The Oysterman hat blends function and style, featuring a 4 3/4” long brim for enhanced sun protection. Crafted from durable canvas, it has a low-profile design with four lateral panels to minimize wind disturbance. The eyelets provide ventilation while the faux-leather underbrim reduces glare. Originally designed by a Coast Guard veteran, this hat embodies practical elegance, making it a versatile accessory for outdoor adventures.
From the brand: Quaker Marine Supply’s founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose-built items, the Oysterman developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is
long
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At 4 3/4” long, the Oysterman’s brim is 50% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long. The black shiny material on the brim is the same that is used on the visors of the midway caps worn by police officers. Joe Kadison selected this material because it repelled water.
While most hats today are a standard 6-panel, this hat is constructed with 4 lateral panels to deliver a low profile that reduces windage. Like the original, it features four eyelets on each side panel that provide ventilation. It is made in sturdy canvas to perform and last and has a dark green faux-leather underbrim to absorb reflected light.
Sometimes, when you have the courage to choose functionality over fashion, you wind up circling back to fashion’s doorstep. We hope you enjoy this hat as much as we do.
*The Oysterman is shown with a curved bill but ships flat.
