Many people don’t really know what an aviator hat is. They’ve seen them and they think they’re cool, but that’s about it. The aviator hat became popular in the early 20th century. It is usually made of leather and has ear flaps and a chin strap. It was used by pilots when there were open cockpit aircraft.

Pilots needed something to keep their heads warm and protect their ears and they also wore goggles to protect their eyes. The hats were popular and were worn by pilots during wars. They were a great help to the men, especially in cold weather.

When airplanes began to have enclosed cockpits, it really was a boon for aviators, and the famous hats soon became unnecessary, even though famed aviator Amelia Earhart wore her hat on her flights. Charles Lindbergh also carried one in the cabin of the Spirit of St. Louis, although it was an enclosed cabin.

The famous hats remained popular and are now gaining popularity. One can find them in many shapes and made from many materials. There is the bomber type and there are the men’s and women’s styles. There is the trapper type and the Russian type. The Russian style hat seems to be the one to have. Some of the most popular styles are the Davy Crockett hat and the bomber hat. They are quickly becoming hot items.

These wonderful hats are very fashionable and practical for everyday wear, especially in colder weather. They are really so useful that they can be used in all climates, from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. Hats are made of various materials, including wool and fur. Some are sheepskin and many are padded. Some materials are beaver, coyote, rabbit, muskrat, and raccoon.

Hats can be light for hot and temperate weather or heavy for colder areas. Russian style hats are mainly desired by women because for everyday wear they are just beautiful and very feminine. Hats for men also serve a very useful purpose and that is to prevent one from freezing in the bitter cold. Someone like the farmers who feed their cattle in cold weather, or the postman, would probably like to have an aviator hat on their head while delivering the mail on very cold winter days. No matter what her needs are, you may want to check out these aviator hats and the different styles available. You will surely like one and you will most likely take one home with you.