Netflix's Ransom Canyon has been called the next Yellowstone — a sprawling, ranch-country drama set in the Texas Hill Country, with Josh Duhamel in the saddle as troubled rancher Staten Kirkland. And like any good modern western, the cowboy hats do a lot of the talking.
If you've been eyeing Staten's rugged, worn-in hat and wondering how to get the look, here's the breakdown.
What hat does Josh Duhamel wear in Ransom Canyon?
Staten Kirkland's hat is a weathered, lived-in felt cowboy hat — deliberately beat-up rather than showroom-clean. Duhamel worked with Los Angeles hatmaker Nick Fouquet to build it, telling him he wanted "a real worn-in and beat-up cowboy hat" that looked like it had been on the ranch for years. The result is a natural-toned western felt with a rancher's crease and a brim that's seen some weather — the kind of hat that reads as authentic because it looks used.
To capture it, skip the crisp dress hat and reach for a crushable, natural-toned felt western you can shape, pack, and wear hard.
Get the weathered ranch look
These crushable felts are built to be worn in — exactly the vibe.
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Wind River by Bailey Joe Eder Litefelt Western Hat — a 100% Litefelt western with a 3½" brim, crushable and water-repellent, made in the USA. The natural-toned Almond nails the worn-ranch look. -
Wind River by Bailey Firehole Crushable Western Hat — a 100% wool Litefelt western with a 3¼" brim and Cassidy crown, packable and rugged, in warm tones like Medium Brown, Tawny, and Beaver.
The reliable everyday cattleman
If you want one western hat that goes with everything and stays in stock in just about any color, this is the workhorse.
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Bailey Western Lightning 4X Cowboy Hat — a 4X Angora-blend wool felt with a 4" brim and classic cattleman crown, made in the USA and offered in 20+ colors including Pecan, Mesa Tan, and Silverbelly.
How to wear it
The Ransom Canyon look is about function over polish: a natural or brown felt with a cattleman crease, worn with denim, boots, and a work shirt. Don't baby it — a western felt looks better with a little shaping and wear, which is exactly the point of a crushable Litefelt.
Find your fit
A western hat should sit snug and level. Measure with our hat sizing guide, then explore the full cowboy hat collection. For more screen-inspired westerns, see our Yellowstone hats guide and Types of Cowboy Hats.
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