Tailgate Hats creates premium outdoor-inspired hats featuring officially licensed Smokey Bear® designs and original artwork celebrating National Parks, the Pacific Northwest, public lands, and other outdoor themes. Built on trusted, high-quality Richardson and YP Classics hats, our collection combines distinctive patch artwork with comfortable, dependable fits. Choose from a variety of designs, colors, and profiles to wear what you stand for.
Tailgate Hats was founded by Shawn Cox, driven by a love of the outdoors, timeless style, craftsmanship, and individuality. The idea for the brand came from a personal search for hats that truly delivered on quality, comfort, and character—something that felt surprisingly hard to find.
What started as a passion project has grown into a brand built around thoughtful design, original artwork, and hats meant to be worn confidently every day. At its core, Tailgate Hats is about helping people express who they are and where they feel most at home—one hat at a time.
We welcome your questions, feedback, and ideas, and we’re always happy to help you find the right hat for you or your whole crew.
SHAWN COX
shawn@custombatchhats.com