As I googled for the hat of my dreams, it occurred to me that some ETS denizens probably have gone through the same search for the perfect all-purpose summer hat for travel.

I thought about what I need, and I think the hat I'm looking for:

-- should be crushable or easily packable, so I can fit it into my luggage for travel;
-- should have a big rim (around 4" or bigger);
-- should not look out of place in the city, and works on hiking trails.

I have a boonie hat from EMS, and it has a big rim (4") and can be packed flat. It just makes me look like I'm on my way to the great outdoors when I'm about in the city.

I also have a nice big sombrero (6" rim) that keeps me cool. It's hard to travel with it, though, since it cannot be crushed, flattened, or rolled up. I also look a bit... eccentric, since I don't live in a Clint Eastwood movie.

Googling found this for me, but I'm hoping you guys have better suggestions! Thanks!

http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/al...utback-hat.html