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This is exactly why I have two Akubras.

And a fine looking straw it is!

A new Strat (circa 2015) was my first “good” hat (other than a Royal Stetson that I inherited from my grandfather before I started wearing hats). I have since sold it because I was no longer happy with the quality after acquiring some vintage lids. The Strat block and proportions are a...

Great looking hat.

It is stiff and tightly woven, but very lightweight. According to the label (via Google Translate), it is “100% cotton fabric painted with pyroxylin lacquer.” I have learned that pyroxylin, or nitrocellulose, is also used in gunpowder and film, but when making a lacquer of this type it dries to...

Viquez Classic from Mexico. Nothing fancy, but quite serviceable.

Royal Stetson Stratoliner

I always looked forward to Michael’s posts. I miss seeing him.

Thank you. I don’t like the extra clicks much, but I can’t figure out how to get pics to post directly to the page. Since I upgraded my phone, this is how they’ve been. I think it’s because of the higher resolution.

Thank you! I’ve had it for a while, and I’m still trying to decide if I like it. It‘s the only machine pressed hat I have, and it really fits well, but I’m still on the fence. My wife likes it (she doesn’t usually have an opinion one way or the other about my hats), so I keep wearing it...

Tonak Colombo

Champ Featherweight.

That’s a great hat, and to me, a great choice that meets all your criteria. I know the felt is a bit heavy, but it should hold up well to the rigors of your trip. I always hate trying to decide which one (or if I have room, two) hats to take for trips.

Thank you, and yes! I adore that lining. It’s the only embroidered liner I own. It is a reminder of what a pleasure it is to have quality goods.

Royal Stetson Playboy. One of my best hats. The felt is sooo soft and light. Color is not accurate; it is a pale blue/gray.