If you could take only one hat

[Edward]

For cold climates, I would typically take one felt fedora and a couple of wool caps tucked in my case. Warmer climates, a roll up Panama, a couple of cotton caps in the case, and on my head, more often than not, my trusty safari-ised Akubra Riverina. I've worn it in places I'd ideally have taken straw, and it's the perfect all-rounder for wearing with a linen suit, with casual wear, sun and rain. I have half a mind to buy another, similar Akubra in a grey so that I have something that matches a little better with blacks.

 

[Lefty]

I like to travel light and never take more than one hat. Which hat I choose for any particular trip depends entirely on where I'm going and what I will be doing.

In general terms, a quality lightweight fur felt fedora would be the most versatile.

1950's Alesandria type Borsolino

this and this

 

[Neophyte]

One of my Akubras, definitely a lighter color felt. When the temp rises, I take out the liner. Plus they're easy to replace (who knows what's going to happen?) .

I may be biased, though, as I'm a big Akubra fan and all of my hats have been Akubras from the start (early this summer).

 

[Undertow]

Most definitely my mid-weight gray Stetson. I wear it everywhere, summer through winter.

 

[danofarlington]

I would take my Tilley

You stylish devil, you.

 

[gtdean48]

If you could only take one hat on holiday, which one would it be for all climates.

My well worn Silver Belly Stetson 25, take the lining out if it gets too warm.

 

[Mr Vim]

I agree with Undertow, a mid weight Stetson, they look right for nearly every occasion.

 

[Wildblue]

If it truly was just one hat for all purposes, I'd take my Akubra Lawson in Loden. (chocolate brown)

 

[BobC]

I brought one felt with me to the Bahamas this year, a Borsalino Alesandria, and one straw. my Sunbody go anywhere do anything beach/mowing hat. It will serve me well to keep the sun off my head while I'm relaxing on the beach and the Borso makes a fantastic casual, go with anything lid for the evenings.

 

[Michaelshane]

My well worn Silver Belly Stetson 25, take the lining out if it gets too warm.

Me too.....

 

[Zemke Fan]

I had to go ALL THE WAY to the first post to learn... "take it on holiday." I thought it was TAKE IT WITH YOU TO HEAVEN. Two VERY different destinations!!

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Well, I will be making use of this concept this weekend! I was just hired for a five day reporting gig in Houston, Texas.

So, I will be taking this Open Road in Silberbelly:

I've got a diamond bash with a little back pinch in her.

Oh, and yes I'll shave before I leave!

 

[Viola]

A broad-brimmed ladies' hat be dressed down for the beach or up with a ribbon and pin very quickly. It can even go fairly formal with the right ribbon and a brooch.

I think straw might edge out felt, but just barely. Best in gray, if its felt.

 

[azhiker]

Congrats on getting the job. have fun in texas!