Folding Panama Hat

Wore this all over Cartagena and it survived being stuffed in my carry-on without a single crease. The Toquilla straw is way lighter than it looks, and it kept the sun off my face at the beach without making me sweat.

Living in Ecuador, I've owned several of these hats, but the foldable one is a game changer for travel. It survived a week crammed in my carry-on and bounced right back into shape. The adjustable band inside is clutch for my small head, no slipping in the wind.

I was nervous about crushing it in my suitcase, but the toquilla straw bounced right back to its shape after two weeks of travel. The adjustable band inside made it feel custom-fit even though my head is between sizes.