I bought it for travel, but use it for hiking and camping (I haven't needed it for travel yet). It looks great (Regency Fawn) and works well. It keeps the sun, wind, and rain off my head, and is comfortable in a wide range of temperatures. It's functional and practical, yes, but stylish, too. While it's not my choice for wearing with a jacket & tie, I'm sure it'll look fine dressed up like that, once I take it traveling with me.I got the chin strap, and keep it attached at all times. When I don't need it, I just coil it a little and hide it in the crown. When it gets windy, I put the strap under my chin, cinch it a little, and the hat stays on-period. When I put the hat away in a box, the strap fits fine inside the crown. I'm looking forward to building a nice ... MoreI bought it for travel, but use it for hiking and camping (I haven't needed it for travel yet). It looks great (Regency Fawn) and works well. It keeps the sun, wind, and rain off my head, and is comfortable in a wide range of temperatures. It's functional and practical, yes, but stylish, too. While it's not my choice for wearing with a jacket & tie, I'm sure it'll look fine dressed up like that, once I take it traveling with me.I got the chin strap, and keep it attached at all times. When I don't need it, I just coil it a little and hide it in the crown. When it gets windy, I put the strap under my chin, cinch it a little, and the hat stays on-period. When I put the hat away in a box, the strap fits fine inside the crown. I'm looking forward to building a nice patina on the strap.Now for the very minor cons.In my experience, Akubra hats run a little small. I wear 7 1/4 hats from all other manufacturers, and that should equate to 58 cm. However, both of my Akubra hats are size 59, and they fit perfectly.I dislike advertising other people's wares, and so would like to be able to remove the metal "Akubra" tag on the hat band. Unfortunately, it is secured so well, with metal spikes of some sort, that I wouldn't be able to remove it without damaging the hat band, and maybe even the hat. This suggests that a change to another hatband might also be difficult. Fortunately, the tag is barely noticeable, so it's not a deal-breaker for me.Anyway, this is a wonderful hat, and I look forward to wearing it for many, many years to come.P.S.: I saw in someone else's review that Akubra also makes (made?) this hat in Sand. While I like Regency Fawn, I could see getting this, or one of their other hats, in Sand or Moonstone. I wish more Akubra hat styles were available in a wider variety of colors.

I have owned several different styles of Akuba hats and the Traveller is as excellently made. I bought the Traveller for a month's travel in Japan, just completed. It had to be smashed flat inside the luggage once during the trip, nervous as that made me, and it emerged several days late in great shape. Only a few times too warm for the conditions and activity level, most of time just right, and a few times kept my head warm in freezing conditions. Having no liner, it seemed more breathable than hats with a liner. Great hat!

One of the first things I tried was folding the hat to ensure it's memory. It was stiff and a little unsettling, but sure enough it rolled and unrolled completely fine - a feature if the hat isn't wet I've now used for air travel.At first the hat also fit slightly snug, but over the course of a week the hat loosened up and is incredibly comfortable to wear. In rain the water shedding is fantastic and dries very quickly. The brim is also just large enough for comfortable shade, but small enough to not get in the way when backpacking, doing active tasks, or even hopping in cars for a short ride. In heat the venting holes are a nice addition keeping your head from getting overheated - a problem I've experienced with lesser quality hats on desert/mountain trips.I ... MoreOne of the first things I tried was folding the hat to ensure it's memory. It was stiff and a little unsettling, but sure enough it rolled and unrolled completely fine - a feature if the hat isn't wet I've now used for air travel.At first the hat also fit slightly snug, but over the course of a week the hat loosened up and is incredibly comfortable to wear. In rain the water shedding is fantastic and dries very quickly. The brim is also just large enough for comfortable shade, but small enough to not get in the way when backpacking, doing active tasks, or even hopping in cars for a short ride. In heat the venting holes are a nice addition keeping your head from getting overheated - a problem I've experienced with lesser quality hats on desert/mountain trips.I highly recommend a stampede ring or chin strap for wind and use versatility. Not only for wind, but also hanging over chair backs and a hands free way to carry your hat around your neck. I was definitely raised with the fear of god should you ever forget your hat on your head unintentionally while walking indoors and/or eating, so any form of not taking up a free hand while still being respectful is welcomed.