Panama Hat

Panama hats are literally the best summer hat you can own. They are lightweight, waterproof, and with some of the better ones they roll up - Lock & Co make one that does. Contrary to their name, they come from Ecuador. Woven from the Panama palm, they allow your head to be shielded from the sun but also able to breath. There are two basic designs, the standard, or the design with the optimo crown - a crest running along the middle. A good one costs a fair bit but will last for years.