Columbia Bora Bora Booney

Lightweight and packable sun hat with a wide brim.

The brim does not have a stiffener wire, which is both good and bad. It is good because it means the hat can be folded and packed away readily. It is bad because the brim can flap in a strong wind and sag if the hat gets wet. For me, the advantage of packability wins out. I appreciate being able to stuff the hat in a bag without worrying that I might end up with a permanently bent brim. So far I have worn the hat in moderate winds and the brim has given me no trouble.

Background

I have worn sun hats for years but I have only had this particular model for a few weeks.