True the us Army requires a salute, hat or not - it's just a form of salutation and respect.

I'm as bald as a door knob and have no choice but to wear a hat outdoors. I used that as an excuse to begin wearing my Stetson, but have discovered over time, it is hard to find a place to hang it, no matter where I go. I've tried baseball hats, but have the same problem, plus I manage to walk off and leave them. These are problem hats when riding a motorcycle as well. I've worn the Dingo (tilley) and had the same problems with it. I've worn a boonie for quite a while in the service. It was easy to fold up and place in a pant leg pocket, but just didn't offer any style when I wore it. I've gone to a beret. It doesn't offer the eye shade, but but it does cover my head and it sure is easy to fold up and place in a back pocket. I haven't lost one yet. It I have it in sky blue and my clan crest on it.