Oh, hats. Â So necessary for beach trips. Â Such a pain in the a$$ to pack.
Is it, though?
With summer approaching, I’ve been getting the question of “how do you pack a hat?” often.  By often, I mean all the time.
Well, friends, I’m no longer keeping you in suspense.  Here are my go-to tips for packing your chapeaus.
1) Â Select the correct hat
Investing in a hat that is relatively packable is the way to go.  I just splurged on this perfect summer hat (support it!  It’s a Kickstarter!  It helps make dreams come true!), but this Eric Javits hat is a similar option.  I can also vouch for the packability of Sole Society’s hats.  Both the straw fedora and ombré floppy sun hat fold up well and retain their shape.
2) Â Wear it, don’t pack it
I love a hat on any outfit. Â I especially love it paired with an airport outfit. Â What’s more chic than a Panama hat paired with boyfriend jeans, a silk blouse, a brightly patterned scarf, and a slip-on sneaker? Â Answer – nothing. Â In a pinch, the hat can act as a eye mask and gives the “leave me alone, I don’t want to talk” vibe perfectly to potentially chatty neighbors.
3) Â Pack it right
Okay, fine. Â So you don’t want to wear your hat. Â That’s fine. Â Let’s talk packing.
One of the attractive things about the aforementioned Satya Twena sun hat is that it comes with its own pouch for packing. Â GENIUS.
For all the other summer hats you have, here’s how to pack them perfectly:
- Stuff the crown of the hat with clean small items – bathing suits, coverups, underwear.  Fill until it’s completely full so the crown maintains its shape.
- Once your larger items are packed (clothing, shoes), lay your hat brim down on top of those large items. Â Pack your smaller items (toiletries, hair tools, makeup bag, etc) around the crown of the hat, placing the items on top of the brim to maintain its shape.
- Zip up the bag and get going!
I’d advise against packing your hat in your personal item, since items are constantly being removed and added to that bag. Â The suitcase or duffel is a better option, as you won’t be digging through it often during your journey.
I’d love to know – are you a hat person or not? Â What’s your go-to hat for beach/poolside trips? Â COMMENT below and let me know!
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