It may not be the first thing on your packing list, but a travel hat is an essential vacation accessory. Not only can a vacation hat protect you from the sun while you’re touring, it’s also a great way to add a stylish flair to your minimal wardrobe, and dress up any outfit.
There’s just one issue. With so many different styles and options out there, it can be next to impossible to decide which ones are worth making room in your suitcase for.
This guide will help walk you through the whole thing. All the hats for vacation that are going to be most useful throughout your trip. Which are the most packable hats, and how to make sure they arrive at your destination in tip-top condition. How to style your outfits in a way that will turn the most heads.
So tilt your brim and buckle in, let’s get your hats ready for your next getaway!
Why You Need A Hat For Vacation
If you’re already a regular hat-wearer, you really can skip this section and move on to the next. It’s a given! You’re always wearing hats at home, of course you’re gonna be bringing your hats with you. If you’re new to the hat game, here are some great reasons to include your new style in your vacation wardrobe.
Sun Protection
Keeping the sun out of your eyes is one thing. No one likes to be squinting all day! Especially with so much out there for you to see on your trip. You don’t want to miss a thing.
But wearing a hat also protects you from UV rays. And if you’re not already an expert in how sun damage is detrimental to your skin, let me enlighten you. Protecting from sun damage can help prevent premature wrinkling, age spots, and even skin cancer. A packable sun hat in your suitcase is about much more than style, it’s a health concern.
Style And Versatility
Hats are an easy way to elevate your vacation look. They add style, balance, and a sense of intention to every outfit with minimal effort. Simply slip on a good hat, and suddenly your whole outfit pulls together seamlessly and you’re ready to hit the town.
Convenience And Comfort
Bringing a hat for vacation can also be a comfort while away from home. As much as it hurts to admit it, we all know the story. You bring all the same hair accessories and tools you use day to day, but no matter what you do your hair just won’t behave.
It could be the difference in humidity, the lack of access to a shower, or the extra sweating while site-seeing. No matter the cause, there’s nothing better to boost your confidence than to just slip your hair under a hat and not have to worry about it.
Types of Travel Hats To Consider
Alright, now let’s get to the fun part. Which hats should you bring?
Packable Hats for Easy Packing
Obviously the best kinds of hats to bring are going to be those made specifically for packability. Packable hats are truly invaluable. And lucky for you, Gigi Pip has an extensive collection of all kinds of packable hats. Bucket hats, trucker hats, packable sun hats, and even a cowboy hat! All packable hats, all stylish hats perfect for your next vacation.
What differentiates a packable hat from all the rest? The fabric or other material we use to make the hat are all wrinkle-resistant and bendable, easy to fit in your luggage. At the same time, they still keep their firm shape for when you’re ready to put it on. So you don’t have to compromise the style and quality for the packability. It’s truly the best of both worlds!
Packable Sun Hats
If you’re headed somewhere especially sunny, you’re going to want to bring this packable sun hat. Our straw Ozzy Lifeguard Hat has a wide brim and tight weave for maximum protection from those harmful UV rays. And the pack-friendly material makes it the perfect style to bring on vacation. Especially if you’re going to be heading somewhere tropical.
Other Stylish Travel Hats
While it’s hard to pass up the ease and convenience of a packable hat, you don’t have to limit yourself to just those. Keep your style fully your own, and pack any hat for your trip with our Hat Travel Case.
Choose up to three of your favorite hats, and slip them right into this handy transportation bag. With a simple handle, shoulder strap, and even a trolley sleeve to attach to your luggage you’ll have no trouble bringing your hats with you no matter how you’re traveling.
And if you don’t want to use your personal airplane item up on a hat case, check out our full Hat Carrier Collection.
Don’t Leave Your Hats At Home
Whether you’re heading to the beach, the mountains, or a bustling city, a hat for vacation is more than just a cute addition to your outfit. It’s a travel essential.
From sun protection and bad-hair-day coverage to effortless style that pulls your whole look together, the right hat can seriously level up your vacation experience. With packable hat options and travel cases, there’s really no reason to leave your hats behind.
So go ahead—choose the ones that suit your style, protect your skin, and make your vacation wardrobe feel complete. Your next getaway deserves a great hat (or three).
