Stylish beach/sun hat that's easy to pack?

[Anonymous]

We'll be in Italy in a few weeks, spending quite a bit of time at the beach and boating. I would love a stylish, multi-purpose beach/sun hat that is easy to pack. Ideally, one that isn't too floppy or hot, that will stay put while on a moving boat. Am I looking for a unicorn? Hit me with your favorite travel beach hats.

[Anonymous]

Eric Javits always has a few hats that would meet your requirements. If you’re in the DC area, Proper Topper would also have options. They have a website too.

[Anonymous]

When you search, search “collapsible.”

Not that it means you can smash them to pieces, but it may be more built for luggage.

[Anonymous]

You are going to hate me saying this - but you probably need one with a chin strap! Everything else may fly off on a boat or in the wind.

This won't win you fashion awards but it's cute, affordable, and you can strap it on you: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E475178-000/00?colorDisplayCode=34&sizeDisplayCode=999&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=475178-34-999-000&utm_content=pla&campaignid=22393245767&adgroupid=179114204380&device=c&merchant_id=10097310&product_partition_id=2417016270130&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22393245767&gbraid=0AAAAADwNkrIbe9ScTn1kMFpHY5PwUWdxq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0LDBBhCnARIsAMpYlAoj31ZZygXgk9E6j0O-wpXTn5gBuR8ew45RgPoiby03k3p8GREyFkIaAuKxEALw_wcB

This is cute: https://www.sungrubbies.com/products/outrigger

[Anonymous]

I have this and love it: https://hatattack.com/products/spring-made-in-usa-washed-cotton-crusher-3?variant=41964882198617

I really prefer cotton hats to straw/woven, and this one is really soft. I wore it in the wind this weekend, and it stayed on beautifully.

(The tan is out of stock, which it was when I first saw it online. I clicked “notify me” and got an email that it was back in stock within a week.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Eric Javits always has a few hats that would meet your requirements. If you’re in the DC area, Proper Topper would also have options. They have a website too.

I also have some by San Diego hat Company that I like quite a bit. I’m not sure if I got them from Proper Topper or online.

[Anonymous]

Wallaroo, I think it’s similar to some others suggested. It’s woven plastic of some kind.

[Anonymous]

Any kind of rollable hat will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When you search, search “collapsible.”

Not that it means you can smash them to pieces, but it may be more built for luggage.

thank you!

[Anonymous]

If you only want one hat, perhaps this: https://hatattack.com/products/livvy-canvas-sunhat?variant=41964045926489

Personally, I’d pack a foldable wide brim like this to wear on the beach or other stationary activities in the sun: https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/accessories/scarves-hats/hats/textured-summer-straw-hat/09500?color_name=dusty-dune&N=ONE%20SIZE&noPopUp=true&srcCode=Paid_Search%7CShopping_NonBrand%7CGoogle%7CPMG%5EG%5E99103247282_20647336546___m_pla_local_532_9007769&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_content=shopping_ads&utm_campaign=JCrew_Shopping_LIA_US_All_X_PMax_X_Google_X&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20647338361&gbraid=0AAAAADqAteD0wnGm_gGD7-h63t4f5uxWC&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0LDBBhCnARIsAMpYlAoAW9cC1OHHXeSNbrqE6tblCP8R_EEziNENLifvcD8rmeCSe9a-osgaAsc2EALw_wcB#no_universal_links%23no_universal_links&colorProductCode=09500

And I’d pack a baseball cap to wear on the boat and in the water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have this and love it: https://hatattack.com/products/spring-made-in-usa-washed-cotton-crusher-3?variant=41964882198617

I really prefer cotton hats to straw/woven, and this one is really soft. I wore it in the wind this weekend, and it stayed on beautifully.

(The tan is out of stock, which it was when I first saw it online. I clicked “notify me” and got an email that it was back in stock within a week.)

This is cute, thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are going to hate me saying this - but you probably need one with a chin strap! Everything else may fly off on a boat or in the wind.

This won't win you fashion awards but it's cute, affordable, and you can strap it on you: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E475178-000/00?colorDisplayCode=34&sizeDisplayCode=999&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=475178-34-999-000&utm_content=pla&campaignid=22393245767&adgroupid=179114204380&device=c&merchant_id=10097310&product_partition_id=2417016270130&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22393245767&gbraid=0AAAAADwNkrIbe9ScTn1kMFpHY5PwUWdxq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0LDBBhCnARIsAMpYlAoj31ZZygXgk9E6j0O-wpXTn5gBuR8ew45RgPoiby03k3p8GREyFkIaAuKxEALw_wcB

This is cute: https://www.sungrubbies.com/products/outrigger

Yes, realizing I will need a strap. These are both cute, thanks!

[Anonymous]

the wallaroo I use for travel can definitely be smushed. I also wash it routinely, by hand but without a lot of care. But I still pack it by laying it flat, filling the hat part with underwear or something, and then I pack clothes around that. I think it helps if the brim isn’t creased hard.

[Anonymous]

Op thank you for posting this. I'm another Italy poster

[Anonymous]

I got one that is packable on Amazon and it's super cute and durable, and it was cheap! I have worn it on many trips. Search "packable" also. It rolls up in my luggage