Are you getting to go on a nice, sun-soaked vacation? Do you need a packable sun hat to take with you on your trip?
We’ve searched for the best packable sun hats. These hats protect you from the sun and ensure you look stylish and chic wherever your travels take you.
The Best Packable Sun Hats
1. Cabana Women’s Sun Hat - American Hat Makers
The Cabana Sun Hat from American Hat Makers is perfect for any sunny outdoor adventure.
This stylish hat is lightweight, packable, and laminated to block 80% of the sun’s damaging rays.
The Cabana Sun Hat has a wide 2 ¾” brim and 3 ¾” crown, and a removable sweatband. And an ultra-breathable mesh construction that can help keep you cool even on summer days.
You can crush and pack this hat in your getaway bag, and it will still hold its shape.
You can get the Cabana Sun Hat in sizes Small through 3XL. It’s also available in Ivory, Walnut, Black, and Steel.
This hat is made in California and even qualifies for free shipping!
2. Women’s Packable Visor - Madewell
This breezy braided straw hat is the perfect accessory to your sunny day attire. With its velcro band in the back , it will stay snug and fit even on the windiest summer days.
This packable visor has a 4.25in brim and 22.5in circumference to help protect you from the sun’s harmful rays and a sweatband to help keep you cool.
It’s constructed of 95% paper and 5% polyester straw blend that you can spot clean when needed.
The best part about the Madewell Women's Packable Visor is it’s packable and great for travel! You can roll it up, toss it into your bag, and pull it out when you’ve reached your sunny destination.
3. Soaker Wide Brim Sun Hat - American Hat Makers
The Soaker Wide Brim Sun Hat by American Hat Makers might be the ideal summer hat. It’s water resistant with a soakable liner that you can dunk into an ice chest or soak in cold water to keep you cool on the sultriest of summer days.
It comes with a 2 ¾” brim and 3 ¾” crown, giving you an incredible UPF of 50. In addition, it has a removable sweatband and a chin strap to help keep it on your head on those breezy summer days at the beach.
You can pack and crush this mesh wide-brim sun hat, and it will keep its shape!
The Soaker Sun Hat comes in sizes Small through XXL. In addition, it comes in three colors: Black, Eggshell, and Brown.
4. Women's Terry Cloth Wave Bucket Hat - Lack of Color
The Wave Terry Bucket Hat is made from 100% terry toweling. This simple yet stylish bucket hat features a 2.95” brim with a UPF rating of 50.
This fun and functional bucket hat is soft, durable, and has a small side pocket!
The Wave Terry Bucket hat comes in sizes S-M, M-L, and L-XL. It also comes in a wide range of colors, from Cobalt to Yellow.
It’s easy to pack up and wear on the go and is a terrific addition to any sun-safe summer look.
5. Women’s Victoria Sun Hat - Wallaroo Hat Company
The Victoria Sun Hat is the Wallaroo Hat Company’s most famous hat! It has a domed, 3 ½” crown and a 3 ½” turned-up brim and comes in your choice of 22 colors.
It’s constructed of 100% poly-straw, which makes it ultra-lightweight, and it provides excellent sun protection.
It also has an internal drawstring for fantastic comfort and a custom fit. So you can fold the Victoria Sun Hat and stow it in your luggage, and it will still have its shape when you pull it out when you reach your destination.
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What is the Best Type of Hat to Wear in the Sun?
There’s plenty of evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can lead to sun cancer. Minimizing exposure is why broad-brimmed hats and other measures like sunscreen are recommended to protect the head, ears, face, and neck from the sun’s harmful rays.
Broad-brimmed hats, broad-brimmed bucket hats, and visors are among the styles of hats recommended for maximum protection.
What Kind of Sun Hats are Trending?
Wide-brimmed hats will continue to trend. Wide-brim sun hats, terry bucket hats, straw hats, and visors are especially popular as women look for stylish hat options. And hats that effectively protect them from ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
What Does it Mean When a Hat is Packable?
A hat is packable or crushable when it is flexible enough to be stowed in baggage or luggage and then pulled out and worn.
Look for flexible fabrics like straw, nylon, mesh, and terry for packable hats.
It’s a good idea to fold socks, underwear, or t-shirts inside the crown while packing the hat to help the crown keep its shape.
Packable does not mean that you can expect it to come out of your luggage with no wrinkles, but it should still have its shape.
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Pack a Sun Hat for Your Next Trip
No matter where you’re traveling, if you’re going to be spending any time in the sun, it’s essential to wear a sun hat for protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
Today’s sun hats aren’t just stylish. They are designed with materials like straw, mesh, and terry that protect you from the sun and can be stowed easily and worn when you get to your destination.
Look for hats made by a premium manufacturer with high-quality materials like those by American Hat Makers because they will last longer and give you better protection from the sun.
There’s a style of packable sun hat for everyone, so take the time to find the ones you like and can bring with you on your next trip.
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