Are you looking forward to your summer vacation and making travel plans? While some people opt for a resort getaway, others prefer spending a month at their beloved cottage or going on a hiking adventure. All of these activities share one common requirement: a quality sun hat to protect your head.
It's not just about where you're going on vacation, but how you pack this essential summer wardrobe item. Fortunately, I have found a simple and clever way to pack your suitcase and your hat together!
Packing for a vacation can pose a challenge when it comes to safely transporting a hat without causing wrinkles. Here are some tips on how to transport a hat in a suitcase.
Tips for packing your hat in a suitcase
If you decide to pack your hat in your suitcase, follow these guidelines to prevent it from getting deformed during transportation:
Sort your items: Place weighty products at sides of the suitcase and create a wall from clothes leaving space in the middle for the crown of your hat. Place the hat crown down.
Stuff the crown of the hat with soft items such as socks or underwear. This will help the hat maintain its shape.
Use dense wardrobe elements: Twist dense clothes and place them inside the hat to fill any empty space. Do not put any heavy items on the top.
If possible, choose a hard-sided luggage with a flat surface to help protect the hat from being crushed or bent during transit.
Upon arrival, remove the hat from the luggage and gently reshape the brim as needed. You can use a steamer or a damp cloth to help reshape the hat if necessary.
Keep in mind the significance of arranging all the items in your suitcase as tightly as possible to prevent the hat from shifting during transportation.
Avoid placing anything heavy on top of the hat, as this can flatten or damage the shape of the hat. By following these tips, you can safely transport your hat and enjoy your vacation in style!
You can find a video demonstrating an easy method to pack your hat here:
Extra bonus - here is another option when traveling with your hat: travel hat clip
For more straightforward transportation, you can purchase special hat clips for hats. These hat clips are convenient because they can be carried in your hand luggage.This way, it won't get wrinkled, and you will always have your hat at hand.
