Packing for vacation is always fun and when it encompasses days filled with swimming in the ocean, walks on white sand beaches and days chillin’ on a fancy boat it also brings up protection in my mind. Protection from the sun. Time to shop for the best ways to get a little shade besides SPF.

Eugenia Kim’s oh so nautical and hip, navy and white striped fedora with cream cord, $247

Hat Attack’s raffia traveler, $90
Wide brim to block the rays and roll up ready to go.

Eric Javits squishee IV hat, $198
It’s bendable, rollable and looks even better when it’s broken in. Available at Neiman Marcus.com

Helen Kaminski’s Indira canvas bucket hat, $75. I found this stylish option on TheFind.com. You won’t care if it gets wet in the ocean. Available at Bloomingdales.com

Madewell’s park bench fedora, $58. Chic and simple for days long past vacation.