Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap

Only problem is that the back can get a little sticky if it's really humid out. Otherwise, a fantastic piece of protection.

Both my partner and I have this hat, and it offers great sun coverage. The adjusting of the head circumference is a bit funky because even if you loosen the band to make it bigger, you still feel a kind of pressure/tightness due to the elastic of the sun shade part that goes down over your neck. Still, it's a nice product and is a nice variation from other sun coverage options (e.g. sun hoodie, broad-brimmed sun hat) that is a good fit for running.

Very light, and large enough for my big head (I wear a fitted size 8).

Both my partner and I got one of these and it's a nice alternative to a broad brimmed sun hat. The lighter colors, too, are great for reflecting some of the heat coming in. The only downside is that adjusting how the hat fits is a bit funky because you can adjust the size of the hat itself but then it can still feel tighter than desired because of the way the cape part fits on the hat using elastic.

Very comfortable, dries quickly and kept the sun off my neck and face.

Purchased my first one of these about 5 years ago when I was hiking the Camino de Santiago and knew the sun would be at my back for hours each day. It worked great for that purpose. I give it a "4 stars" for the following reasons. 1) it is not very stylish, 2) if the sun is low and in front of you, then it does not work as well as a full brimmed hat, if the wind is at your face, the apron flaps in the wind, and 3) the material is extremely light weight (good), but wore thin and developed holes / tears after a few years. Overall a good purchase . . . .as evidenced that I just purchased my second one this year.

For decades I've worn this cap every time I step out the door. I carry the cape in my fanny pack and don it as needed. I walk a 20 miler one day every week here in south Texas, so I spend some time in the sun. I love the new colors. I still miss the old crushable bill (hence four rather than five stars). It's very light, breathable, comfortable, and flexible; much more comfortable than normal baseball type caps. In cold weather, I pull my wool neck gaiter up over it and it's fine. In my 67 years, I've never found a better cap.

I wouldn't mind the brim being a bit longer, and the drape around part a lighter, more breathable fabric.

I like that the flaps cover neck and sides of face, especially with the draw cord tightened. The flap does snap on and comes all the way off if desired. However, the flap doesn't really stretch all the way to the lower back part of cap. It resets at back of head midway down. Not sure why. Overall, I'm pleased with the coverage and lightness of the material.

I never give 5 stars, manufacturers should always be trying to improve. This was a replacement after I rolled my kayak in the river. Very good hat for glacier travel and all around hiking

I wish the back flap was a bit more breathable but believe it's not breathable as that would compromise bug and sun protection. Overall versatile cap which I use on its on 90% of the time for trail running. Definitely looks a bit geeky when fully closed up but it also definitely keeps the sun and bugs off. Worth it outdoors for sure.

I can't tell this sun runner cap will give you the best look. But it blocks the sun quite good, and feel very comfortable to wear. It has the function of detaching side and back cover, but it is easy just use as it is. Overall quite happy with this product, but there is one improvement. I think the tying strap can be completely open with different design. I followed the size guide before purchase, and it works perfect.

I wear this when I'm outside to protect my face as much as possible from harmful sun and UV rays. It's comfortable and cooling.

Bought it for my father for sailing, he loved it!

This is my third OR sunhat. In each case, I have added an elasticized chin strap to keep it on when I am kayaking in wind. That is really the only downside to this hat.

Great for the bald guys above tree line, running, and around the yard. Rivets for the buttons rusted to the buttons pretty quick probably due to sweat and released from the brim. I will be buying one more but hope button design/ metal used will change in the future.

light and cool

During a recent week-long climbing trip crossing glaciers in intense sunlight, this hat protected me well and fit comfortably under my climbing helmet when necessary.

This combo does a great job of providing me with sun protection when I need it, and a cool, lightweight head covering when I don't need the neck coverage. A different way of attaching the neck protector in the back would be more convenient (something like the snaps up front, as opposed to threading the slots through the adjustment strap).

Wish the neck guard was a little longer.

Great hat for Sun protection.

I recently returned from some exploratory mountaineering in Garwhal Himalaya where I protected myself from the intense UV rays with your Sun Runner Cap or SPF 50. An excellent bit of kit that did exactly what I bought it for however I have one comment/ suggestion regarding its design. The skirt (that was pretty much worn during daylight hours) may benefit from an adjustable cord at the back rather than the elastic strip. I confess I have a larger than average head but when the elastic was fully extended it still felt tight and often gave me a headache. Not ideal at altitude!

This gives excellent sun protection for head and neck that you can't get with even with wide-brim hats (especially the nape). If the extra detachable cover is wrapped around the face even the cheeks are protected. It turns into a nice and stylish looking cap without the drape.

Adapts to all conditions outside of winter. Light and functional. I only wish the brim was a bit softer.