Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Radar Pocket Cap

Most comfortable, practical, best fitting and looking hat I've ever owned. Better than all my previous UA hats. I would buy more if they got rid of the bright neon green and plaid for some manly colors.

When you want to pack small and light, a traditional baseball cap is pretty inconvenient. I got the Radar cap to fill that need, thinking it would be a utilitarian piece to keep the sun out of my eyes, my head dry, and cover up messy hair (ok, so I'm a little vain). I was surprised--it's actually a very stylish hat. I wear it out and about as much as on the trail, and get many compliments. And that folding brim... why every hat doesn't have it, I don't know. Regarding its water resistant capabilities--I've worn this hat in some pretty heavy storms and it has kept my head perfectly dry. As a test, I even inverted the hat and filled it with water. I didn't notice any drips. Conclusion: this hat is, for all intents and purposes, waterproof. The only drawback I've found is that it holds in my perspiration on hot days. For that reason, I plan to buy the version with vents.

For a guy with a big melon, the XL in this hat was a perfect fit. This is the only other hat besides flex fit ball caps that fit well for larger head sizes. The brim has a nice seam or fold in it, so you can fold this hat flat, including the brim, then when you pull it out of a bag, it bounces right back to to true form. This is my favorite ball cap. I love the camo pattern, and shorter Brim length. I sprayed on some fabric safe water repellency to help in that department as this is not a water proof cap. Great job with this hat.

I've owned this hat for a while, and decided it's finally time for a review. This thing goes with me everywhere. It's super light, really comfortable, and effective. I get countless compliments on the hat, and people are amazed when I show them how the brim folds. It's like they've been living under a rock all their lives. Some folks have mentioned the water resistant properties as being bad - however, I've found that it does just fine as long as you are not in a down pour. No, it is not waterPROOF, but it's not made to be. The functionality (spelling, I've had a few beeeeers) is great for blocking that big ball `o fire in the sky, and keeping light rain out of my eyes. Plus it folds down to the size of a taco and slips into a pocket or pack very nicely. I recommend the Radar Pocket Cap for anyone that wants a hat that is truly functional and not cumbersome. You can't go wrong with something that simply works.

Great cap, Ten days over Shepherds Pass, Seemed to stay clean. Washed up good as new. When I looked, OP had only two sizes, S/M & L/XL. Zappos has four S, M, L, & XL. My 7 5/8 head fits a XL not a L/XL. Don't buy until you check Zappos!

This is a typical OR product. High quality, great price, and useful. This is my go to hat for travel and backpacking. It's folds in the middle at the brim, slips straight into any pocket, then comes out and pops right back into form. I've brought baseball caps with me hiking before and you wreck the brim if you try and stuff them anywhere, and I've brough those "running" hats with me and once that brim gets out of shape it's never the same. I like the military style brim, not because it's becoming a trendy style but because it packs down even smaller and weighs less than a full brim would. But it definitely has a short brim, so be prepared.

I've worn this hat all day every for many days in a row and I would forget that it was even there if it wasn't for the fact that it blocked the sun from my eyes. I'm getting ready to order it in another color. Thanks OR for this gem of a dome topper.

I have used this hat for white water rafting, hiking, and everyday use. It dries quikly when wet. It folds nicely into your back pocket. Keeps the sun out of your eyes, will keep your head warm in the winter and breaths nicely in the summer. All around great product. No problems what so ever. If you looking for versatile cover with great performance buy it. The also owns one now.

I LOVE this hat! For the last 2 months, it has been the only one I wear. It works great for sun protection, but also is surprisingly good in the rain. I got soaked hiking a couple of times, and the hat kept my head completely dry. Love how easily I can fold it up and throw it in my pack. It will definitely be coming to this weekend's camping trip w/ me! PS. Not sure why some people say this hat doesn't fit well. It comes in S-XL sizes. Just need to get the right size.

Another killer product from Outdoor Research! It packs down so small, it will fit in a pack side pocket,so you can put in on in the morning after a red eye flight to a exotic destination, cover your bed head, and look fresh and stylish!

I bought this hat for a 3 week Europe tour. It was late May so weather changes were quick, but it did good in both sun and rain. Perfect size to pack in a cargo pocket. It just got a lot of wear in the Bahamas. I think I will buy one in another colour.

This hat is very light weight and comfortable and folds up easily and is very functional. It does not breat at all though. If there were a breathable option I would give it 5 stars.

4

I LOVE the Radar hat and the old visor version. I have three hats and two visors. I do NOT LOVE that OR removed the helpful hanging loop. It was a helpful feature that now is gone. Finally, the colors - I have the snazzy blue. I wish there were "fun colors." The visor, for instance, used to be available in neon yellow.

I have several of these and the fit has changed over the years. My original one has a bit of elastic in the back that keeps the fit nice and snug. Now there is no elastic and I purchased according to my hat size from the fitment guide and it is too small. I bought the M/L and should have bought the L/XL.

Love the look of this hat, but it runs small. I should have had 1 inch to spare on the small I ordered, but it was about 1 1/2 too small.

I use this when it's not too sunny. I was never a hat person then discovered how well the keep me warmer overall. I now have too many. But back to this hat. The bill folds so it's easy to put in a pocket or sleeve when you're indoors. It's really well built and should last a long time. However, the bill is short and while it keeps the sun from dropping behind my glasses, my other larger brimmed hats are used when its sunny. I do have a couple small nits to pick. I bought a pewter and a black version of this same hat at the same time. One fits properly and the other is too tight to use, so I'll try out the "Infinity Guarantee" later this week. The other oddity is that one has a nice loop inside, I think to hang the hat by, but the other does not. So... 2 of the same hats, the same size, bought at the same time are different. I understand there is manufacturing variation, so I'm not "salty" about it, but I will try to get the unusable hat replaced and see how that works out. I'd still recommend this hat because it is so handy to store when you're out running around (don't lose it) and sizing aside, it is very well built.

I like this hat for it's water protection, easy folding brim (fits nicely in jeans or coat pocket) and cool color (garnet). The small fits like an extra-small, so even on my pinhead is a bit tight. Thus the 4 rather than 5 stars.

Use this for hiking, works well. This hat folds up small, fits in pants(wadi rum) pocket or shirt pocket (ferrosi). Will probably pick up another.

Bough two XL caps and both were a good fit & then I ordered another XL on O. R. web site and it was way too small.

Stylish, foldable, great color but the XL is tight on my big melon. The XL is not the same size as the Helios Sun Hat which fits great

Nice hat, sized a bit on the small side, great material, easy to store!

Like the hat styling and ability to collapse into a pocket, but the Medium is snug, and the Large is loose. I wish the sizing was a little more forgiving...or my head was more normally sized. :)

It is close to perfection.

Runs large. Very cute though and will make a small adjustment to the back so it fits tighter. Love the style and that I can keep it folded in my pocket for fast access on the trail.