Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap

This is a great hat. It cover pretty well and keep my head cool after a long hike. It's light too. Color is as in the picture. The back of it is adjustable. It didn't say on the description so I was worried about the size of the hat.

This is one of the best purchases that we have ever made. My husband has been a benderman in the rebar industry for almost 30 years. But, because of the bad economy, he was laid off. Fortunately, he found another job, but the rebar shop was outdoors. We started looking on the internet for some type of jobber hat but were unsuccessful. But then we remembered Zappos! We ordered the Sun Runner Cap. What a Godsend! He loves it! It provides him with maximum sun protection while at the same time keeping him cool because of the style and materials used. We highly recommend it to anyone in the same situation. It is great. We cannot say enough about it. The good results on his skin were evident within days. Thanks so much, Zappos!

I've used it several times now. Being a redhead I cook in minutes in the sun and this has done its job protecting me. It does blow around a bit in the wind which can be a pain but not too bad. It's very light, traps some heat but not to the point where you'll be dying. Would I buy it again? Yes.

Great sun protection. I took it on a kayak trip in tropical Pacific and used it every day. Kind of fussy to get the neck piece on and off so I just left it on.

Great cap. It works very well at keeping the sun off of your face and neck area. It is also light weight. The flaps move easily with the slightest of brezze which helps with the cooling effect.

Do you worry about getting sun on your face, neck, ears? Well, this hat is for you. I'm an avid hiker and outdoor person and this hat is perfect for keeping all areas of the face including cheeks from the sun. Having a small head it's great that it's adjustable.The shade can be removed for days you don't need it. Hope you enjoy this hat as much as I do!

love the fit, love the style. amazing hat

Had one for 15 years; it still works well, so I bought these for family.

After seeing countless runners wearing this flow-y. bright white, nun habit-looking thing, in races like Badwater, I knew there was something good going on. One run in the blazing Los Angeles sun proved just how right we all were: this hat is awesome. Super-comfortable and adjustable, it fit perfectly (even on my giant head). The flaps are easy to manage and provided a level of protection I've never felt. And it weighs nothing but delivers so much coverage! I'll be wearing this lid when I run the 100-mile Javelina Jundred in October.

amazing hat that keeps you cool and protected from the heat

I bought this hat after hiking to Glen Aulin on the hottest day of the year. With the intense Sierra sun beating down on my neck, I saw a thru-hiker blitzing along the path wearing one of these with not a drop of perspiration on him. Made the decision right there to get one. Have enjoyed it ever since.

I like having the option to put on the sun/bug protection for my neck. This hat is comfortable, has a shorter bill, no button on top, great adjustability, and looks good.

Enjoying it so far! A little hot, not super breathable but does a great job keeping the sun away

Just finished Cascade Crest 100 wearing this - great neck and side coverage.

I needed something to help cover because I go for really long-distance runs and the damage can be severe in the cali summer. Found this and it's perfect! Beautiful, of quality, convenient, affordable! Thanks so much OR < 3

I bought the hat for a trip to SE Asia & Africa. The hat with the flap on does look a bit silly, but it comes off easily and is then just a nice baseball cap that's very comfortable and stays on well. I plan to use the flaps when faced with the worst of the heat, they seem to work better than anything else I've tried and pretty much anything effective looks a bit silly an

I have used this had for a few trips now, and it is much better than my older cowl hat. I particularly like that the cowl comes a bit further down and fully protects your neck. The other interesting thing I found is that it works quite effectively to keep bugs away from the back of your neck. I was able to use my bug net less.

This hat does a perfect job covering his face and neck for training runs in the Texas heat.

I purchased the Sun Runner Cap ahead of a 3 day hut-to-hut hike of the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Great (along with sunscreen) for running/hiking above tree-line or in open desert/chaparral. It is lightweight, protects the back of your neck, dries quickly, and offers just enough insulation for cold breezes that come through at elevation. Above tree-line, the sun can catch people by surprise, even if it appears to be cloudy. Protect yourself and avoid heat exhaustion or sun burn with the Sun Runner Cap. It goes without saying, always be prepared when venturing out into nature. Bring sturdy footwear, enough layers to account for changing weather conditions, and more water and snacks/food then you expect to use. A goal should always be to make it home at the end of the day/trip. Enjoy your time in nature...the world needs more of it!

I love this hat for the sun protection on my neck. I recently wore it several days in a row for multi-hour hikes. With the hat, I didn't have to sunscreen my neck or face, which is a huge upgrade in quality of life when hiking our otherwise outdoors. I would definitely recommend this!

It claimed to be a sun protection hat aimed at running and it excelled in everything it promised. No sun burn on my (exceptionally) pale skin and it was quite comfortable. Wicked a lot of sweat on the forehead well too. I would definitely recommend this hat to others as a solid summer running hat

The Sun Runner Cap is an essential piece of gear for my long days of ecological field research in the hot, sunny, arid deserts of Utah. The lightweight and protective material has kept my neck and ears from burning. The fitted cap and chin cord keeps my hat in place in windy conditions. The versatile design has also been crucial in decreasing my exposure to dusty roads, plant materials, and other allergens throughout the day, as I've been able to tie the cape to cover my nose. I may add Velcro to the cape to cover my nose more easily though. I definitely recommend this excellent product!

A couple weeks ago, we hiked down to the Colorado river and back up in one day from the south rim of the Grand Canyon. 18 miles and 100 heat. We had to carry all of our water because the water stations were closed. I have been a fan of, a wide brim straw hat for my big hikes and backpacking. My son who does long distance running bought one of these hats and said he loved it so was some trepidation, I decided to give it a try. I didn't want to have a bad time on that hike. As it turned out, I loved it and that will be my new headgear. It was light and cool, and I was able to dip it in streams and put it back on my head a few times, I'm a fan.

Material is very nice, high quality, the back piece is not annoying like most. Very easy to wear without having to play with it so much. Very satisfied !

I often have a hard time finding hats that fit having a 7 7/8 - 8 " fitted hat. sized head. This big boy fits great and provides great shade.