Hiking Caps and Running Hats at Arc’teryx
Keep the sun out of your eyes on the trail or wear a lightweight hat for your next run. Our range includes six-panel hiking caps, ultralight running hats and packable bucket hats for outdoor activities.
Which hiking caps suit warm-weather trails?
The Sinsola Cinch Cap is a six-panel hiking cap with a half-length sweatband for steep ascents and an integrated shock cord cinch for quick fit changes. The Silex Cap swaps that for a tough nylon outer that resists wear from rocks, roots and trees, with a Spacermesh sweatband that dries quickly. For changeable days, the Gamma 5 Panel Cap is a stretchy softshell with a durable water repellent finish. Add hiking shoes and hiking socks.
Which trail running hats and caps are best for hot mountain runs?
The Aerios 5 Panel Cap is a fast-drying running hat for sunny spring and summer mountain runs, with an internal front panel that manages moisture and an EVA foam brim that holds its shape. The Norvan Mesh 5 Panel Cap is a superlight option for hot trail runs: tricot mesh panelling at the top and sides keeps your head cool, and its low-profile build fits under a sun hoody. The Small Bird Cap uses the structured mesh from our Konseal climbing harnesses. Pair them with trail running shoes.
Is a bucket hat a good option for hiking in midday sun?
For full sun, the Sinsola Short Brim Bucket Hat has an asymmetrical brim that extends protection over the face and a Spacermesh underbrim that keeps midday heat airy. The Sinsolo Bucket Hat is rated UPF 50+, with a brim that holds its shape in wind and an adjustable chin strap, and it folds compactly enough to travel in a pocket or a hiking backpack. Both pair a nylon ripstop outer with a Spacermesh underbrim.
Hiking Cap FAQs
Which running hats are breathable enough for outdoor exercise?
Start with the Norvan Mesh 5 Panel Cap, a running cap where tricot mesh panelling at the top and sides keeps your head cool and the sweatband is air permeable. The Aerios 5 Panel Cap is a fast-drying running hat with an internal front panel that manages moisture, and the Bird Word Trucker Hat adds mesh back panels for airflow. All three are unisex.
Is there a running hat with a neck flap?
For cover on the back of your neck, pair your running hat with a sun hoody: the Norvan Mesh 5 Panel Cap is low-profile enough to fit comfortably under one, so you can wear both on hot trail runs. For cold mornings, see our beanie range.
What should I look for in a hat for trail running in the Australian sun?
Look for low weight, airflow and fast drying, then a brim that keeps its shape in wind. The Aerios 5 Panel Cap is made for sunny mountain runs and the Norvan Mesh for hot ones. A running cap trades coverage for weight, so on long, exposed days a hiking hat such as the Sinsolo Bucket Hat, rated UPF 50+, suits better.
