Outdoor Research Sun Tripper Cap

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The Sun Tripper Cap is a lightweight, breathable and versatile cap with a foldable brim. Ideal for trekking or everyday use on a hot and sunny day.

Sunday Afternoons says

The Sun Tripper Cap loves the meandering backcountry trail just as much as it loves after work happy hour with friends. Its innovative clamshell brim lets you fold it down to almost nothing so you’ll have reliable sun protection no matter where your day takes you.

Performance fabrics, water/stain resistant properties, and ventilated design ensures a comfortable fit and great look day after day.

Our Verdict

The Sun Tripper Cap is lightweight and can pack down easily into your bag thanks to it’s folding brim. It’s very breathable as it has a moisture wicking sweat band and slip-stream side mesh ventilation panels which also goes around the inside of the cap. It’s made from water and stain resistant fabric with UPF 50+ protection which blocks out 98% of UV rays. Ideal if your out in the sun all day.

The cap features an interior crown pocket for storing handy or emergency items. It has a bungee cord adjustment at the back to give you a comfortable fit and prevent you from loosing it in windy conditions. A comfortable lightweight cap for trekking or everyday use.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 2 ½” folding clamshell brim for compact packing
• UPF 50+ certified sun rating (mesh vents not rated)
• Slipstream mesh venting panels
• Water repellent / stain resistant
• Internal wicking sweatband
• Interior crown pocket
• Cord lock and bungee for adjusting size
• Lightweight: 2.6 ounces
• Sizes: Men and Women’s M, L (see hat sizing chart)
• Designed in USA/Imported
• Patent #D616,633

Specifications

• 100% nylon, Crown Mesh: 100% polyester
• Medium weighs 66g
• Large weighs 68g