Lightweight, waterproof cap?

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Tom85

New Member
So I'm on the lookout for a lightweight, waterproof hat/cap that will cover my ears and can be worn under my helmet. This has proven surprisingly difficult to find.

The most common search result is the seal skinz cap ( http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-waterproof-cycling-cap-1 ) but it doesn't cover the ears.

The second most common is also a seal skinz cap which does cover the ears ( http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-reflective-belgian-style-cycling-cap/ ) but that looks extremely toasty under a helmet.

After these two it gets a little more difficult. I came across one by Rapha (http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/deep-winter-hat/product/DWH01) but it's £60, looks warm and is apparently only water resistant.

Then I found this Castelli hat (http://www.bobshop.com/en/Women-s/H...d=Google/UK/PRODUKTERWEITERUNG/castelli/30839) which seems to fit the bill, but it's almost £60, has no reviews because it's just been released and I can't try it on for size anywhere because no one stocks it. Does anyone have any experience with it?

Finally I found this Mavic cap (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CMP4uK6I_8cCFYu6GwoduRQNtA&gclsrc=aw.ds) which seems to fit all of my criteria but like the Castelli it's only just been released so there's no reviews and I can't try for size.

So, does anyone have any experience with any of these, or have any alternate recommendations?

Thanks in advance!
 

vickster

Legendary Member
There's been a waterproof mavic cap for a few years. That might just be a new variant :smile: of this which reportedly comes up v small

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mavic-roadie-h2o-cap/rp-prod67066

CRC do free delivery and free returns so not too hard to try and buy and then return if required
 

RedRider

Pulling through
I have a vulpine storm cap which is fairly water resistant and quick dying, nice peak, looks smart. Love it. How about pairing with a merino buff over the ears?
They do a thermal version of the cap with ear covers but would probably be too warm for you.
 
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Tom85

New Member
There's a giro option here, looks like one for cold weather though, but comes in two sizes and it's cheap

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/giro_a...cap-ID_64980?gclid=CLjC_sOM_8cCFevnwgodYacHrw

Not waterproof as far as I can tell? I already have a skull cap similar to this which is great in the cold, but crap in the wet.
 
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Tom85

New Member
I have a vulpine storm cap which is fairly water resistant and quick dying, nice peak, looks smart. Love it. How about pairing with a merino buff over the ears?
They do a thermal version of the cap with ear covers but would probably be too warm for you.

Just looked it up. It does look good. I like the style, but I'm hoping to find something like that but fully waterproof. I got caught out in a storm the other night and was reminded how miserable it is to have the water soak through.
 
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