Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap

About This Item

Fit and Design

  • Water resistant
  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Moisture wicking
  • Quick drying
  • Transaction headband
  • UPF 50+
  • 2.75" Brim width
  • 10.75" Cape length
  • Dark fabric under brim
  • External breathable mesh panels
  • Removable cape
  • Convertible
  • Embroidered or logo
  • Hook, loop back
  • Removable chin cord
  • Bluesign approved, 60% Recycled Nylon, 40% Nylon
  • Brand : Outdoor Research
  • Web ID: 23OREASNRNNRCPS23MOA
  • SKU: 25639369

REVIEWS

4.8
96%
Recommended

62 Reviews

Overall - Just Great.

I've had a few of these for years and have a few in reserve to last me out. Superb cap and cowl. Easy to pack, taking up little space. Versatility of using with or without cowl. Very good protection from sun, and chin strap helps in this as well as resisting cap from being blown off. For the comments regarding complicated securing system of cowl to cap at back - I've used mine for years without securing the back, just slipping the cowl over the cap at the back and using the poppers at the front - not usually a problem and allows easy removal of cowl when only a cap needed.

Works Perfectly

The hate does what it supposed to and more. The flap can easily flip up and stay up with the retention strap if you’re in a shaded area but it’s still hot. I used this for my 10 day trip the San Juan National Forrest. I’ll use it on all my next hiking trips regardless of season.

Great Features But Too Small

The hat features are great for keeping the sun off your face, although the flap could be just a little better designed so that it covers your chin and cheeks better when fully cinched. My main gripe is that the XL version isn’t that big at all. The cap is really small/tight, it feels smaller than just a regular baseball cap. So it’s constantly squeezing my head, even with the strap completely opened up.

Great Hat With An Understandable Flaw

This is a great hat with only one flaw. I am 6'7" tall and am used to things not being quite perfect me. The rear flap does not quite reach the lower part of my neck so I have to wear something else below it. It does cover my dad's full neck who is 6'1. So it is perfect for 99% of the population.

Better Than Expected

I’m always looking for a hat to keep me covered when I run. This shaded me from the sun and kept my head cooler than expected. I only wish it came in different colors. It adjusted nicely and stayed put even during a windy run. I used the drapey part during a hot sunny hike in the whites and was glad I brought it along kept the sun at bay and me nice and cool

Great

Used for multiple river trips this summer. Absolutely loved it. Middle Fork of the Salmon for one week. Then 4 days on the South Fork of the Snake. Exceeded expectations.

All Around Great Cap

This is my go-to cap for most outdoor excursions. Summer or winter it is light, packable, and dries out quickly. The only complaint I have is that the brim never sits evenly on my head. I've owned three so far and they all sit crooked after several uses.

Kevin M

Great addition to my trail runs. With this heat sticking around it’s nice to have some extra coverage around my face and neck. I like that I can use as use a cap too.

Light, Cool. Neck Guard If You Need It.

I'm looking for my third Sun Runner Cap. The first one wore out fair and square at more than ten years old. My second one is starting to show it's age as the mesh sides are looking tattered, That mesh is bad for wear but light and cool(still hate it). It amuses me when passers by look at my hat which has the OR logo on it and ask "Hey? Or what?" Good summer all around sports hat. Kinda pricey though.

Works For Sun, Hoping For A Redesign

It works well for keeping sun off around my sides and neck, and stays put during runs. Where the design breaks down for me is in how the drapey shield attaches to the hat is very cumbersome, always twisting and getting caught around itself especially after you wash it; frustrating. I find you can't adjust on the fly without stopping. The air vent material has frayed easily.

3rd Sun Runner Cap: Embroidered Or Logo Gone

My go-to hat for all things outdoor. This is my 3rd sun runner. Sorry to see the OR logo is no longer embroidered on the hat but replaced with a cheaper alternative (i.e. a decrease in quality).

Great Sun Protection

This is great to keep the sun off my neck on daily walks. It is steady in my rotation of hats.

Great Shade, Lightweight

Purchased this for hike in open country @ Philmont. It worked as expected, and stored easy when not in use. It's not fancy, but does exactly what you expect it should. I like the lightweight and breathability. I tried using the cape (detached from the hat) on another hat... and it worked, but not as well. My only criticism is that it is a slightly 'shallow' hat if you are used to the deeper ball caps. Otherwise, a great cap for hot sunny days.

Perfect For A Canyon Hike!

Amazing hat for the Grand Canyon- was super hot and sunny when we got down to the bottom near the Colorado River and was thrilled that it kept my head and neck covered and very cool during the very hot day! Wicks sweat away quickly and the light color and very lightweight fabric was great for the all day excursion. Easy to adjust the neck tie too to make sure the sides of my neck were protected as well. Amazing hat for the price!

Modular For Convenience

Unlike other sun hats with a permanent neck shade, I appreciate that this hat is modular. On cloudy days, it performs, looks, and fits like a regular baseball cap.

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