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Product Details

Description

Contoured 5-panel construction and adjustable sizing make the VaporLite™ Stride Cap the perfect choice for your next run. Made from ultra-lightweight 100% recycled bluesign® main body fabric, ponytail-friendly design and wicking sweatband on this athletic cap ensure a comfortable fit. Handy 360°reflective details are a bonus in low light while Sunglass Lock™ keeps your sunglasses in place.

Contoured 5-panel construction and adjustable sizing make the VaporLite™ Stride Cap the perfect choice for your next run. Made from ultra-lightweight 100% recycled bluesign® main body fabric, ponytail-friendly design and wicking sweatband on this athletic cap ensure a comfortable fit. Handy 360°reflective details are a bonus in low light while Sunglass Lock™ keeps your sunglasses in place.

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UPF Rating
UPF 50+ sun rating (mesh not rated)
UPF 50+ sun rating
Brim
2½" (6.5 cm) crushable brim
2½" (6.5 cm) crushable brim
Weight
1.3 ounces/37 grams
1.1 ounces/32 grams
Fabric
Body: 100% Polyester, Exclusive Of Decoration
Body: 100% Polyester, Exclusive Of Decoration
Packing
Crushable
Crushable
Standout
Sunglass Lock™ keeps glasses in place
Sunglass Lock™ keeps glasses in place

Customer Reviews

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running rabbit 09/21/2025

Nothing special

It's no cooler than my standard cotton baseball cap. The only minor advantage is the sunglass holder. I'm disappointed, I was really hoping it'd be much cooler given the lighter weight and numerous ventilation holes.

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patrick 06/01/2025

very comfortable

this is light and foldable and super comfortable.

★★★★★
SuzB 11/19/2024

Dorky but lightweight

Looks a little dorky but I care about sun protection.

★★★
Walking Girl 10/26/2024

Brim is too short

I bought this hat to replace another Sunday Afternoon hat that is no longer available (I don't remember the name). It's lightweight and very comfortable but I have 2 problems with it. The brim is kind of floppy, not stiff like my previous hat. The is brim is also about an inch shorter than any other baseball cap I have and thus doesn't keep the sun out of my eyes

★★★★★
Kevin B 09/24/2024

Favorite summer run hat

My favorite summer running hats. Super lightweight and cool and fits me perfectly.

★★★★★
Ss 09/20/2024

Like the hat

He hat is absolutely great. Glad bought on sale too.

★★★★★
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max44 01/18/2024

Bummed out

This, the Vaporlite Stride Cap, replaced the Crushin It Cap, which is a shame, as the Crushin It Cap was by far the best ball cap style hat (in any brand) Ive ever worn - great for everything, and I mean everything. Been a runner and outdoor adventurer for 40 years now, and Ive had alot of Sunday Afternoons hats throughout the years and there is just no reason to keep coming back, except to occasionally check to see if by some odd chance they decide to bring it - the highly revered Crushin It Cap back. The Vaporlite doesn't quite work the same, and frankly, its not nearly as good looking. Not even close. Bummer.

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High-country hiker 12/17/2023

Best cap ever!

This is the best cap I've ever worn. Super light-weight and so comfortable on my head. I didn't go wrong with this purchase. This is actually the second VaporLite Stride cap I've owned. I liked the first one from the minute I put it on my head that I just knew I'd be getting a second one soon just to have one in a different color.

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