This high-performance hat features woven Eventure Fabric on top for wicking and knit Coolmax sides. You’ll be able to beat the heat with this visor and neck cover, and when the weather turns tuck the drape up for a 2-in1 combo.
I received this cap this week. I took it on a 20 mile ride today. The temperature was about 90 degrees (F). The humidity was low by US mid-Atlantic standards.The adjuster barrel was set at the as loose as possible. The chief issue that I have with this cap is that it is too small for my size large head. If your head is extra large then do not consider buying this cap. It's a bit uncomfortable. It leaves a mark across my forehead. Other wise, I really like it. My ears and neck were well covered and the big brim kept my eyes shaded. It seems to breath well. If it was a wee bit larger I would rate it at 5.
Great for cycling and pickle ball!
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Doug Snow on 6/1/22
Have had this cap for 4 years, it works well protecting me from the sun both when I cycle and play pickle ball in FL. Many washes later is still fits and looks great.
Design flaw that can be accommodated
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Foon Feldman on 5/2/22
I ordered two intending one to be a gift to someone else. This 2022 version has an elastic cord and a cord lock to adjust the fit, but the cord lock is mismatched with the cord and the cord readily slips. This can be viewed on the Headsweats site ProTech page. I returned one, but the other fit well without tensioning the elastic cord so I cut the elastic, removed the lock and resewed a shortened piece of elastic. This provides a place to attach to a clip, for instance on a pack, when not wearing as well as a bit of tension. I also find that I can stow the flaps inside the cap when I want a no-flap look. I found it to be a great cap on a Utah desert backpacking trip.
Serves its purpose, comfortable, and durable
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Scott Shuler on 1/6/22
I purchased 3 of these to alternate on rides, and rarely ride without one. I've been using them for more than 3 years, and they've survived repeated washings with only some fading of the brand logo. They do a great job of keeping the sun off my neck and face -- I always wear one under my helmet, which has little or no brim.
Why is it white?
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Christy Foust on 4/8/21
I've been trying to be more cafeful about sun exposure, so this cycling cap that keeps the sun off ears and necks is great. Other colors should be considered because 1) dirt and 2) sweat. Grey would be nice. I like that the cap is adjustable with the elastic pull, and I like the broad bill of the hat. It was comfortable, and coupled with a buff my neck didn't get roasted.
Big cap
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Vickie Backman on 3/26/21
I hope this will work for me. I have a medium head, but this cap fits loosely. One-size doesn't work when the size is large. I like the flaps and will try to take in the sides. I hope it works as I will be crossing the desert in a few weeks.
Great Product
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Luis German on 9/4/20
Pro: Lightweight, white, wicks sweat very well, slows sweat into eyes, fits well under helmet
Cons: White, vice too long, vice not very flexible, back drape can't be stored away, might have to re-adjust straps on helmet.
Doesn't breathe
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Charles Mead on 7/31/20
It seems like a good idea, but This cap is 100% polyester. It traps the heat in and makes my head very hot. Would be great if made in a breathable fabric.
Pro Tech Cap
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Paul Saine on 4/18/20
I really like this cap but feel the neck cover needs to be another 4-6" longer. There is a gap between the bottom of the neck cover and my jersey and I get sunburned if I don't add a buff or something to this area.
Best under-helmet sun-n-sweat hat out there...
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Chris F on 7/1/19
...for a few reasons...
- long enough bill to ride into the sunset
- thin and wicks sweat wonderfully
- soakable! You can wet it to increase the evaporative power and easily chill your head on a really hot ride
- the neck cape stays closer for better sun or cooling properties than big flappy neck capes
- yeah the adjustable bungee clip doesn't work too well, but that's not a make or break issue for me
Good hat
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Andy Bernadett on 6/5/19
Would be 5 Star ++ except the slide adjuster doesn't work...exactly as stated above "one size fits none". Doesn't matter though if under a helmet. Is perfect for under helmet. Dorky? Nah, you should see my nose coat/sun shade that clips to my glasses. Will keep this hat for sure but the slide adjuster problem does need to be fixed.
Great hat
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Gary Davis Sr on 4/24/19
Great coverage of neck and even fits under helmet to shade face .
Pro Tech Cap
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Bill Schnabel on 4/12/19
The design and material of the cap are super but the slide adjuster on the cap I received doesn't secure the shock cord making the cap "one size fits none". Had to "custom fit" the cap by noting the shock cord to hold the size in place. May just be a one-off and everything else is of high quality and superior design. I won't return the item. I'll just look for a new slide adjuster.
Pro Tech cap
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Dan Scott on 8/23/18
I like how it shades my neck and ears. I wish the bill were a bit shorter, more like a traditional cycling cap.
my "goto" hat
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sd2ftl on 7/16/18
Fits well under my helmet providing me with plenty of shade on my face & protects my neck and ears. I also wear it while playing "pickleball". I loosen the elastic cord so that I can use a sweat band underneath--works well. Will definitely buy another one.
Wet it down to stay cooler
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Eric Schoen on 8/9/17
On really hot days, dunk it in a stream and let the water evaporate to keep you even cooler. It's white, so it gets dirty pretty quickly, but it seems to clean up well in a sink with a little soap. I have to agree with the dorkiness comment; I quickly learned to take it off in photos.
Blocks sun to face, ears, and neck
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Scott from Danville CA on 7/19/17
After moving to CA, I noticed beginnings of skin damage from sun exposure. Ordered 2 of these caps, which are competitively priced and have excellent coverage. Liked them so much, I ordered 1 more. Not only protect my face, but also my ears and neck; fit nicely under my helmet; stand up to cleaning after each sweaty ride.
On my second one
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Nicholas Miles on 7/18/17
Love this hat. On my second one already. I would have never bought this to begin with, but my wife got it for me as a birthday gift. Wore the first one out until it was literally falling apart, after a few years of constant wear.
Yay! Less sunscreen
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Allan Sommer on 8/29/16
With this cap sunscreen is unnecessary on my face neck and ears and nose, so that is a great positive. The only negative I am dealing with is that the bill is too low in front beneath the helmet that it makes it hard for me to get my helmet mounted rearview mirror hard to adjust, so that the bill is not in the way.
Helps me keep my cool on the river
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idahozender on 8/20/16
I have been wearing this while rowing on the Snake River. It does a terrific job of keeping the sun off my head, ears and neck. I look like a total dork, but several of my teammates have asked about it since it's so practical. My husband got one to wear while fishing for the same reason.
Kept flying insects out of ears.
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James Reynolds on 7/15/16
I got this hat to protect the back of my neck on my Summer 2016 Underground Rail Road Route tour. What I didn't expect was how useful it was at keeping flying insects out of my ears.
ACA Protech Cap
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Mike from Chula Vista, CA on 3/31/16
Why did I wait so long? Works great on sunny days, which we have many here in San Diego.
Great Hat
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RobG on 3/28/16
My all time favorite sun hat. Just bought a new one, they wash well but do eventually wear out. They fit well under a bike helmet. They wick moisture and keep your head as cool as any hat I've ever had.
Great hat for biking & running
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Anonymous on 8/22/12
Love this hat! I don't care if I look like a dork - it's great for protecting my ears and neck from the Arizona sun while I bike (and even better for running, since it flaps in the wind and keeps even cooler).
prevents sunburn
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bikeZgirl on 6/4/12
I wear this for every mountain bike race and road tour. It keeps the sun off my ears and neck, keeps my head cooler than wearing a bandanna, and keeps the sweat out of my eyes and off my sunglasses. I now wear a bandanna post race for helmet hair. I'm ordering another one so I always have a clean one on hand.
Sunprotection
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A customer from Sacramento, Ca on 5/9/12
Fits nicely under helmet and provides good sun protection for ears and neck
Doesn't cover enough
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A customer from San Francisco, CA USA on 5/3/12
The weight and feel of this cap are excellent, but the draping fabric covers only the back of the neck, and is not sufficient to also provide protection for the sides. It does not do a better job of keeping the sun off than just a simple bandana tucked under your helmet. The "geek" factor of such an outfit is high, but this cap's high tech approach was not much better looking, and did not provide adequate sun protection for those that need greater coverage.
Protect Your Ears
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James Ralston on 11/17/11
As a 65 year old touring rider and lifelong outdoor enthusiast I've unfortunately had too much exposure to the sun. Several reminders of past sun damage have been removed from my ears and now, even though it is late, I'm much more aware and careful. The Protech Cap did a great job of shielding my ears from the sun on the 1900 miles that I rode on the Pacific Coast Highway tour that I finished in November 2011. The only issue that I identified is that my head seemed a little warmer than it might be if the material of the crown of the hat was a little thinner. It might also have been a little more comfortable under my helmet with slightly thinner material. I wore it all but several rain days so these questions did not reduce its usefulness. I will also wear it for longer rides in my hometown of Memphis in the Summer. Jim
based on 28 reviews.
