Outdoor Research Swift Cap

About This Item

Fit and Design

  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Wicking
  • UPF 30
  • Plastic-Stiffened Brim
  • Wicking TransAction Headband
  • Wicking and Breathable Mesh Crown
  • Quick-Release Buckle Closure
  • Brand : Outdoor Research
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 23OREASWFTCPXXXXXMOA

REVIEWS

4.7
94%
Recommended

652 Reviews

My Trusted Running Companion

I wear this (or its sister) on every run. It helps shield my eyes but is super light. It can develop a funk but I dunk it in the pool enter every use and that does a great job of keeping it funk free.

Great For Workouts

I bought this for running and hiking. I have a big head and like that this was easy to get it to fit. It's comfortable and easy to clean. It's survived several washes without deforming. Definitely a great fit for active hobbies.

I Am A Swifty

I own like 10 of these. This is my favorite hat going on several years. I am a Swift Cap collector. If they did limited color drops like they do for Labubus I would be all over it.

Pretty Good, I Think…

I don’t like wearing hats when running so I have limited experience to compare. But decided to wear them for really long runs and in the rain. It’s been good for those. I do wish it was a little more “meshy” to breathe more. Holds its shape well despite multiple washes.

Great Fit.

I hope OR brings back the orange color; our search and rescue team uses it for added visibility. This hat also fits really well under a climbing helmet.

The Sizing Has Changed, It Is Larger Now

I just purchased this hat for the fifth time. Unfortunately, the fit doesn't work for me, because it is clearly larger. Because of this, it presses on a sensitive area of my forehead which I've had for decades due to an injury sustained as a child. This of course, is not the fault of the hat. But this hat was one of the few that was comfortable for me to wear without pressing on this area. Unfortunately, I am now in search of a replacement.

Swift Cap

Love these hats. Have 4 of them. Wear them every day.

Owl Bait

Purchased Swift Cap in Verde, 7/3/23, REI. Great hat with great fit--wore it whenever outdoors. Just enough warmth on a chilly spring/fall morning run, yet fairly cool feel even on crazy hot days with sun beating down on St. Helens or Rainier snowfields or New Mexico sand dune hikes. Down-grading to 3/5 for (1) absorbs rain and starts to drip from from bill towards forehead; (2) adjustment tail in the back comes easily out of its minimal tuck sleeve and is difficult tuck back in; (3) I will be replacing this hat (see #4) with an alternate brand's lighter weight and more crushable option; (4) the Verde color scheme, while suitably subtle, is possibly too similar to rabbit pelt...I would actually still be wearing this hat and not replacing it were it not snatched off my head by a mislead great horned owl. Since I can't imagine it offering any nutritional value, I hope she figures out how to adjust the size.

Eric T

Good hat for all around use. I run a little hot and feel like this hat holds on to a little more heat than other mesh hats. Provides good protection for the sun and comfortable fit.

Great Hat Needs More Options Logo Color.

Great hat, but, could you please move your logo to the back of the hat or simply match the color of your logo to more front panels. I’m sure you’re happy with your logo’s exposure but I wish you would consider the possibility of more customers wanting a less “ in your face “ hat . I love what you folks do but frankly I look like a sponsored OR representative in my Ferossi jacket and gaiters. Please consider more options to quiet at least the hats.

Great Lightweight Hat

Fits nicely, extremely light, washable, and variety of colors.

Good Hiking/running Hat

I have mostly used this hat as a lightweight hat for hiking but have used it occasionally on a run. Overall, it's a solid lightweight hat. Pros: very packable, lightweight, pretty breathable, universal fit, decent looking. Cons: Not as breathable as one might hope on a hot day, the universal fit webbing on the back of the hat is a bit long and clunky. I would recommend for most as long as you don't run really hot

Bryce M

It's a decent hat. The adjustment in the back tend to fall out and dangle.

Favorite Hat

I have the Swift cap in three colors and wear one almost every day. Great for hiking, fishing and around town. Light and breathable!

Well Fitting Hat

Comfortable hat and lite weight with excellent breathability for hiking and running as well as every day good looks.

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