Trail running caps and visors
Our selection of Caps and Visors brings together the headgear for trail runners: Nike Dri-FIT Fly and Training Fly unstructured caps, structured Nike Dri-FIT Club cap, and our tips for choosing between a cap, visor, and flap cap.
Keep your head protected from the sun, without overheating.
The sun in the mountains
On trails, we spend hours in the sun, often at high altitude, where ultraviolet rays are more intense. The cap protects the face and eyes from glare, limits heat stroke, and prevents sweat from running into the eyes. In the rain, its brim keeps the face dry and maintains visibility. A running cap weighs only a few dozen grams and can be folded into a pocket of the bag when the sky turns grey.
Other accessories
Trail accessories also come in:
All accessories are gathered on the accessories page.
Which model to choose
The unstructured cap, like the Nike Dri-FIT Fly and Training Fly, is soft, without a front support, folds and slips into a pocket; it fits the head and doesn’t move while running. The structured cap, like the Nike Dri-FIT Club, retains its shape and offers better sun protection, with a more urban style. The brim, without a crown, allows heat to escape from the top of the head: ideal in high heat and for runners who sweat a lot. The flap cap, which covers the neck, protects against sunburn during desert runs.
Material and tips
A running cap is made from a lightweight technical fabric, like Nike's Dri-FIT, which wicks away sweat and dries quickly, featuring an absorbent band inside and perforations for ventilation. The reflective elements, like on the Training Fly, signal the runner at dawn and dusk. In high heat, a runner's tip is to wet their cap at water points to cool their head. It should be hand washed in lukewarm water and air-dried.
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Frequently asked questions
Cap or visor for trail running?
The visor allows the head to breathe and dissipates heat, making it ideal in hot weather or with a headband. The cap also protects the scalp from the sun, which is a bonus at high altitudes where ultraviolet rays are more intense.
What is the purpose of a flap cap?
The flap, or neck cover, protects the neck and ears from sunburn during long exposed outings. On some models, it can be removed when the sun weakens or in the woods.
Structured or soft cap: what's the difference?
The soft, unstructured cap, like the Nike Dri-FIT Fly, can be folded into a pocket and dries quickly. The structured cap keeps its shape and has a stiff brim, but it is slightly warmer.
How to wash a running cap?
By hand, in lukewarm soapy water, rubbing the inner band where sweat accumulates. Rinse and allow to air dry on a round support so that it retains its shape.
How to cool down with your cap while trail running?
Dip it in a stream or wet it at the aid station: the water, as it evaporates, cools the head. A light and ventilated cap also reflects heat better from the sun.
