Breathable Under Helmet Cap

[line71]

Hi
Im looking for a lightweight hat/cap to wear under my helmet for the autumn and winter,unfortuneatley all the ones i can find seem to be thermal types and as the winters in the UK are not very cold i just need something fairly lightweight which will not make me sweat and to tuck my hair in which is getting abit long
thanks all

 

[User6179]

Hi
Im looking for a lightweight hat/cap to wear under my helmet for the autumn and winter,unfortuneatley all the ones i can find seem to be thermal types and as the winters in the UK are not very cold i just need something fairly lightweight which will not make me sweat and to tuck my hair in which is getting abit long
thanks all

I find a head band better than a skull cap providing your not bald, lightweight caps still tend to make me sweat .

 

[roadrash]

A buff does the job nicely.

 

[vickster]

Haircut?

Or something like this? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/mavic/roadie-h2o-cap-ec038255

 

[uphillstruggler]

+1 for the buff, has the advantage of multiple uses too.

you may even get a cycle chat one if you hunt around enough.

I have three, an original buff, a cycle chat buff and an aldi buff. all get used. much better than a skull cap.

you could always go for a cotton cap, planet x have a range for about £2.50 ish, there was even a link to the Assos site in the found a bargain thread. these have the advantage of a peak to keep water out of your eyes should it rain

 

[Hill Wimp]

+2 for the buff. Mine has been used for all sorts of things around the globe but it's great for pulling up under my helmet when needed, plus doing that covers your ears too which is good if it's windy.

 

[Longshot]

+3 for the buff - has been a great purchase and works in hot and cold weather.

 

[citybabe]

+4 for a buff - one of my best cycling purchases

 

[Paul99]

This....

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/baa-baa-merino-skullcap-ec029757

Or this....

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/baa-baa-merino-skip-beanie-ec029756#reviews

 

[palinurus]

Buff or headband, yup. If it's the peak you want then do like Eros Poli: buy a cheap cycling cap and cut out the top part.

 

[Gez73]

Another Buff disciple here. Have several and the Merino one is very useful for Winter. Have a fleece one too for the very cold weather for neck and head use. I wear them in Summer too to save the helmet pads from needing washing too often. Have used under-helmet caps too from Aldi but prefer the versatility of a suitable Buff.

 

[ianrauk]

Anyone mentioned a Buff yet?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Can I suggest a buff, I am surprised no one else has suggested it

 

[BalkanExpress]

I have one of these and it's great when it gets proper cold

http://road.cc/content/review/52376-craft-zero-windstopper-hat

I do have a couple of Buffs as well

 

[bigup]

Haircut?

Or something like this? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/mavic/roadie-h2o-cap-ec038255

i tried one of these caps and is it me or does the peak get in the way of sight?

when im on the hoods and look straight like normal the peak gets in the way, suffice to say i cannot wear this type of hat

or maybe im using it wrong?