Skull cap or a cap?

ianbar

I am looking for some headwear for under my helmet but which is best a skull cap or just a cap? I would rather buy just the one item if possible.

charlie_potatoes

I have just bought this one here.....
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/cycling-clothing/cycling-headwear/endura-baa-baa-merino-wool-skull-cap.html

I hasn't been cold enough to wear on a ride yet but feels really comfortable and covers my ears. I imagine that I will be removing it at some point during all but the coldest of rides.

pinarellokid

i had a skull cap last winter and have just started to use a cap at the minute id say the biggest benifit to a cap is as a glasses wearer the cap helps keep the rain off my lenses and also keeps my head warm..

simon_masterson

Both are good. My Walz moisture wicking cap has been with me longer than any other cycling garment I own. I should point out that most of that time preceded my acquisition of a helmet. Nevertheless it's great under the helmet for keeping rain and sun off face, and with other helmets (if not mine as it extends too far over my forehead) you can just put the peak up, which is a classic look. I'm thinking of ordering a Walz helmet liner and wool cap though.

Duffer65

I use both (at different times). I have a Baa Baa Merino hat for c-c-c-cold days and wear a cycle cap when it's slightly chilly or wet. Cycle caps are pretty cheap you can get them for under £7 on PBK and even cheaper elsewhere ebay etc.

richard_farrant

I use a buff for my neck - essential on cold mornings to avoid getting a cough and a head band for my ears

cougie

A cap has a peak to keep the rain or spray off your face in the wet.
It's also handy to block out dazzling headlights at night.

Buff skullcap cap - I've all types !

Wrath Rob

I'm a recent convert to caps. Last winter I had a skullcap for the really cold days, which was great. However, as said above, this doesn't stop the rain and glare getting into your eyes. I got a couple of cheap cotton caps from Planet-X for £4 each. Ideally I'd like something a bit more technical as the cotton holds onto the sweat. I might have to look at those Walz ones.

For winter this year I've just ordered a Craft cap that's a fleece version of the cotton caps. Hopefully that will give me the best of both the skullcap and the regular caps.

racingcondor

I wear a cycling cap this time of year then when the temperature drops to 5-6 degrees and less move to my Rapha Belgium winter cap (warm, fits under a helmet, covers your ears and peaked so overall it's great). Pretty sure Giro and a couple of other brands do them these days but I'd definitely recommend something peaked.

simon_masterson

Wrath Rob wrote:

Ideally I'd like something a bit more technical as the cotton holds onto the sweat. I might have to look at those Walz ones.

Do it! I recommend highly. You can even have them personalised, and in custom colours if you're really keen! The postage is also flat rate for anywhere in the world, so it was an easy decision

On buffs, I have a few (used to have very long hair and used them as bandanas and sun protection), and whilst they're good and useful, they stretch, which is frustrating. Also a fair amount of money for what they are. Certainly not nearly as good as a cap or skull cap.

tiredofwhiners

+n for the Buff.

One on the neck and another on the head with a little gap at the top to let excess heat out.

keef66

+2 for the Buff. You can adjust it so it covers your head completely or leave a gap at the top for ventilation. No peak though...

ianbar

thank you for your advice, i have just bought a walz cap.will do certainly till it gets much colder but hopefully that won't be for a little while yet.

Wrath Rob

Simon Masterson wrote:

Wrath Rob wrote:

Ideally I'd like something a bit more technical as the cotton holds onto the sweat. I might have to look at those Walz ones.

Do it! I recommend highly. You can even have them personalised, and in custom colours if you're really keen! The postage is also flat rate for anywhere in the world, so it was an easy decision

On buffs, I have a few (used to have very long hair and used them as bandanas and sun protection), and whilst they're good and useful, they stretch, which is frustrating. Also a fair amount of money for what they are. Certainly not nearly as good as a cap or skull cap.

Now sorting out a group buy over in Commuting Chat

mkviken

i just got an enura baabaa hat and tried it out today and it works well. very warm and keeps the water off a bit. it lashed down with rain today and it kept my head fairly dry and warm.

cyberknight

Another vote for buffs
Skull caps are ok but way to warm for riding ant any pace , buffs can be folded and used as balaclavas, bandanas and sweat bands.
Mid winter i have been known to wear 2 when commuting, mananged to ride in - 10 to work and its was not my head that was too cold .

simon_masterson

cyberknight wrote:

Another vote for buffs
Skull caps are ok but way to warm for riding ant any pace , buffs can be folded and used as balaclavas, bandanas and sweat bands.
Mid winter i have been known to wear 2 when commuting, mananged to ride in - 10 to work and its was not my head that was too cold .

I'm not sure whether you've got a very hardy head or the wrong skull cap!

Paul E

Cap cap and erm cap

Paul 8v

Buffs are s versatile, always good to have one knocking about

giant_man

could have done with wearing a skull cap this morning, the cold was hurting my head and ears so much ..

charlie_potatoes

giant man wrote:

could have done with wearing a skull cap this morning, the cold was hurting my head and ears so much ..

I put mine on but took it off after 5 miles. I didn't get out until after 0800hrs though.
Endura Baabaa. Nice and comfortable but it's not quite cold enough out there for me yet

fgaffney

I'm a big skull cap fan and must mention the one I bought from Decathlon over the weekend for 50p... yes 50p!

I wore it this morning at 5.30am when it was around 2 degrees and it was great. Gave me full coverage from my brow to my neck (including ears), kept me really warm and wicked away the sweat.

I have a couple of other lycra type caps I use but the Decathlon one has to be the best value for money by a mile... going to buy another couple so I can rotate them!

Chris James

oxoman wrote:

Neither try using a buff as it has a multitude of uses, styles. I only use the buff now, handy as a sweat band and also for keeping ears warm when cooler. I also have a second one i use for my neck and face when it gets to freezing point. A lot cheaper than a skull cap if you look around.

I vote for buff too. But I wear a cap if it is milder and rainier.

giant_man

Charlie Potatoes wrote:

giant man wrote:

could have done with wearing a skull cap this morning, the cold was hurting my head and ears so much ..

I put mine on but took it off after 5 miles. I didn't get out until after 0800hrs though.
Endura Baabaa. Nice and comfortable but it's not quite cold enough out there for me yet

coo, slacker lol

giant_man

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