Outdoor Research  Swift Cap

Love Swift hats and I wear them most days of the week. They're light, stylish, and functional. I've worn them to run marathons, adventures on the water, camping, casual use, pretty much anytime. My only wish is that there was a better way to secure the excess adjustment strap. My head is XL (7 1/2 hat size) and I have just enough excess strap to tuck it, but it sometimes come loose and flaps around annoyingly. Not a huge deal and probably not an issue for anyone with a smaller head. My toddler also loves this hat because it's light and comfortable for him.

Weighs ounces, goes in stuff sack with other gear, and comes out looking great. Perfect backpack cap.

Not exactly what I expected but a nice hat. I had ordered another OR hat that was thicker and had a flat, bendy bill. I thought this was a warm weather version of that. Instead, this has a firmly curved bill and the hat is constructed of two overlapping pieces of material. The lower layer is mesh for breathability and the top layer, which doesn’t cover the sides, is solid for sun protection. It’s a comfortable and cool hat for active sports.

I love this cap, they are the only ones I wear! It fits my head without any wrinkling or bunching up in the back, not to mention it's super lightweight, form fitting, and when you get caught in the rain it dries super quick. My only gripe? You need one in a brown color. I have eleven swift caps all told and only one comes close to a brown color, it's more a coral, which is now getting worn and frayed, but that one is not offered any more.

I bought this hat at least six months ago after seeing it on a good friend while hiking in AZ. I tried it on after receiving it in the mail. It seemed to fit okay at the time. However, after I received a recent photo of myself in the hat, I noticed that it didn’t fit well at all. It looked like a child’s hat. I asked my daughter and she reiterated what I thought. I don’t have a large head and because I’m not a constant baseball type hat wearer, I was unaware that this was not fitting well at all. I thought id just purchase another size then remembered that it didn’t come in other sizes. Not sure why this isn’t made for different size heads. My head measures around 24 inches.

Love these, been wearing them for the past 20 years. Ordered 3 new ones to replace my abused caps, and for some reason the new version runs WAY larger than the previous one. I don't really have a small head and this new version barely holds on even if adjusted to its tightest. Never had this problem before and not sure when it changed, but that's a bummer. Not sure why it did as the previous version allowed it to size way UP by loosening the strap, but sizing way down is now impossible. See the difference in my picture where both caps (new on the left and old on the right) are sized to fit my head.

So I'm a little "folic-ly challenged" - so I've gotta keep my head covered. These OR Swift hats look cool, have 50 SPF sun protection, and are cool / my head doesn't get hot. They also hold up pretty well during wash cycles - which I do frequently. I probably 20 or more of these hats because I'm worried someday they'll stop making them.

This hat certainly lives up to its reputation. I acquired one a year ago and it has become an integral part of my daily wear. The hat is remarkable at wicking sweat from your face - an essential feature for someone like me who tends to sweat profusely. Ensuring sweat stays away from my face is important, and this hat performs that task commendably. The ingenious design of the hat channels sweat away from the top, and the brim acts almost like a gutter, preventing any sweat from dripping down onto your face. Whether you're at the gym, hiking, working, or simply sporting it casually, this hat is excellent. I would unreservedly recommend this hat to anyone. It's a purchase you certainly won't regret.

I bought mine in a gift shop in Arches national park back in 2017 and now it’s 2026. I use it a lot and still as good as new. I love the fit and just searched google to see if they are still available. Looks like the are still making them. I will pick one.

Broke this extremely comfortable hat in hiking a loop around the Linville Gorge. It was a great hike and the 5 stars say it all. Great fit, true to size, UPF protection, durable craftsmanship in a light weight hat. Looks great. What else do you need?