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Sunday Afternoons  Aerial Cap

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Going the distance? Don't forget this Sunday Afternoons cap. Lightweight fabrics and construction feel lighter than air, yet still provide UPF 50+ sun protection for long runs and hikes.

Color: Eggplant Terrain
Size: M/L
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Features

  • UPF 50+ sun rating (mesh not rated)
  • 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) precurved brim
  • 100% recycled, wicking main body fabric
  • Strategic crown ventilation to keep you cool and dry
  • 100% recycled, wicking sweatband
  • Stretch-comfort adjustable sizing ensures that hat-induced headache won't sneak up on you and ruin the momentum

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Fitness

Hiking

Hat Style

Ball Cap

Fabric

100% polyester, exclusive of decoration

Sun-Protective Fabric

Yes

UPF Rating

50

Moisture Wicking

Yes

Visor/Brim

Yes

Head Circumference

22-23.88 inches

Length of Bill

2.5 inches

Gender

Unisex

Size Chart

Sunday Afternoons Hats - Adult
SMLXL
Head Circumference21.25-2222-22.87522.875-23.87523.875-24.625

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.

Reviews
75 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars

88% 21 of 24 reviewers recommended

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RanchoRunner
Location:California
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
5 months ago

Once a great hat, now a great fail

Have had one of these Aerial Caps for a few years and it was a great running hat.  But everything about this hat has changed…for the worse.  The bill is considerably shorter and won’t effectively block the sun.  The fit is terrible.  Ordered same size (there is only one size M/L) and it’s like wearing an XL.  The material is thinner than previous hat and doubt it’s 50 UV.  Lastly, previous hat was made in Indonesia; this one comes from Vietnam (does it cost less to make it there?).  This hat is going back.

Response from sundayafternoons.com
Customer Loyalty Team
3 months ago

Sorry you were unhappy with the Aerial Cap. This hat has historically been made in Vietnam, although this year it has been manufactured at a new factory in which the style changed slightly for the crown but the brim staying the same length. We are working to redevelop this style to match previous production starting in 2026. We test our hats to ASTM test standard D6544 through a certified 3rd party laboratory. Any of our hats marked with UPF 50+ have been tested and pass the rigorous standards to qualify as UPF 50+.

Miranda
Location:Utah, USA
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Not the best for smaller heads

I'm a female with a 22.5" head circumference, and the M/L ‘one size’ was big on me—both around my head (I had to tighten the back strap a lot), but also the depth; the cap rubs uncomfortably on the tops of my ears and hits the tops of my sunglasses. While this cap is super lightweight, it just doesn't work for smaller heads. I'd love to see it offered in a smaller size. I’d also love to see more earthy feminine colors (ex: mauve) that aren’t too girly like pink/purple.

Carole
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Best Hat Ever!

Love this hat! Easily adjusts without being "fiddly." Washes up well & dries quickly. We have been traveling by RV for the padt 6 months & this hat has become a reliable friend - Seriously a little embarrassed at how often I wear it. Im ordering it in black to give my little blue one a break. It is the right weight, can hanfle being cinched down in the wind without making your head hurt. So light I forget Im wearing it. .

Small head
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Too large - please make smaller size.

I have 2 versions of this hat.  The first time I purchased (a number of years ago), I thought is was the best cap I ever owned.  Light and well ventilated and fit me perfectly.  A couple of years later, I bought my second cap, however the new cap size is too large for my head (sits on the top of my ears).  Very disappointed with the change and wish company would make a Small/Med sized cap.

baldy
Location:Idaho
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Not for regular outdoor wear.

Adjustable band slips, needs constant adjustment. I sweat and wash my hats regularly. When I washed this hat the sweat stains were still visible. My OR and Tilley hats wash nicely. I definitely would not buy this again, actually I wish I had not bought this one. Size runs large; when hat is adjusted down the shape is changed and and has a more crumpled look.

CJA
Location:Central coast,CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Great lightweight hat for adventures and everyday

I’ve been using this hat for several months now and it’s become my go to hat. I love it for hiking with its lightweight wicking fabric. The adjustable band is great because I can easily pull my sun hoodie beneath the cap on windy days to hold it in place. A quick rinse and it’s ready for a day in town. Great hat that I highly recommend

Sofloguy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Best hat ever

Living in south Florida with super hot and humid weather 6mo’s/yr, this is the best light weight hat by far. Perfectly Fits larger heads too!!. Just bought 5 of these cuz they ran out last summer. No big logo across the front, makes it one step up from typical casual hat. Need more hats like this without giant logo on hat.

DJ
Location:Phoenix AZ
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Best hat ever!

I use this everyday when I walk outside and it's so comfortable and lightweight even in high temperatures. I'm so glad to have the M/L size as I have trouble finding hats that fit and don't end up giving me a headache. I'll definitely be getting the black once it's back in stock, and would also love to see a plain white.

Capt Becky
Location:SW Florida
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Love this hat

Such a great cap. I love the way you adjust it. This is the best I have ever had. Tighten and/or loosen without having to take the hat off. Thank you for finally coming up with a good way to adjust this hat. Material is great also. Light weigh so it’s not hot. I will be ordering more

Peg
Location:Rochester, NY
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Love both this and Sun Guide

I purchased both the Sun Guide Cap and the Aerial Cap. I like both very much. I have a 7&7/8 (24") head and the L/XL fits perfectly. They are proportioned well – that is they don’t just have a longer adjustment in the back, but the hat is actually designed for larger heads. I love how the Sun Guide Cap can fold so when I stuff it in my pack the bill doesn’t get wrecked up. The Sun Guide comes down a little lower on my head so it stays on better on a windy day. It also has a larger bill than the Aerial. The Aerial is more comfortable to wear but since it sits just a tad higher it doesn’t stay on as well in a strong wind. It’s perfect on a calm day when I just want to keep the sun out of my eyes. Like other reviewers say, the strap in the back does loosen up. I don’t notice it so much if I leave it on, but if I move it around or take it off and put it back on I have to snug it up. I’m so happy that both fit my large head so well that I’ll live with a strap that loosens a little. I’m happy with both.

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