Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Beanie
Outdoor Research lists a merino blend, UPF 30, and a double-layered ear band. Regular price $36.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$14.4 to $36 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Hats
Sun caps, a UPF bucket, a rain cap, a waxed hat, and beanies for the cold.
Method on this page. Desk research from maker pages. Sun and rain hats need a brim measurement or a fabric name. The cold hat is merino.
A hat is the smallest weather layer. Sun wants a brim. Rain wants a waterproof fabric. Cold wants merino that fits under a hood.
The Sun Runner and the Tilley T1 cover sun. The Seattle Rain Cap and the Tilley TWS1 cover wet weather. Beanies come from Outdoor Research and Smartwool. The Vigor Plus balaclava is the cold face cover.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Pick | Price | Price | Fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Beanie | $14.4 to $36 | Merino wool blend | |
| Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap | $17.6 to $44 | ||
| Outdoor Research Vesper Insulated Bucket Hat | $74 | $74 | |
| Outdoor Research Seattle Rain Cap | $22.4 to $56 | GORE-TEX, fully seam taped | |
| Outdoor Research Vigor Plus Balaclava | $21.6 to $54 | Grid-backed recycled fleece | |
| Outdoor Research Yukon Cap | $56 | $56 | |
| Outdoor Research Wind Pro Hat | $16.8 to $42 | Polartec Wind Pro | |
| Smartwool Active Fleece Beanie | $35 | $35 | |
| Smartwool Second Cut Cuff Beanie | $45 | $45 | |
| Tilley Iconic T1 Cord Bucket | $99 | $99 | Italian corduroy |
| Tilley TWS1 All Weather Hat | $96 | $96 | Schoeller 3x dry |
| Tilley Waxed T3 | $120 | $120 |
Gear picks in this note
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap
Outdoor Research lists a 2.75 in brim and internal UPF 40 fabric. Regular price $44.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$17.6 to $44 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Vesper Insulated Bucket Hat
Outdoor Research lists a nylon and elastane bucket for cold travel, at $74.
$74 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Seattle Rain Cap
Outdoor Research lists GORE-TEX, seam tape, a 3 in brim, and UPF 50+. Regular price $56.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$22.4 to $56 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Vigor Plus Balaclava
Outdoor Research lists a recycled fleece balaclava with a hinge for coverage.
$21.6 to $54 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Yukon Cap
Outdoor Research lists recycled polyester with a polyester and wool lining, at $56.
$56 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Outdoor Research
Outdoor Research Wind Pro Hat
Outdoor Research lists Polartec Wind Pro fabric that it calls wind and water resistant.
$16.8 to $42 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Smartwool
Smartwool Active Fleece Beanie
Smartwool lists polyester and soft-brushed merino, at $35.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$35 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Smartwool
Smartwool Second Cut Cuff Beanie
Smartwool lists 50% recycled fiber and 50% virgin merino, at $45.
$45 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Tilley
Tilley Iconic T1 Cord Bucket
Tilley lists UPF 50+ and says the hat blocks 98% of UV, at $99.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$99 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Tilley
Tilley TWS1 All Weather Hat
Tilley lists Schoeller 3x dry fabric and a reflective wind cord, at $96.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$96 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Tilley
Tilley Waxed T3
Tilley says the Waxed T3 is for city streets and remote trails, at $120.
- Solo
- Couple
- Retirees
$120 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
View productFAQ
What blocks sun?
The Sun Runner Cap. Outdoor Research lists a 2.75 in brim and internal UPF 40 fabric.
What blocks rain?
The Seattle Rain Cap. The page lists GORE-TEX, seam tape, a 3 in brim, and UPF 50+.