ESSENTIAL HATS
Whether you want to protect your eyes, your skin, your hair, or just keep warm, a hat is a key purchase
SEALSKINZ Salle All Weather Fold Cap
£22.40|One size|sealskinz.com|TesterRachel I
This is a very stylish and high quality cap. If anything, it’s a bit too nice. What do I mean? It was immediately half-inched by my son when it arrived in the post and I had to wrestle it back to be able to test it. Not only does it satisfy the sartorial demands of a 17-year-old boy, it’s also breathable, SPF40 AND waterproof. I’ve used it on quite a few runs now and it’s been surprisingly breathable. However, my favourite function is the elastic bit at the back which can be tightened to really grip your head. My son wore it up Pen Y Fan on a windy day and it stayed on nice and snugly even at the summit. The back clip is a real buckle like the type you get on a belt or bag; it’s fully adjustable and fits all sizes. If you need any further persuasion, check this out: there’s a seam down the middle of the peak so the whole cap folds down to a size that is utterly pocketable and it re-forms perfectly when required. Mine (aka his) is in racing green but it also comes in a dusky pink and grey. Excellent design and superbly made.