Showers Pass eVent cap

I considered a waterproof cap like this one for last winter. Think I was looking at Sealskin and Endura. Thought I would need to buy 2. One lined, and one unlined for different temps. Eventually ditched the cap route and went for a waterproof Sugoi helmet cover. Although my cycling chums ridicule me for looking a bit of a tit and a throw back to the 50's, the cover really works. It still allows air to pass over the top of my head through the base if the helmet (probably in the same way as the current trend towards aero helmets), and it allows me to either wear a cap or a buff or nothing on my head depending in the outside temperature. Additional plus is the ability to remove the cover as the weather conditions change. So overall I think my choice offers the max rain protection coupled to versatility. So if your ok putting up with your mates ridicule (mine is day glow yellow and I'm referred to as an angry pluke/zit) it's the way to go. Remember when you are sitting at the Saturday coffee stop looking comfortable while your mates are wringing out their saturated caps and buffs, you will have the last laugh.

I have this cap and it's fantastic. As far as breathablity goes its great. I have worn it for commutes and longer 40 mile rides in the rain na d my head has stayed dry. I couldnt really fault it.

Sounds appealing to me - one of the benefits of a cap, when worn under a helmet is the addition of a 'peak' to keep rain out of your eyes. A cotton cap becomes a miserable soggy thing after a downpour so this sounds like it could be just the ticket, especially on cool days.

Is this some sort of April fool's day joke?

To me (and I do have some experience) eVent is by far the best membrane in terms of breathability. It's far from leaving your skin perfectly dry during intense workouts but it's far better at letting the sweat out than other fabrics.

Please note, however, that while water evaporates, salt and dirt don't. This means a lot of sticky residue after a long intense ride.

But still, like I said before, eVent is the best membrane I've tried so far.

So it's not breathable then?

Hmm, well I switched to my new Gore Oxygen rain jacket mid-commute home when the rain got too heavy. But it was very mild so I was concerned about overheating. But the jacket was most impressive. I stayed dry and it was definitely breathable. If you're saying you still overheat in these then perhaps this hat isn't for you?

They should have built in some guttering to catch all the rainwater, send it down a tube and into your water bottle.

That water has to go somewhere. Probably down your neck.

Not sure if this is progress...

Is it really, really, really breathable?

I ask specifically because I've done the whole 'It's really breathable' thing to death; going through softshells, Gore Tex, Gore Tex Pac-Lite, e-Vent, and any number of fabrics inbetween, and always been somewhat underwhelmed by the claims.

I've been out today with just a cotton cap on, and even that was overwhelmed after half an hour; good job I took another spare.

So; is it really breathable or will I end up with lukewarm sweat gently dripping down my face?