“Disclaimer: I received a Buff Pack Run Cap to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!”
As you may already know I’m obsessed with Buff ® products. I have a dedicated drawer for my many styles of Buff multifunctional headwear, my friends joke that Buff is part of the ‘Jessica Rudd uniform’, and I have 7 previous Buff product reviews on this blog. It’s not surprising then that I was excited to add a new (to me) style Buff product to my drawer.
The Pack Run Cap is described as “Ultralight and ultra smart…built to go the distance.” I normally wear visors or Buff multifunctional headwear when running instead of a full cap but decided this was a good opportunity to give running hats another shot. I was immediately impressed as soon as opening the package to find the hat has a “barely there” weight to it and crushes down to smaller than a palm size. I already knew this would come in handy for travel (whenever we get to travel again), as well as easily stored in a pack during during ultradistance events. From the Buff website, the many amazing features of this small yet mighty product are clear:
- Exceptionally lightweight, weighs only one ounce
- Packable design with crushable brim that regains its shape for reliable sun protection
- 4-way stretch fabric for comfort
- Upper panel provides UPF 50 protection*
- Fastwick fabric side panels wicks away moisture and improves breathability
- Low profile sweatband keeps perspiration out of eyes
- Adjustable elastic cord at back for a secure fit
- Reflective tab on back, logo on front add low-light visibility
I have used the hat on several training runs and, most notably, two long distance events with sunny, 90+ degree, high humidity conditions. The super light design keeps the sun out of my eyes without trapping heat on my head. One nice advantage of wearing a hat instead of a visor is the ability to hold ice on my head as well, something that was REALLY NICE while running loops around a track for 6 hours at Merrill’s Mile a couple weekends ago. One of the best features for me, considering I have a ton of hair, is the super simple adjustable elastic cord, which allowed for quick adjustments regardless of whether I have my hair in a bun or ponytail.
Finally, this hat will always have a special place in my heart now because I was wearing it yesterday when I podiumed for the first time ever in a race! 2nd place female, 4th overall at the Run The ATL 20-ish mile adventure race around Atlanta. Bonus points for the fact that it fit easily under my helmet for the bike ride to the start of the race. 😀
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Here’s what other BibRave Pros have to say about the Pack Run Cap:
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