Sealskinz
Sealskinz Wacton Windproof All Weather Skull Cap
- Warmth: 5/10 How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric.
- Wind and rain: 7/10 How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric.
- Weight: 7/10 How much it adds to your pack.
A thin windproof cap under a cycling or climbing helmet
- Weight
- 54 g
- Type
- Windproof hat
- Weather protection
- Windproof or waterproof
- Fabric
- 100% polyester outer (Sealskinz also describes a polyester and nylon blend)
Where to buy
Hollands £22.50 In stock. 2 sizes in stock. Free UK shipping over £99; the shop doesn't publish the Royal Mail or DPD charge below £99.
View at shop: HollandsSealskinz £25 In stock. Delivery £3.95. Black in S/M and L/XL available. £3.95 Royal Mail Tracked 48 under £50, free from £50.
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Our ratings (out of 10)
1 to 10, compared with the whole market. Each says what it's based on. How we score
Warmth
Estimate from maker's specs: hat type and fabric 5/10How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric. 5: Does the job. Average for wild-camping gear.
Estimate from maker's specs
Wind and rain
Estimate from maker's specs: maker's wind and water claims 7/10How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric. 7: Better than most.
Estimate from maker's specs
Weight
Estimate from maker's specs: the maker's weight 7/10How much it adds to your pack. 7: Better than most.
Estimate from maker's specs
In short
Good for
- A thin windproof cap under a cycling or climbing helmet
- Light wind and UV cover on cold, dry days
- Packing a spare head layer in under 60 g
Strengths
- 54 g and thin, ultralight for a windproof hat (Sealskinz product data)
- Windproof, moisture-wicking fabric (Sealskinz)
- Two sizes, S/M and L/XL
Weaknesses
- Skull-cap fit gives no ear cover or warmth to speak of
- Windproof, not waterproof: Sealskinz makes no water claim
- Weight only appears in Sealskinz's hidden product data, not the page text
- Sealskinz says the fabric is a polyester and nylon blend but lists the outer as 100% polyester
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.