HIKO Neo 1.5 cap

Hiko Neo 1.5 Hat: Lightweight neoprene protection for cooler weather

Neo 1.5: Lightweight Thermal Headwear

Hiko Neo 1.5 cap This neoprene beanie is designed for paddlers and other athletes who spend time in colder, windy, or damp environments. It helps protect the head from getting cold while paddling, in splashing water, while swimming, or when on shore.

Thanks to its lightweight design, it is particularly well-suited for mildly cold conditions, when a regular fabric hat loses its comfort once it gets wet, but a thicker neoprene balaclava would be unnecessarily warm or bulky.

1.5 mm neoprene for mildly cold conditions

The hat is made of 1.5 mm neoprene. The thin neoprene layer provides light thermal insulation while remaining flexible and comfortable when moving on the water.

• Thickness: 1.5 mm: Lightweight thermal protection for cooler weather.
• Neoprene material: It helps reduce the loss of body heat caused by wind and contact with water.
• Low volume: Practical for active sports and easy to pack with your gear.
• Flexible design: It conforms well to the shape of the head when the correct size is chosen.

Comfort During Active Water Activities

The hat serves as a simple additional layer for situations when you need a little extra warmth without significantly restricting your movement. A properly fitting size should keep the hat in place while paddling, in the wind, and during normal movement on shore.

• Lightweight construction: Suitable for active outdoor activities on and around the water.
• Wind protection: It helps improve comfort in changing weather conditions.
• Ease of use: You can quickly put it on when it gets cold or before a long ride.
• A practical addition: It doesn't take up much space in your canoeing gear.

On its own or under a helmet

You can wear the Hiko Neo 1.5 beanie on its own during touring paddling, recreational time by the water, or other outdoor activities. Depending on the helmet’s design and your size, it can also serve as a lightweight thermal layer under a paddling helmet.

• Standalone use: Lightweight head protection for windy and cooler weather.
• Under the helmet: An additional thermal layer for water sports during the colder part of the season.
• Checking the fit: The helmet must fit snugly, even with a hat on, and must not shift.
• Easy layering: Combine with other wetsuit and paddling gear depending on the conditions.

Suitable use

The Hiko Neo 1.5 hat is suitable for water activities and colder outdoor environments:

• Kayaking and Canoeing: Thermal comfort while paddling on rivers, lakes, and the sea.
• Rafting: Additional head protection against wind and splashing water.
• Paddleboarding: A practical layer for paddling and in case you fall into the water.
• Yachting: Additional protection from wind and moisture on deck.
• Water tourism: A lightweight accessory for outings in changeable weather.
• Outdoor activities: A practical neoprene layer for spending time outdoors in damp and cold conditions.

Technical parameters

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you make a purchase, you earn points in our rewards program, which you can use as a discount on your next purchase of water sports equipment—such as a helmet, life jacket, neoprene gloves, water sports jacket, neoprene shoes, or other accessories for time on the water.

Expert Advice

The hat should fit comfortably but shouldn't press against your forehead, ears, or the back of your neck. If you're wearing it under a whitewater helmet, always try on the entire combination and make sure the helmet still fits properly and securely. After use, rinse the cap with fresh water and let it dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight and sources of intense heat.