Palm Pilot

Palm Pilot Cap: A neoprene cap for cold water

Pilot Cap: Thermal Protection for the Head While Paddling

Palm Pilot Cap This neoprene beanie is designed for water sports in colder conditions. It helps protect your head and ears from cold water, wind, and the chill while paddling, rafting, paddleboarding, or engaging in other water activities.

The hat is lightweight and has a low profile, so it can be worn on its own or under a kayaking helmet. It’s a practical accessory for times when a regular baseball cap or fabric hat no longer provides enough protection against the cold and damp.

2.5 mm Quick Dry neoprene with a thermal lining

The Pilot Cap is made of 2.5 mm Quick Dry thermal neoprene, which provides warm insulation when it comes into contact with cold water. The quick-drying inner lining enhances comfort when the hat gets wet repeatedly and helps reduce the unpleasant feeling of a wet hat during a long day on the water.

• Thickness: 2.5 mm: Thermal insulation for the head in colder water and windy weather.
• Quick Dry neoprene: A quick-drying material suitable for repeated contact with water.
• Thermal lining: A more pleasant feel against the skin and improved thermal comfort.
• Lightweight construction: Practical for active use without taking up unnecessary space.

Ear flaps and flat seams for comfort

The hat's design also covers the ears, which can get noticeably cold in the wind or when exposed to cold water. Flat seams enhance comfort and help reduce pressure points, especially when wearing the hat under a helmet.

• Covering over the ears: Better protection for sensitive areas of the head against the cold and wind.
• Flat seams: More comfortable contact with the skin and a lower risk of pressure sores.
• Low profile: Can be worn on its own or under a helmet.
• Stable installation: When the right size is chosen, the hat stays on your head while you're moving.

Adjustable and removable chin strap

An adjustable chin strap with a low-profile buckle helps secure the cap in windy conditions, while swimming, or during vigorous activity on the water. The strap can be detached as needed if you’re wearing the cap under a helmet or prefer a looser fit.

• Adjustable strap: The ability to adjust the chin strap.
• Removable design: Use the tape only when you need it.
• Low-profile buckle: It minimizes interference when worn under a whitewater helmet.
• A more secure grip: Handy in windy conditions, in a current, or while swimming.

Also suitable for wearing under a kayaking helmet

Thanks to its thin neoprene construction and flat seams, you can wear the Palm Pilot Cap under a whitewater helmet. The cap provides thermal protection for your head without significantly increasing the bulk under the helmet. Before using it in whitewater, always make sure that your helmet still fits properly and stays securely in place with the cap on.

• Under the helmet: An extra layer of warmth for cold-weather paddling trips.
• Secure fit: The helmet must still fit properly after putting on a hat.
• Comfort in the Cold: It helps keep you warm in windy conditions, when splashed with water, and while swimming.
• Versatility: Wear it on its own in milder conditions or under a helmet in whitewater.

Suitable use

The Palm Pilot Cap is suitable for water sports in cooler water and windier weather:

• Kayaking and Canoeing: Heat protection for the head while paddling on rivers, lakes, and the ocean.
• Rafting: Protects the head and ears from splashing water and wind.
• Whitewater: A lightweight thermal layer to wear under a kayaking helmet.
• Paddleboarding: Comfort while paddling and in the event of a fall into the water.
• Yachting: Protection from wind and moisture on board.
• Other water sports: A practical hat for spending time in cold water or during the cooler part of the season.

Technical parameters

Bonus program and purchase benefits

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

Expert Advice

The cap should fit snugly, but it must not press against your forehead or ears. If you plan to wear it under a helmet, always try on the entire combination: the helmet, together with the cap, must fit securely, must not slip, and must not obstruct your field of vision. After use, rinse the cap with fresh water and let it air dry in the shade; do not expose the neoprene to direct sunlight or a strong heat source for extended periods.