Salomon
Bonatti Waterproof Cap
The Salomon Bonatti Waterproof Cap is a lightweight five-panel cap designed for weather protection during outdoor activities. It features a waterproof, windproof, and breathable AdvancedSkin Dry membrane with completely sealed seams, an inner sweatband, and a supple visor. Weighing 2.12 oz (60 g), it includes an elastic adjustable strap at the back and a reflective logo for visibility.
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Waterproof, windproof, and breathable cap with an unstructured crown and adjustable strap.
Waterproof, windproof, and breathable AdvancedSkin Dry membrane with sealed seams, inner sweatband, reflective logo, elastic adjustable strap.
- Material
- Crown: 100% polyamide; Sweatband: 100% polyester
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- Unstructured crown
- Waterproof, windproof, and breathable
- AdvancedSkin Dry membrane
- Completely sealed seams
- Inner sweatband
- Supple straight visor
- Elastic adjustable strap
- Reflective logo
- Lightweight (2.12 oz / 60 g)
Product Insights
The Salomon Bonatti Waterproof Cap is a genuine waterproof running cap with a 2.5-layer membrane that breathes well in cool damp conditions, offering effective rain protection in drizzle to moderate rain; however, the crown wets out in sustained downpour, the untreated polyester sweatband lacks wicking or antimicrobial properties, and the elastic strap loosens after 9–10 miles with no mid-run adjustment. Despite these tradeoffs, it folds flat at 60 g and, at a sale price of 19.99 CAD, costs less than half of comparable ultralight caps.
Verified claims
- Rain performance
- Visor sheds rain effectively; crown fabric wets out in sustained downpour; membrane breathes well in cool damp conditions.
- Breathability
- 2.5-layer membrane breathes well in cool damp, stuffy in warm wet.
- Moisture management
- 100% polyester sweatband lacks wicking or antimicrobial finish.
- Weather performance
- Waterproof and windproof membrane, with brim and sealed seams, protects face from rain and wind; may wet out in heavy rain.
- Ventilation
- Open-neck design provides airflow for cool, misty runs; breathes well except in warm wet weather.
- Fit
- Unstructured crown and two sizes provide snug fit; elastic strap may loosen after 9-10 miles.
- Packability
- Folds flat at 60 g for pocket or pack storage.
- Sizing
- Two size brackets (54–62 cm) minimize strap stretch for a stable fit.
- Strap adjustment
- Elastic strap loosens after 9–10 miles and cannot be tightened mid-run.
- Rain protection
- Weighing 60 g, the Bonatti uses a waterproof AdvancedSkin Dry membrane with fully taped seams rather than a simple DWR coating; it is roughly twice as heavy as the 31 g Mac in a Sac Ultralite Cap.
- Value
- Sale price 19.99 CAD, less than half the cost of the non-waterproof Ciele GoCap ($45 USD), but with a sealed waterproof membrane.
- Weather protection
- Buyers report effective rain protection for runs in drizzle to moderate rain, but the cap can wet out in heavy downpours.
- Sweatband
- Polyester sweatband has no additional moisture-wicking or antimicrobial treatment; it relies on polyester's natural wicking.
- Hood replacement
- Waterproof brim sheet keeps rain off the face without requiring a hood, making the cap an effective hood substitute for long-sleeve or vest-only setups.
Product record
- Title
- Bonatti Waterproof Cap
- Brand
- Salomon
- Price
- 55 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Keeping rain out of your eyes on wet runs
This waterproof cap is made for running in rainy weather: one reviewer reports that even on super rainy runs the hat sheds water so they can see clearly and focus on running instead of wiping their eyes. It can also work as an alternative to a hood, since a reviewer found it provides protection while keeping airflow around the neck and face. In really heavy downpours, that same reviewer notes the main part of the cap tends to wet out.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bonatti Waterproof Cap: Choose this if you run in rain and want a lightweight cap (2.12 oz / 60 g) with a waterproof, windproof, breathable AdvancedSkin Dry membrane, completely sealed seams, an unstructured crown, and an elastic adjustable strap at the back. One reviewer found rain throws off well enough to keep eyes clear and air flowing around the neck and face where a hood would trap heat, but reported the main fabric tends to wet out in really heavy downpours and can need re-tightening around mile 9 or 10 of longer runs. It comes in SML-MED and LARGE-XL sizes.[1,2] | Shakeout Soft 5-Panel Cap: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable running cap: it has a quick-dry fabric with perforated side and rear panels, an absorbent inner band, and a foldable curved visor, and Salomon describes it as transitioning from runs to other aerobic activities. The unstructured five-panel crown is designed to mould to your head, and an adjustable webbing strap with clip closure fits it to you, with reflective branding for visibility. It comes in one size in Black.[3,4,5,6,7] | Sense Aero Ultra-Lightweight Cap: Choose this if you want an ultralight running cap for hot-weather training: at 60 grams, it pairs a quick-drying GridFlow material with open-weave Aerotech panels, micro-perforations, and an absorbent sweatband to keep air moving and moisture managed during intense runs. The full-stretch body and rear strap with plastic buckle make the fit adjustable, and it folds compactly into a pocket for portability. Note this listing is the LARGE-XL size in Ivory/Cream Beige.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Five-panel style waterproof cap photographed from a front-three-quarter lower angle showing the crown, seams, and extended curved brim. Smooth lightweight fabric with visible topstitching and a small printed logo on the front panel.
- Overall shapeLow-profile five-panel cap with a rounded crown and an extended slightly curved brim visible from a front three-quarter view.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.38 · w 0.68 · h 0.48 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, lightweight shell fabric with a slight matte sheen consistent with water-resistant treatment.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Panel seams and topstitchingVisible stitched panel seams running vertically over the crown and horizontal seam across the front panel, with multiple rows of stitching on the brim edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Brim constructionFlat extended brim with concentric rows of topstitching visible on the top surface and a thin darker underside visible along the rear edge.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium) - Front printed logoSmall uppercase wordmark printed on the lower center of the front panel.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Logo text“SALOMON”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Visible stitching colorStitching is the same neon fabric color and is visible as single-line topstitching along seams and multiple rows on the brim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadow under the brim and to the right, photographed at a low front three-quarter angle.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light grey backdrop with soft, diffuse lighting producing minimal specular highlights and a soft shadow beneath and to the right of the cap.
- Shot compositionCap is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image, leaving a large empty space above.
- ShadowLow-contrast shadow cast by the brim and crown on the background, extending rightward and slightly downward.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
neon yellow-green· crown and brim top#D5F17Bwhite· logo printblack· brim underside and rear trim- Overall shapeLow-profile five-panel cap with a rounded crown and an extended slightly curved brim visible from a front three-quarter view.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a neon yellow-green waterproof cap showing smooth fabric panels, curved brim edge, rear opening, and an external elastic adjustment cord with a black toggle; a small white 'S' logo is visible on the left rear panel.
- Overall shapeFive-panel cap shape seen from the rear with a rounded crown and a moderately curved brim projecting to the right
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high) - Fabric and finishSmooth, slightly shiny woven fabric consistent with a waterproof or water-resistant shell; seams are topstitched between panels
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high) - Rear openingHorizontal rear opening at the low back of the crown revealing a black inner lining
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.63 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Elastic adjustment cordNeon elastic cord runs through the rear hem and exits at the right back, terminating in a black plastic cord toggle and a small black bead
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Brim detailCurved visor with concentric stitched rows visible on the top surface; brim edge shows a thin black underside
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.55 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Logo text“S”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.69 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the cap and even diffuse lighting.
- Background and surfaceLight gray seamless background and flat surface with a soft drop shadow under the cap
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the fabric and minimal harsh shadows
- Shot compositionRear-angle product crop centered in the lower half of the frame with substantial empty space above
Colors
neon yellow-green· crown and brim top#CCE96Eblack· inner lining and brim underside#0E0E0Dblack· cord toggle and beadwhite· rear left logo- Overall shapeFive-panel cap shape seen from the rear with a rounded crown and a moderately curved brim projecting to the right
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