Cotopaxi
Altitude 5-Panel Cap
The Cotopaxi Altitude 5-Panel Cap is an adjustable five-panel hat made from recycled nylon, featuring a supple straight visor and a snapback closure. It includes an absorbent inner band and ventilation eyelets for comfort during outdoor activities. The cap has a retro emblem patch on the front with the Cotopaxi logo and 'Gear for Good' text.
- Material
- Recycled nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, sporty, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Recycled nylon 5-panel cap with colour blocking and retro emblem, featuring an absorbent inner band and snapback closure.
Recycled nylon, absorbent inner band, supple straight visor, snapback closure, ventilation eyelets.
- Material
- Recycled nylon
- Style
- casual, sporty, retro
- Occasion
- casual, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- five-panel cap construction
- recycled nylon fabric
- absorbent inner sweatband
- supple straight visor
- snapback adjustable closure
- ventilation eyelets for breathability
- colour block design
- retro emblem logo
Product Insights
The Cotopaxi Altitude 5-Panel Cap is made from 100% recycled nylon sourced from fishing nets and fabric scraps, matching virgin nylon in strength, elasticity, and quick-drying performance while saving 20% water and 30% energy. Its no-center-seam construction yields a lower, squarer crown and a seamless front panel ideal for the retro logo patch. The cap remains light and dry during heavy sweating. Key tradeoffs include easy packability but uncertain shape recovery after compression, and crown springs back after crushing without guaranteed exact shape. Care requires hand washing cool and air drying on a rounded form. Only one colorway (green) is available.
Verified claims
- Environmental impact
- 100% recycled nylon from fishing nets and fabric scraps saves 20% water and 30% energy.
- Performance
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon in strength, elasticity, and quick-drying performance.
- Durability
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon in strength and durability, resisting tears, abrasion, and fraying through repeated pack-and-crush cycles.
- Care
- Wipe down the absorbent inner band after sweaty wears to remove salt and oil buildup before it sets, preventing odor and material degradation.
- Packability
- Easy to pack; shape recovery after compression is uncertain.
- Silhouette
- No center seam gives a lower, squarer crown than standard 6-panel caps.
- Branding
- The seamless front panel provides a clean canvas for the retro logo patch.
- Moisture management
- Cap stays light and dry even during heavy sweating.
- Shape recovery
- The crown may spring back after crushing thanks to its construction and elastic recycled nylon, but exact shape retention is not guaranteed.
- Cleaning
- Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent and air dry over a rounded form away from direct sunlight.
- Color options
- Only one colorway (green) is currently available.
- Breathability and moisture-wicking
- The cap has ventilation eyelets and an absorbent inner band for breathability and moisture management; the recycled nylon is lightweight and quick-drying, but there is no specific moisture-wicking rating for high activity.
- Machine washing
- The cap can be machine washed cold on a delicate cycle inside a mesh bag, though hand washing gives the most control over shape retention.
- Fit and adjustability
- The recycled nylon's elasticity provides a comfortable, no-pinch fit, and the snapback closure stays secure on windy days.
- Sweatband
- The absorbent inner band captures forehead sweat before it reaches the eyes.
Product record
- Title
- Altitude 5-Panel Cap
- Brand
- Cotopaxi
- Price
- 55 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Altitude 5-Panel Cap: Choose this if you want a low-profile, camp-style five-panel cap with colour blocks and a retro emblem patch for an outdoor look full of character, as described by the brand. It is made of 100% recycled nylon, with a supple straight visor, ventilation eyelets, an absorbent inner band, and a snapback closure with an adjustable strap and buckle. Note it comes in a single one-size fit, so it may not suit those needing a more precise size range.[1,2] | Solid Canvas 5-Panel Cap: Choose this if you want a low-profile, five-panel cap in black with a short, slightly curved flat brim, ventilation eyelets, a padded inner band, and a woven front patch with the brand's llama graphic. It is made from 100% recycled polyester in a coarse canvas-style weave, and an adjustable webbing strap with a slide buckle lets you dial in fit on the one-size cut. Note the fabric is non-stretch, so fit depends on the strap adjustment rather than give, and this listing covers the black, one-size variant.[3,4,5] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Five-panel camp-style cap shown in a front three-quarter view; visible sewn fabric panels, a flat curved brim, and a rectangular stitched fabric logo patch on the front panel.
- View and orientationCap shown from a front-right three-quarter angle resting on a flat surface with the brim pointing left-front; crown and front panel clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Panel constructionFive-panel construction apparent: a central top panel with visible vertical seams, a flat front panel with a stitched rectangular patch, and side panels joined by visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Brim shape and finishFlat curved brim with concentric decorative topstitching rows visible across the brim surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Front patchRectangular embroidered or woven fabric patch sewn to the center of the front panel with a patterned border and inner label panel.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Front patch text - brand“cotopaxi”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.49 · w 0.17 · h 0.06 (high) - Front patch text - slogan“GEAR FOR GOOD”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.47 · w 0.11 · h 0.03 (medium) - Side panel eyeletsSmall circular stitched eyelets visible on the right-side panel near the upper rear, matching the panel color.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Topstitch detailsMultiple visible topstitch lines along seams on the crown, front panel, side panels, and brim in a matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the cap; even diffuse lighting with a slight shadow to the lower right.
- Background and surfaceUniform light-gray background and flat surface; subtle drop shadow under the brim and rear-right of the cap.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with gentle highlights on the top of the crown and minimal specular reflection.
- Image crop and framingCap centered lower in the frame with generous empty space above; full product visible with slight right-side truncation of shadow.
Colors
muted teal· top crown panels#75A5B2light turquoise· front panel#96D2D1warm tan· left side panel#C18E5Bmedium brown· right-rear band#8A5434muted teal· brim#74A4ACsteel blue· front patch border#659AA4white· front patch inner panel- View and orientationCap shown from a front-right three-quarter angle resting on a flat surface with the brim pointing left-front; crown and front panel clearly visible.
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Product
Rear-three-quarter view of a five-panel style cap showing the back opening with an adjustable black web strap and plastic buckle; fabric panels in light blue, tan, and brown with visible topstitching and two embroidered eyelets on the tan side panel.
- Overall shapeLow-profile five-panel cap shown from the rear-three-quarter angle, with a gently curved crown, rounded side panels, and a flat to slightly curved brim extending to the right.
- Crown fabric and seamsTop and rear crown panels are light blue fabric with visible double topstitching along center and panel seams.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Side panelsCurved side panel on the visible side is tan fabric with two embroidered eyelets arranged vertically and a visible seam where it meets the crown and lower band.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.35 · w 0.30 · h 0.35 (high) - Lower bandA narrow brown fabric band runs along the base of the side panel wrapping toward the rear, separated from the tan panel by a stitched seam.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Embroidered eyeletsTwo small round embroidered eyelets on the tan side panel, color matching the tan fabric.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.48 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium) - BrimFlat to slightly curved brim in the same light blue fabric as the crown, with visible concentric topstitching lines.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Rear opening and strapRear rectangular opening for head with a black woven adjustable strap threaded through a small black plastic ladder-style buckle; strap tail extends left.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Stitching detailContrasting visible machine topstitch lines in a similar tone to the fabric along panel joins, brim edge, and band seams.
Other
Studio product shot on a pale neutral background with soft shadow beneath the cap; image crops above the cap leaving ample negative space.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft shadow under the cap indicating directional lighting from above-left.
- Shot compositionRear-three-quarter angle composed with the cap centered slightly left of center and the brim pointing to the right; ample empty space above the cap.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with a diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the left of the cap; minimal reflections on fabric.
Colors
light blue· crown and brim#8EB5C0tan· side panel#C3925Dmedium brown· lower band#7B4C32black· adjustable strap and buckle#0D0D0E