☀️ Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap: Neck-Saving Shade For Long Days Outside

Written By The Blue Collar Boyfriend

If you’re on a roof, mowing lots, running conduit, or just chasing the kids around a ball field, the sun doesn’t care. This hat does. The Sun Runner Cap is a regular ball cap when you want it, and a full-coverage sun shield when you need it—snap the cape on, keep your neck and ears from getting cooked, and get back to work. REIAmazon

Why this lid earns its keep

  • Serious UV protection: Fabric rated UPF 40 with a snap-on/off neck cape—coverage when the rays are nasty, breathability when they’re not. REIOutdoor Research

  • Stays cooler, feels drier: Mesh side panels and a TransAction™ wicking headband keep sweat moving and air flowing. REI

  • Built for job sites: Water-resistant, quick-dry, lightweight materials that don’t get soggy and heavy when the heat cranks. REI

  • Work-smart details: Dark under-brim to cut glare, hook-and-loop back for quick fit, removable chin cord so the wind doesn’t steal it. REI

Specs that matter (so you don’t have to guess)

  • Brim width: ~2.75 in.

  • Cape length: ~10.75 in.

  • Weight: about 2.8 oz
    Light, packable, machine-washable—use it hard and clean it quick. REI

Who it’s for

Roofers, landscapers, utility crews, concrete finishers, anglers, trail crews—anyone who spends real time in the sun and would rather not roast their neck to prove a point.

Bottom line

Skip the fried-lobster look. The Sun Runner Cap gives you shade where it counts without getting in your way. Snap the cape on for the scorchers, pull it off when the clouds roll in, and keep moving.

👉 Grab the Sun Runner on Amazon and save your skin for tomorrow.

The Blue Collar Boyfriend

At The Blue Collar Boyfriend, we’re all about equipping tradesmen and women with the best gear to get the job done right—because quality tools aren’t a luxury, they’re a necessity.

Let us introduce ourselves. We’re Jerry and Louise, a husband-and-wife team married for over 30 years. In that time, we’ve seen the blue-collar world evolve in big ways. Jerry is a Master Electrician with experience in residential, commercial, and industrial work. He’s also served as a Plant Operations Director in both healthcare and senior living communities.

Louise has been along for the ride—always looking for ways to support her hardworking man. From searching for the best work gear and tools to making sure he had what he needed to stay safe and comfortable on the job, she knows the struggle of finding quality products that truly deliver.

Over the years, we’ve come to realize we have more to offer than just our own experience. We’ve found companies and products we trust, and we have friends in the trades with a wealth of knowledge to share. We created The Blue Collar Boyfriend to build a community—one that provides encouragement, insight, and real recommendations for the hardworking men and women who keep our communities running.

Here on our page, you’ll find tips, advice, solutions, product recommendations, humor, and relatable content. Follow along and join the conversation!

https://thebluecollarboyfriend.com
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