Pearl Izumi Men's Thermal Skull Cap, Black, One

4.3 out of 5 stars 212 ratings
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Product details

  • Fit type
    Fitted
  • Pattern
    Solid

About this item

  • Spring/Summer 2014
  • A skull cap dedicated to keeping your head warm, dry, and comfortable during cool weather rides.
  • Gear designed and constructed to fit perfectly to the body in motion. The perfect balance of anatomic fit, performance engineered materials and the personal interface between athlete and gear.
  • Our 4 core fabric technologies (Transfer, Barrier, Thermal and Softshell ) create a system that works to help you maintain the perfect temperature for the weather conditions and activity range day in and day out
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Product Description

The Thermal Skull Cap with PRO Thermal fabric offers both warmth and great moisture transfer for those days when you need extra coverage under your helmet.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16 x 12 x 0.45 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 14361204
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ PEARL iZUMi
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0089DP0CS
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 212 ratings

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Customers find the skull cap keeps their head warm in cooler weather and works well for cold riding, while being comfortable under helmets and not too bulky. The hat effectively covers ears and provides good wind resistance, with one customer noting it's thin enough to allow helmet adjustment. They appreciate its manufacturing quality and durability, and consider it a great road biking accessory.

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123 customers mention "Warmth"113 positive10 negative

Customers find the skull cap keeps their head warm in cooler weather, particularly noting its effectiveness in temperatures from 30 to 40 degrees.

"This cap is awesome. It's not too bulky at all, and I wear it in temperatures from the mid 20s all the way up to the high 40s/low 50s...." Read more

"...It is definitely thicker and warmer than their transfer cap while not being too thick to make putting on my bike helmet problematic...." Read more

"...Made of decent thermal wicking fabric. Probably works for 40+ temps. Comfy and breathable. Pearl Izumi quality...." Read more

"...It's a great, warm cap that does the job, I just wish PI had another size up available as an option." Read more

101 customers mention "Fit"80 positive21 negative

Customers find the skull cap comfortable, particularly noting that it fits well under helmets and is not bulky.

"This cap is awesome. It's not too bulky at all, and I wear it in temperatures from the mid 20s all the way up to the high 40s/low 50s...." Read more

"...Sure enough, the stretchy material does allow it to fit comfortably and cover the tops of my ears without it being uncomfortable...." Read more

"...Made of decent thermal wicking fabric. Probably works for 40+ temps. Comfy and breathable. Pearl Izumi quality...." Read more

"...This fits reasonably well, but it's hard to get it to stay down over my ears once I start moving...." Read more

47 customers mention "Functionality"42 positive5 negative

Customers find that the skull cap works well, with one customer noting it performs better than ear muffs.

"It is a good beanie. Not much to say about it. Made of decent thermal wicking fabric. Probably works for 40+ temps. Comfy and breathable...." Read more

"...It's a great, warm cap that does the job, I just wish PI had another size up available as an option." Read more

"...This hat works perfectly for those days. I also wear it under the wool hat on really cold days to keep the itchy wool hat off my skin...." Read more

"This hat functions well in the 30's and above temp. range. It is windproof...." Read more

38 customers mention "Ear coverage"27 positive11 negative

Customers like how the hat covers their ears.

"...It's long enough that it covers my ears and forehead, which is what I was looking for. Highly recommended." Read more

"...the stretchy material does allow it to fit comfortably and cover the tops of my ears without it being uncomfortable...." Read more

"...Also, it does not fully cover my ears. And no...." Read more

"...It not only keeps my head warm, it covers my ears well...." Read more

21 customers mention "Thickness"19 positive2 negative

Customers like the thickness of the cap, noting it's not too thin and one customer mentions it's thin enough to allow helmet adjustment.

"...is definitely thicker and warmer than their transfer cap while not being too thick to make putting on my bike helmet problematic. Highly recommended!" Read more

"Good for those cold day above freezing. And the low profile material does not cramp a bike helmet too much...." Read more

"...The fabric is thin enough to allow helmet adjustment but still warm enough to keep my head perfectly toasty...." Read more

"I wear a 7 5/8. This is snug but it stretch's. Thin and warm." Read more

19 customers mention "Quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the hat's quality, noting its durable construction and nice fabric, with one customer specifically mentioning its thermal wicking properties.

"It is a good beanie. Not much to say about it. Made of decent thermal wicking fabric. Probably works for 40+ temps. Comfy and breathable...." Read more

"...Not coming apart, just looking rough." Read more

"This is a one size fits all and I like the quality as I generally do with Pearl Izumi gear. It fits well and will work well underneath a helmet...." Read more

"...It's slightly elastic for a form fit and well made." Read more

17 customers mention "Hat quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the quality of this cycling cap, describing it as sleek and suitable for road biking.

"Great for cycling but too tight for my head. I have the another one that doesnt say thermal on it and it fits fine. But not as warm as this one...." Read more

"I do like this hat, mainly because it's not bulky and it's nice and light...." Read more

"...to where it's squeezing the blood out of my head or anything, it's a very nice, comfortable fit...." Read more

"Yes this fits and is very sleek. Good for bike riding." Read more

13 customers mention "Wind resistance"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the skull cap effective at stopping wind and handling it well.

"...It's windproof but it's not too insulated, so it breathes well...." Read more

"This hat functions well in the 30's and above temp. range. It is windproof...." Read more

"...It stops the wind but doesn't leave me sweating like a sweatshirt which is a big plus...." Read more

"...my ears which is what really gets cold but does a good job of keeping the wind off my head as well...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Sam D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great cycling cap!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2013
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    This cap is awesome. It's not too bulky at all, and I wear it in temperatures from the mid 20s all the way up to the high 40s/low 50s. It's windproof but it's not too insulated, so it breathes well. I have a pretty big head (hat size 7 3/8) and it fits well, although it feels a little bit like wearing a swim cap. It's long enough that it covers my ears and forehead, which is what I was looking for. Highly recommended.
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  • TobycW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great skull cap
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2013
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    I have a big head (7 3/4" fitted caps) and read reviews on this cap that says it fits. Sure enough, the stretchy material does allow it to fit comfortably and cover the tops of my ears without it being uncomfortable. It is definitely thicker and warmer than their transfer cap while not being too thick to make putting on my bike helmet problematic. Highly recommended!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Benjamin K. Lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good but for a bigger melon.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2016
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    It is a good beanie. Not much to say about it. Made of decent thermal wicking fabric. Probably works for 40+ temps. Comfy and breathable. Pearl Izumi quality.

    One thing is that sizing is for a bigger head. I have a pea sized noggin ( no brains, but that's another story) and it is big. Size of my head is 6 ³/⁴".
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  • Seventh-777
    3.0 out of 5 stars A little small for folks with big mugs.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2013
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    I wear a 2XL motorcycle helmet and an XL downhill cycling helmet, so I suppose you could say that I have a large 'noggin. This fits reasonably well, but it's hard to get it to stay down over my ears once I start moving. It's a great, warm cap that does the job, I just wish PI had another size up available as an option.
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  • D. Clemmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Small and warm
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014
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    I've used this, comfortably, down to the mid-thirties. That's even a little better than I expected when I bought it.

    Update: one day later, down to the upper-twenties. Still just fine; didn't have me itching to put the balaclava on. I also forgot to mention that I've worn it in rain before, and haven't found my head getting wet.

    Update 2: a few days later. Ok down to mid-twenties (for two hours), and fine there. One thing did occur to me; it might be that this is a good cycling cap, and a bad running one. I noticed that my helmet's straps hold the ears in place, and that might be why it works well for some, and not for others.
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  • NYMTB
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like to mountain bike year round
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
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    I like to mountain bike year round. I honestly start wearing this around 55 degrees and have used it as low as 14 degrees. It does not keep me 'hot' but it keeps the cold wind out of my ears. What I really like about it my helmet still fits the way a helmet should. I do have to rotate the adjustment 1-2 clicks, but with modern helmets that is a piece of cake,

    It is unisex and the ladies will like that there is a place to pull a pony tail through.
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  • S. Albert
    1.0 out of 5 stars Too Small - Avoid Unless You Wear a Ponytail
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014
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    I've had this since Nov '12. I have a 7 1/2 head and this does not fit- it won't go below my ears without stretching hard, and then it doesn't keep its shape. Not one size fits all! The cap slips around my head under my bike helmet. It keeps my head warm, but not my ears, which this should fit over.

    I don't know if this is a guy's skull cap either: there's a slit in the back for a pony tail. I don't get this gear.

    Great idea, but I would recommend avoiding it. Get a helmet with no vents for cold weather.
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  • Matthew Durr
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not very warm, and too small for a 7 3/4 head
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015
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    I wore this first time out on a short 10-minute ride at 40-degrees and my head and ears were chilled before I was even halfway done. The thermal fabric may make for a good base layer for something else, but I only start wearing a skullcap if it's below 45 degrees.

    I immediately returned this and got the Barrier variant of the same skull cap. Much better buy, see my review on that product page.

    Last note, fits very tight on a 7 3/4 size head, even with short hair.
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