What standard must a cap pass to be labelled "anti-UV"?
The anti-UV standards for hats are very specific: The fabric must of course be anti-UV (UPF index greater than 50) but this is not enough to claim the finished product anti-UV. The cap must also have a panel width that fully protects the face and neck.
This Trek 900 cap complies with the standard so you can hike with peace of mind: you are perfectly protected!
Why is the inside of the visor darker?
When you walk in the sand, the sun's rays reflect off the inside of the visor and can dazzle you. To avoid this, we chose a darker color that avoids this unpleasant reverberation.
Why hide your face in the desert?
Those who have already experienced it will be able to testify, sandstorms are frequent in the desert. It is then necessary to cover your face if you don't want to eat sand the rest of your trekking!
Our cap has 2 snaps to keep the cap in front of your face.
This function also protects the face and neck from UV rays.
Why protect the neck?
You may not know it, but sunstroke does not only come from exposure to UV rays on the skull. You can also get sunstroke if your neck is exposed. To prevent this, our Desert 900 cap has long flaps that cover the nape of the neck, up to the shoulders.
