VÅGA

VÅGA started in the Lake District, making running caps that could handle the kind of conditions you actually train in—wet, windy, unpredictable. The idea was simple: build something light, breathable, and weather-resistant that you don’t have to think about mid-run. And that’s exactly what they’ve done. The fit is secure without being tight, the materials dry fast, and they hold up over time without losing shape or structure.

Most of their caps weigh next to nothing, a big reason they’ve built such a following among ultralight runners, with some models incorporating subtle reflective detailing for extra visibility when light’s low. It helps they look great too. The shapes are sharp, the colours are confident without being loud, and the branding is clean enough that you can wear them well beyond your runs. You’ll see VÅGA caps on trails and start lines, but just as often in day-to-day life, which says a lot. There’s no big push for attention here, just solid, well-designed kit that works when you're on the move, and when you’re not.