5.11 Cap: Tactical Baseball Caps with Velcro, Ripstop and Perforation

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5.11 Cap: A Tactical Baseball Cap for Duty, the Field and the City

The 5.11 cap is a baseball cap with a classic silhouette, a wide brim and the 5.11 logo on the front. It suits military and law enforcement personnel as headwear to go with a field uniform. It also suits those who go to the shooting range, hike, or simply prefer a utilitarian style. What sets it apart from other tactical caps is less its cut than the combination of a simple look and a recognizable logo, so it works equally well with a uniform and with civilian clothes.

Velcro, Ripstop or Perforation: How the Models Differ

A 5.11 baseball cap with a Velcro panel on the front is designed for those who wear patches. You can attach a unit patch, a blood type patch or a morale patch such as "Karatel" and swap it quickly when needed. On duty this is convenient, but without a patch the exposed Velcro looks unfinished and collects lint and grass seeds.

Ripstop is a fabric with a reinforced weave that keeps a small puncture from turning into a long tear. Choose it if the cap will be used in the forest and on training exercises or will constantly end up crumpled in a backpack or pocket. Regular fabric feels nicer to the touch, but it wears through faster at the folds and along the edges of the brim.

The perforated model has rows of holes on the side panels through which warm air escapes. This is the option for hot weather, workouts and long walks, when your head sweats quickly. There are downsides too: dust and fine raindrops get through the holes more easily, and instead of a Velcro patch panel these caps have a logo patch.

Multicam, Olive or a Neutral Color

A 5.11 Multicam cap is the most logical choice for a field uniform in the same camouflage, since the pattern is designed for varied surroundings: foliage, dry grass, soil. Do not combine different camouflage patterns in one kit: mismatched patterns stand out more than a solid-color item and look awkward.

A 5.11 olive cap goes with a solid-color uniform and with civilian clothes. Coyote and desert camouflage work better among dry vegetation, sand and autumn leaves, and also match gear in coyote color. Black and gray baseball caps are mainly for the city, security work and training. Keep in mind that in the field a black silhouette is very noticeable and heats up more in the sun than lighter shades. Gray, meanwhile, shows dust and fading less.

How to Choose the Size and Fit

Head circumference is adjusted with a Velcro strap at the back, so one cap fits people with different head sizes. If the model comes in sizes S, M, L, first choose the size by head circumference and use the adjuster only to fine-tune the fit. Do not tighten the Velcro all the way: the back part bunches up into folds, presses on the back of the head and deforms faster.

A well-fitted cap does not slide over your eyes when you bend over and does not leave marks on your forehead after several hours of wear. If you use active earmuffs or glasses, try the cap on together with them: the edges should not press on the temples. If you are looking for a model from another manufacturer or with other details, browse all tactical baseball caps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attach a patch to a 5.11 cap?

Yes, if you choose a model with a Velcro panel on the front. Any patch with a matching Velcro backing will work. Perforated baseball caps have no such panel; they have a logo patch instead.

Which 5.11 baseball cap should I choose for hot days?

The perforated model will cope best: the holes on the sides let warm air out. Light colors are also a good choice, such as gray or coyote, which heat up less in the sun. A black cap heats up the most in direct sun.

Does a 5.11 cap go with civilian clothes?

Yes, especially the black, gray and olive ones. They go with jeans, hoodies and a softshell jacket and do not attract unnecessary attention. Camouflage versions are more appropriate with a uniform or on a hike.