Wetsuit Hood

Looking for a wetsuit hood?  There are many reasons to get yourself a wetsuit hood, you may be a triathelete, a kayaker, rafter, canoer or a snorkeler, regardless of the case, a good wetsuit hood is going to be a necessity for you to both provide protection by keeping your head warm as well as by reducing resistance within the water.

If you’re not sure which wetsuit hood to get for yourself, here is a quick look at a few of your options:

1.  Tilos 1mm Metal-Light Coated Neoprene Adjustable Beanie for Surf Surfing Kayak Rafting Canoe Snorkel Swimming Cap Hat

This is a great cap that will keep you quite warm when out swimming.  One reviewer mentions it did a great job for him in 70 degree water.  One issue that was mentioned though as a diver was that it would trap air at the top of it from the regulator.  The air would keep his head warmer however it messed with his buoyancy and pull him up when his tank got low.  This would lead him to have to flip over and let the air out which then lets cold water in.  Other than that whole issue though it’s a good beanie to keep warm during dives.

This is also great if you happen to be bald and out snorkeling in a hot climate.  You don’t want to get your head all sunburned so a nice beanie like this will keep you well protected.  This one only costs $14.99.

2.  Neoprene Swim Cap

Here’s another one to consider for you straight up swimmers out there, this one is $23.99.  This one will give you about 5 degrees of warmth, it is made out of flexible smooth composite skin rubber which means there is no need for any Velcro.

There is a thin chin strap on this to enhance comfort as well while keeping chafing and obstruction of breathing down to a minimum.

You can get this in black and it is 1 size fits all.  You won’t have to worry about this hat riding up or off of your head as well.  Pick it up at Amazon for $23.99 if you’re interested.

3.  7mm NeoSport Bibbed SCUBA Hood

Here’s one for anyone going scuba diving.  This is a full on scuba wetsuit hood which covers everything but a portion for your eyes/goggles.  It is $37.95 - $39.95 depending on the size.  It’s good for temperatures in the 40’s and 50’s and it has sealed seams to keep cold water from getting in.  This also has a trimmable face seal so that you can tailor it to fit your mask perfectly.

So if you’re looking for a wetsuit hood, those are 3 different options depending on what you need it for.  I’d suggest looking them up and doing a bit more research to be sure of your purchase decision.