I’ve been putting the Daud Bharat Ultralight cap through its paces on my long runs and mountain trails around Manali, and it has absolutely delivered. The perforated side panels provide excellent ventilation during demanding training blocks, and the ultralight material barely feels like it's there once you get moving. The dark underbrim is also a really smart touch for cutting down on intense high-altitude sun glare. Whether you're logging long road miles or tackling steep trail elevation, this cap is a highly breathable, reliable piece of gear that easily handles the effort. Can't wait to try it in next summer in ladakhi mountains.

I’ve been using DaudBharat cap for a while now and as a runner I rate it extremely high! Besides the fact that it just weighs 31g and comes in so many awesome vibrant colours, it makes me proud to wear a product completely designed & manufactured in India. Always happy to refer DaudBharat to all my running friends, thanks team💛

I wore this cap during my Ladakh run and honestly, it turned out to be one of those things I didn’t realise I needed until I had it!

It’s super comfortable, lightweight and breathable, which was especially important while running in the sun and at high altitude. I also really liked the adjustable brim, being able to change the coverage depending on the sun was such a thoughtful little feature.

After wearing it for an entire run in Ladakh, I can genuinely say it did its job really well. Comfortable, practical and easy to wear, exactly what I look for in running gear.