As a bald person, I have learned that hair not only insulates the scalp, it protects it from scrapes. Working on a boat is often an “overhead environment” in which I scrape myself up. I even came home with dried blood trailing down my scalp last weekend. My wife’s eyes when I walked in told me something was really wrong!
Anyway, I found a nice solution, so I thought I would share it. It is called a “bump cap.” It is basically a hard-shell liner for a baseball cap. There are many types, so I got a couple, and I am trying them out. I got one cap with it built in, and I got several others loose. The loose models are held in by the sweat band. I like that I could move them or remove them. So far, they are comfortable, not too heavy, and don’t make the cap fit poorly. They do hold in heat, and condensation builds up; however, it runs into the sweat band on the hat. I appreciate the warmth. It is cold up here, and I don’t heat my warehouse too warm, 44 F. The best part? No bumps or scrapes in 3 weekends of working!
Here is an example:
Now if I would just remember to wear my mechanic’s gloves....
Anyway, I found a nice solution, so I thought I would share it. It is called a “bump cap.” It is basically a hard-shell liner for a baseball cap. There are many types, so I got a couple, and I am trying them out. I got one cap with it built in, and I got several others loose. The loose models are held in by the sweat band. I like that I could move them or remove them. So far, they are comfortable, not too heavy, and don’t make the cap fit poorly. They do hold in heat, and condensation builds up; however, it runs into the sweat band on the hat. I appreciate the warmth. It is cold up here, and I don’t heat my warehouse too warm, 44 F. The best part? No bumps or scrapes in 3 weekends of working!
Here is an example:
ARAN SAFETY Blue Baseball Bump Cap - Lightweight Safety Hard Hat Head Protection Cap (Navy) - - Amazon.com
ARAN SAFETY Blue Baseball Bump Cap - Lightweight Safety Hard Hat Head Protection Cap (Navy) - - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Now if I would just remember to wear my mechanic’s gloves....