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Cadre Hat - CORDURA®

$45.00
$45.00
Color: Black
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GORUCK’S ORIGINAL HAT

GORUCK’s OG Tac Hat is one of our four original products, proven by Special Forces Cadre since 2010 in all 50 states and all over the world in some of the harshest conditions imaginable.

Since the beginning, like all GORUCK gear we built this Cadre Tac Hat from the ground up, with our patterns and our Specs + Materials using 500D CORDURA® on the main panels and military-grade mesh on the sides — to let a little breeze in, which is really nice in an Iraqi, and a Florida summer. There is no button on the top. This is intentional. There’s nothing to get in the way when you’re wearing hearing protection, and if you’ve ever got kids jumping all over you — it hurts less when they don’t have a button to hit into the top of your skull (IYKYK).

This hat has the soul of all the stories baked into it, and all the stories yet to come. We proudly offer it with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Features

  • Made from 500D CORDURA® and lightweight mesh. The CORDURA provides a structured fit and gives the hat a durable feel that only gets better over time, while the mesh offers breathability and more flex.
  • Low profile fit, sits low on the head
  • Designed for military/tactical use to perform in any situation
  • Water resistant–not just for sunny days
  • 2x3 inch patch-friendly VELCRO® on the front
  • Velcro-friendly fabric underbill provides additional space for patches or useful items.
  • Adjustable Velcro Garage: Features a single, thinner 3” Velcro strap for a streamlined fit without the bulk or flapping of excess Velcro. The garage is attached to an elastic tab, allowing for better adjustability, comfort, and a more secure fit.
  • Hat Sizing: 7 1/4 smallest size and adjustable up to 7 5/8. Same fit as the Performance Tac Hat (57.5cm).
  • The top button: we removed it because it serves no purpose and it hurts when you wear Peltors or other hearing protection.
  • Scars Lifetime Guarantee: The best on the market

Specs and Materials

Primary Material: 500D CORDURA® + Mesh

Internal Material: Brushed Nylon

Weight: 230 GSM

Care Instructions: Clean with a damp cloth, mild detergent, and a soft brush if needed. Air dry naturally, no high heat. Keep it mission-ready.

Black GORUCK Cadre Hat with mesh back and spearhead patch on front

Cadre Hat - CORDURA®

$45.00
$45.00

Overall rating: 4.3050847 / 5 from 59 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cadre Hat by GORUCK is designed for military and tactical use, featuring 500D CORDURA® and mesh for durability and breathability. It offers a low profile fit, water resistance, and an adjustable Velcro garage for a secure fit. The hat is backed by a Scars Lifetime Guarantee and is praised for its quality and comfort.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (23%): A significant number of customers stated that the quality of the product is excellent and top-notch.
  • Fit (17%): The feedback is varied, with some mentioning a weird or weird fit, while others find it comfortable and great.

Review topics: ["fit","weight","quality","look","feel","material","fabric","hat","design","mesh","button","cap","logo","lid","bill","cordura","ruck"].

Review highlights

  • "I love the no botton on top fits well with ear pro." — Benjamin
  • "Great hat, high quality and very comfortable." — Joseph A.
  • "I like the hate, good fit and comfortable." — Justin H.

Reviews

Not the same as the 1st gen hat

"Purchased one years ago in black (GR TAC). Much more robust and sturdy, not to mention much better fit, this one has an odd crown. Glad I still have my old one. Just not the same."

— Mike S. (2/5)

Nice Hat

"This is a great, nice and light hat. Its well built and fits nice. When its hot outside it doesnt feel like your head is in an oven. Highly recommend for a summertime hat, especially when working out sweating from rucking or other outdoor activities."

— David M. (5/5)

Cadre is now my new daily driver :-)!

"I lost track of my Tac hat during a move and wanted to get another. This time I upgraded to the Cadre and love it! Yes, I’ll get another tac hat for range use, but Cadre is my happy daily driver now :-)!"

— Ed R. (5/5)

Quality diminished

"When I saw this make a comeback I was excited. Years of hunting the second hand marker for an overpriced replacement I thought I won the lottery. I had an original tac hat from GoRuck and the thing lasted nearly a decade. The material was significantly thicker, the crown of cap was lower profile which was great for ear pro. This hat has a much thinner material. GORUCK makes solid products but this was definitely a major flop it’s basically the Temu version of the OG tac hat. Sad to see the quality go down the drain for 35$ hat."

— Nick (2/5)

"Love the hat. This is my second one. It's comfortable, not having a button on the top is also very nice and comfy especially with ear pro while shooting."

— Daniel (5/5)

Daily Driver

"I wear this hat everyday. Could not be happier with it."

— Jacob D. (5/5)

The ranger green Cadre Cap

"The ranger green Cadre Cap is long lasting man! Awesome strap design on the back as well."

— Jared T. (5/5)

"The quality is not as good as the first one I bought when they first came out."

— Django (3/5)

I look the fact that

"I look the fact that the patch is interchangeable. It is unfortunate that the edges of the patch stick out off the hat so it can look like it is coming off."

— David T. (5/5)

A winner (but with an asterisk!)

"This is my new favorite hat. But. . . I'm pretty sure I had the 1st gen TAC hat. And the 2nd gen as well. I did not like the 2nd gen as much as 1st; it seemed as though the fit had changed and maybe the materials as well. This recent purchase seems to be different too, the fit and also the material. This newest version felt like less substantial codura. (Or I'm just crazy/old and can't really remember details that far back!) The design is slightly different with the adjustable closure and elastic. Not sure what I think of that yet, but I do think it fits nicer. However, the craftsmanship is still as premium as ever. And I like the new color option. A high-quality product. Thanks."

— JR C. (5/5)

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