Gas Cap is a fun and functional lightweight hat, designed to lighten the load for long-distance runners by providing an easy, convenient way to carry gel packets.

Carla Melton came up with the idea for Gas Cap in the fall of 2006, while she was planning what to pack for the upcoming Twin Cities marathon. She thought of how heavy her fuel belt always was once it was loaded up with water and gels, and it hit her-- why not use her head, literally? By carrying her gels on her hat, she could reduce the weight and bounce of the belt, stay fueled up and be light on her feet, all at the same time. She ran the race, came home, and immediately started experimenting with various raw materials (an old running hat, mesh laundry bag and hair ties, to name a few) until she found the design that was lightest, easiest to use, and worked best. In January of 2007, the first original Gas Cap prototype was produced.

The mission of Gas Cap is to ease the burden for all long distance runners by creating a smart, comfortable, and convenient way to carry necessary fuel.

Caps & Visors available in 4 color combinations!

For more information, visit gogascap.com.