Camp Cap

The camp cap (or five-panel cap) is a hat style featuring five fabric panels, a shallow crown, and a short, flat brim—distinct from traditional baseball caps' six-panel construction. Supreme popularized the style, releasing countless variations each season in different fabrics, patterns, and colors. The camp cap became Supreme's signature headwear, as recognizable as their box logo. The style's appeal lies in its simplicity and versatility: it sits lower on the head than baseball caps, works with more face shapes, and provides a subtle flex opportunity through fabric choice and branding. Camp caps reference outdoor and camping heritage while fitting urban streetwear contexts perfectly. The style spread from Supreme throughout streetwear, with most brands offering variations. Vintage and rare Supreme camp caps command premium resale prices, with certain colorways and materials becoming collectibles. The camp cap demonstrates how streetwear can take relatively obscure forms and, through consistent execution and community adoption, make them cultural uniforms.