100 Merino Wool Balaclava - Winter Ski Mask - Face Mask - Cold Weather Gear

Super soft, warm, and not itchy at all. Fits great and easy to adjust for different uses. Perfect for cold weather without feeling bulky. Read more

This Balaclava worked for my cross country ski trip in northern Washington state perfectly. Just the right amount of warmth, not too hot not too cold. It is breathable over the nose and dries quickly when you sweat. Loved the blue color. The merino wool is soft and good quality. It washes up well. Kept the wind out with no need for a hat most days. Read more

I recently bought this balaclava for bear, deer, and elk seasons where I was tired of playing around with a neck gaiter. I was originally looking at other companies but I didn't want something that was too bulky, and I really like the color choices that Minus33 had so I figured that I would give them a shot. Also, I really hate when products brand their logos on every square inch or make them some loud color so everyone knows what you are wearing and you seem like a billboard. I like high quality, low key items, and this one fit that bill. When the balaclava arrived, I was really surprised by how thin it was. That did initially worry me because I thought that 'midweight' would have been a little thicker, but I figured that I would give it a go this last weekend in a camping/hunting outing where temperatures were between 22F-48F. The balaclava performed awesome to my surprise. It is thin enough to allow you to breathe well, wear hats and glasses with - without getting in the way or being uncomfortable at all. In fact, after about 45 min, I didn't realize it was on my face. It did not obstruct my view or breathing, it kept my face warm and dry, and there is enough give in the fabric that you can pull it down under your chin to eat, drink, smoke, or whatever and it didn't seem to stretch out. The most important test was inside the tent. At night my face usually starts getting cold at some point and I wake up and then try to cover my face with a bag or roll a hat down on my face which inevitably comes off and then it a never ending cycle. With this, I slept all night with it and even tossing and turning kept it on pretty straight. This was a real winner. I would have given this product 5 stars if it was made in the USA and not China. The stitching is good, the color that I got (forest green) was great with other products, and the material feels excellent on the skin. If you are in the market for a lightweight, comfortable, affordable, and warm balaclava, add this one to your list and give it a try. Read more

Everyone in the family has one of these for trips to the ski resort. Perfect amount of warmth and neck coverage under a helmet. Must have item. Read more

This balaclava is a thin soft wool fabric that feels comfortable on my skin. It seems great as a base layer under another hat for extreme cold conditions. Read more

Minus33 makes some great gear, all of it being made from merino wool. Their thin weight shirts are my go to shirts for cycling, even in the Summer. Yes, wool can be worn then. Certainly breathes as well or better than the modern breathable jerseys. I think better, actually. I use the same lightweight, long sleeve shirts for my Winter commutes (in layers), and stay nice and warm down to 20F. I ordered the balaclava knowing it would be the same soft wool material as their other products, but in a lightweight form. It has yet to dissapoint me, with enough stretch to allow for covering and uncovering of my nose and mouth, as conditions warrant. It fits my big noggin comfortably under a cycling helmet. Mind you, it does not completely block the wind, so if you need something with wind proof properties, I suggest looking at some other brands, such as the Pearl Izumi PRO line. It allows enough cold through the material to pull off some of the sweat during rides, even working well up into the 50s. I am prone to painfully cold ears, and it works perfectly for that. As for stretching it out, I have not had that issue as of yet. My solution will be to take it in the shower when I return home from my commute, hand washing it as I do my other wool bits. Then squeeze out the water and hang it to drip dry. It is machine washable, but my thinking is why not take advantage of the shower. Anyway, highly recommended. Just know that it will lead some wind through, so for very cold temperatures, another layer or wind blocking balaclava may better fit your needs. Read more

Nice and snugg. A little tash around mouth because I just found out I was allergic to wool. But kept me warm in 20 degree weather. Read more

It’s not terrible BUT the hole is too small for my face which interferes with ski goggles. The mouth portion became very loose after moving it under the chin once and then it never mated with the bottom of the ski goggles well and just made them fog up faster. The length on the neck is great and it does a great job at keeping me warm. It’s A LOT thinner than I expected. Build quality seems okay. Read more