I have worn this for a few weeks now, so I feel I can give a review. Like all Minus33 gear, it is made of soft, New Zealand raised (sewn in China), merino wool. The good stuff, in other words. As a fan of natural fabrics, especially wool (and linen), I seek out merino wool for if at all possible. It is generally soft and not irritating to the skin (I suffer from allergies to darn near everything), warm, and it breathes. The latter is all the more important when exerting yourself in the cold (and heat). I ordered this mostly for my bicycle commute, as a cold neck and chin are definitely not pleasant (and downright dangerous when extremely cold at speed). This gaiter is the ideal weight for exerting myself on the bike, providing insulation from the wind and allowing perspiration to evaporate. It allows some wind to penetrate, but is still warm (I run hot, so your conditions may be different). I find it useful down to about 15F or so, any colder than that and I don't ride (and too many encounters with iced pavement). It has plenty of stretch to it, easily staying on my face over the chin, mouth, or nose. It is easily adjusted as conditions change. The latter will result in condensation on my glasses, but that is the case with most gaiters and balaclavas. It can even cover the ears, although I usually wear a cap under the helmet, as cold ears are my pet, and painful, peeve. Wash-wise, Minus33 gear is all machine washable on cold. I believe the tags list low dry, but I prefer to line dry my wool goods. Only quibble I have is that I feel it could be a little longer, for more coverage down into my jersey. Recommended! Read more
I took this to Germany with me to keep warm while meandering through the outdoor Christmas markets. It did the trick well and wonderfully. It's soft, warm and wasn't too tight or restrictive. Merino wool is the best base layer for cooler to frigid cold climates. This gaiter kept its shape and stayed where I wanted it. A little goes a long way so the thinner layers were plenty warm and structured. Read more
I love this thing. It says up, keeps me warm, is not itchy. I pulled it up and over my hair during a break at the lodge after a morning of skiing so it doubled as a headband, too. Bought it in red and black. Excellent purchase. Read more
These are great neck gaiters. Warm, soft, comfortable, breathable. In my small running group of ladies, we all wear this during the winter months to help keep us warm when the temps drop down to10-20F. Read more
Nice fabric, good quality, but it is itchy. I ordered one of me and one for my husband. He loves his and says it is not itchy, but I returned mine because it was too itchy for me. This seems to be common with merino wool sadly. I like that it is a reasonable length, unlike some of the other brands which are way too long for anyone who isn't a giraffe. It's stretchy enough to get over your head easily but still fit nicely on your neck. You can pull it up over your mouth and nose easily, it stays and doesn't squeeze too tight. The material is a perfect thickness to provide warmth without a ton of bulk that feels suffocating. Read more
I love that I can use it around my neck or as a Minnie too. The material feels wonderful, and it keeps me warm. This is my second set, the first one I bought was orange and I also love it. Read more
I love this quality !!! Soft, yet warm and this gaiter washes very nicely. I bought a couple more too. Read more
This gaiter is amazing. It feels thin but is extremely warm, and makes it very comfortable to run outside in temperatures as low as around 5 Fahrenheit / -15 Celsius. Read more
