This came through in a clutch. It got cold for my ride home on my motorcycle last night and I decided to try my new hood contraption. I'm glad I had it tucked away in my bag. The balaclava(I think the name of it)saved me and made the ride through the crisp, cold night bearable and even enjoyable because of the comfort it exuded. Putting it on for the 1st time was confusing for a minute. The orientation of the flap had me puzzled. Took a bit to adjust it correctly, with the flap remaining on the INSIDE of the hood part. But once I had situated it, the rest went smoothly. It was delivered relatively on time and packaged accordingly. It's a nice, soft material and comfortable under a helmet with minor adjustments. The choices are maddening between the types of headgear available. I'm so glad and a little proud of my decision to get this one/two. Well worth the $. The way it protected me is glorious, with its lightness and softness was satisfying. Also, there are a few different ways of wearing it, with each having its own benefits. I would buy again if needed, but I think I'll be fine for a while with the 2 I purchased being sufficient. Read more
Comfortable, great quality, sized correctly nice and thick Read more
Perfect fit, easy to put on, and it actually keeps my head and face warm while working outside in 30 to 50 degrees (F). Its thin enough that I can wear it under my hoodie but not thick enough to make me get too warm. It significantly helps reduce windchill on my head, face, and neck. I actually ended up buying a second one to leave at work once I realized how useful and effective it is Read more
I’m a female, 5’1” and about 100 pounds, so I’m very tiny, and I bought this balaclava for the Bears vs. Packers game at Lambeau Field (which gets freezing). I really needed something to keep my head and face warm. I didn’t try the balaclava by itself outdoors, but I did test it layered with a hoodie underneath and then a beanie on top. During the game, it kept my face—especially my nose and mouth—very warm, which I loved. I could definitely feel the difference once I layered it properly. My only issue was the sizing. On my head alone, the balaclava was extremely loose and saggy. It wouldn’t have kept wind out at all, and it just didn’t fit a smaller woman’s head. That’s why I wore a hoodie under it—the hoodie gave it a tighter, secure fit and kept my ears warm too. With the hoodie underneath, it worked great. Because of that, I knocked it down from 5 stars to 4. The warmth is great, but the sizing is clearly made for men. I also bought one for my boyfriend, and it fit him perfectly right out of the package. If you’re a woman with a smaller head like me, just know you’ll need to layer it with a hoodie to get the right fit. I took pictures wearing it both alone and with the hoodie, and you can definitely see the difference. Other than the sizing, the balaclava kept me warm and did its job well—just better suited for men or for women who plan to layer. Read more
This is nice and warm and does not make my nose feel pressure. It's a bit on the thinner side, so if it's very cold I may use a scarf as well, but fits my needs quite well, I wear a baseball cap over it. It's pretty easy to get on and figure out as well. Read more
Definitely level 2 to level 3 thermal wear. Gotta big head and it fits pretty well, thick/heavier but breathable material, seems to be of good quality and will be put to good use during these midwest winters. Read more
The product is excellent and practical; it keeps me super warm against the cold and prevents my nose from freezing. Read more
Got it for deer season but also used it some cold nights at work feels good against skin. I’m bald so it really helps against a hard hat. Read more
