This:

Amazon.com: Rothco Polar Fleece Neck Warmers: Sports & Outdoors

 

the problem with fleece outside is it collects moisture then freezes. You need something 2 layer and DWR outside if you're aiming for any meaningful warmth.

 

Everything will bunch some, unless you raid Steve Jobs wardrobe and snag some turtle necks. That said, I have a Phunkshun 2L tube and a Celtek Payson for the hot days. I wear the Phunkshun for warmth and cause I don't like sunscreen on my neck. Which is why I also have the Celtek. Cause it's not warm, but still covers my neck.

 

I use a Smartwool neck gaiter. It bunches some but insulates well.

Beats that turtle fur I used to ride with.

 

Buff®Sports | Original Buff® | Skiing

I wear a Buff. They're really breathable and keep you relatively warm. For REALLY cold days I'd get something else. They're thin enough so you can pull the buff up over the bridge of your nose and pull your goggles down over that so you're fully covered. You don't feel suffocated and your goggles won't fog up. Great for days when its snowing and you're getting facialed by flakes.

They're really dynamic too - I turn mine into a beanie when I job outside in the winter.

Cool colors/designs, cheap and super functional. Highly recommended.

 

This is what I bust too, I like it cuz its long enough to put around your head under your helmet if you want and theres no way for it to rotate uncomfortably. The only times it will freeze if its REALLY cold and snowing

 

Neck beard.

 

^^^^^^For those fortunate, this rules.

 

unfortunately my facial hair growing skills are quite inadequate. i've been looking into the buff's, but the picture's make them look really thin, similar to OT's Yowie which i didn't like at all.

 

I saw this one last week at the local shop:
Spacecraft Collective - Mens - Details - Thermostat

The top part was thinner for breathability and the bottom was thicker for warmth

 

I used a big ol' beard last year and it was too hot, rocking naked face this year its gonna feel so nice!

That buff may work nice. Looking for something thin to wear under my helmet.

 

I've used AirHole masks for the last several years and been happy with them. My profile pic has me wearing one.

I do really like the idea of the Buff posted earlier as most days I want the protection of a neck/face mask but find the AirHole mask to be too hot.

 

Yea when your waiting up on a summit and the wind and snow is howling it's nice to have full coverage...I like one I can tuck into my base layers and up into my helmet to keep me dry and toasty.

 

I grabbed this in the offseason...hopefully it works well. It's fleece on the sides and neck and goretex on the front panel.

I've worn it a bit around the house and it's definitely warm, and the mouth part didn't get wet breathing through it. Riding in the elements is different though, so we will see this season.

Oakley Windstopper Bandido | Oakley Store

 

I used this last year. Fucking hate it Think I might try Airhole this year.

 

North Face Gore WindStopper neck gaiter.

/thread

 

hm thank you^ definately will look into one.. just the 20 dollar original buff yeah?

 

Like I said I think mine was Merino wool or something soft like that but it definitely says Buff...It was closer to $30...i think the $20 ones are the rougher material which i havent used.

If you need me too ill dig it out of my gear to see what it says on it lol

 

I flew my wife to Victoria, BC for the weekend to hang out with friends and I have her keeping an eye out for one of the Merino Wool Buffs. They seem like a really cool product and you can't go wrong with Merino really. I was rocking some Burton thing from the 75% bin last year. It was yellow/pink and sucked to try to breathe through. Lastly does anyone know of a Canadian retailer for Buff; their sites lists none? =(

 

I flew my wife to Victoria

dude, wtf? Tell your wife to knit you one on the plane.

seroiusly. I just knit one up for myself out of a really soft wool AND it matches my kit. I might knit up a few more, too.



and can I just say for those of you with beards that...well there is nothing more fucking nasty and un sexy then frozen boogers and spit and shit in yer beard.

If you want to look like a disgusting mountain man that by all means have at it. if you want any chance with the ladies keep that shit trimmed up around your faceholes. (hey, we do it too. just not on our face)

thanks.

 

If you can find a military surplus store that has the neck gaiters in I know there are some good neck gaiters that they issue. I use mine and I never have that problem. It only comes in one color though. Hope you like cayote color.

 

Heres the wool one I have for those that were looking


Wool Buff

 

Just ordered one of these

Dakine Apparel : Prowler


I'll let you know how it is once I rock it once.

 

Nice, I just picked this up

 

Sweet. I was thinking about that colorway. Obviously I ended up going with the other. I was trying to find this colorway.

Only place I found it online was on ebay but I would have to pay 14$ just for shipping since it's overseas. Not trying to spend 10$ extra just to have the blue plaid colors. Hopefully I can end up finding it eventually and not overseas.

I'm satisfied with the one I got though. Nice fit, lightweight and not too bulky. Exactly what I was aiming for.

 

I'm satisfied with the one I got though. Nice fit, lightweight and not too bulky. Exactly what I was aiming for.

Same here. I have a Coal fleece neck gator for extremely cold days. But it's a little bulky.

 

Merino wool Buff. Doesn't stink, doesn't get crusty, dries quickly. Check out PBK. Bought 3 Buffs from there.

 

Add me to one of the very satisfied users of the Cyclone Buff. The material hardly freezes, dries quickly, retains no odour, and fits my face very well. The bottom piece stops air coming through, but doesn't retain so much heat that you're sweating underneath.

 

Anybody have experience with the Burton First Layer Midweight Neck Warmer or the Neff Stretchy Neck Thing Neck Gaitor?

 

Buying Fleece from Walsh mart or wherever and sowing together a rectangle piece on either end has always worked for me.