Best balaclavas for men according to redditors

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So, here's a list of the equipment you'll need:

• An Amazon account
  
  
  
• Money
  
  
  
• A helpful mother/parent
  
  
  So, here's a list of all of the things I ordered on Amazon:
  
  Goggles
  
  Mask
  
  Hoodie
  
  Shirt
  
  Pants
  
  The Gloves were from Ebay.
  
  I got the socks from a sports store in my local town, and I already had red shoes so I can't help you there. Sorry!
  
  You'll have to cut the sleeves off of the hoodie, which is fine because he actually does that in the movie anyway.
  
  I drew web on the gloves and the spider on the hoodie with a black sharpie.
  
  I plan to get some sheer white cloth for the lenses and colour in some card for the black parts of the lenses like this.
  
  Hope this helps! :)

I mean.. there’s no delicate way to put this, but if he wears a mask like that in the US, ppl will assume he’s mentally ill. Especially if they see him doing it on a regular basis, they’re def going to think he has some kind of OCD relating to germs or pollution. Now, maybe OP doesn’t mind if his neighbors think of him that way, but I actually think a cheerfully-colored bandana would draw a lot fewer “looks” in most areas.

Also, UV face masks and balaclavas do exist:
https://www.coolibar.com/unisex-face-mask-upf-50.html?CAWELAID=120015460000149678&93=335&179=168

https://www.amazon.com/LONGLONG-Balaclava-Protection-Breathable-Motorcycle/dp/B07QSB1BHJ/ref=pd_bxgy_468_3/133-5541993-4214208?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07QSB1BHJ&pd_rd_r=82bcab3f-1a39-4485-a232-77f26be6a868&pd_rd_w=2CJrY&pd_rd_wg=SPW7Y&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=ZYA9RSTZZ4A1R7X14F6Y&psc=1&refRID=ZYA9RSTZZ4A1R7X14F6Y

https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Breathable-Elastic-Cycling-Fishing/dp/B07Q65B78G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Uv%2Bface%2Bmask&qid=1568062214&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTVZJRUFESDJETjhCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDU2ODExN08zM1VZR0xXRkxVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MTcwMjExVko4R0Q3QUdOMVJLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

I think my uncle wears something like that last style for long bike rides in the summer (along with glasses and a hat). Not exactly fashionable or entirely “normal” for a mid-day run around the neighborhood, but I don’t think anyone would mistake you for a home invader either.

OTOH, OP do you have something going on that makes you particularly sensitive to UV exposure? Bc a really good sunscreen and a hat should be enough for most people. Protecting your skin from cancer/premature aging is important, but sunlight isn’t actually poison, and trying to treat it that way is just going to cause you undue stress. So unless you’re a special case (if you are, pls ignore me), I think the most beneficial route here is to slather yourself up with something sweat-resistant, get a nice wide-brim hat, and enjoy your run! :)

I live in Anchorage, having moved up here from Southern California. Fairbanks is definitely a lot colder in the winter than A-Town.

You're going to want to sacrifice fashion for warmth, especially up there. It easily gets to 20, 30, 50 below zero, especially with any wind chill factored in. Practicality will ensure your livelihood. You can look good when it's warmer, but there ain't gonna be nothin' sexy about layers and puffy jackets and warm accessories when it's that cold.

Invest in good thermals. I have some regular grey thermals I'll wear when it's a tad above zero, but they have little function in colder weather. You'll definitely want to get Under Armour and the like. I bicycle in the wintertime, so take whatever I say, and layer on more for the absolute frozen hell that is Fairbanks.

My usual routine for biking will consist of the following layers: one pair of thin white socks, one pair of thick wool socks (think SmartWool), skin-tight UnderArmour pants and turtle-necked long-sleeved shirt, another pair of thermal pants or rubber pants if it's wet (sometimes I squeeze a pair of jeans on in this mess), long-sleeved wool or synthetic top, one pair of gloves under a pair of thicker mittens, scarf, ear muffs, beanie, sub-zero jacket. I also have Reynaud's Syndrome, so my feet and hands typically get extremely cold, so I try to get the most expensive and warmest gloves that I can. This is when it's about -10, and I have to bicycle somewhere 4 miles away.

I just went through a closet cleaning, and organized all of my winter stuff. My winter stash consists of about six or eight pairs of gloves/mittens, three pairs of boots, beanies, scarves, balaclavas, a giant sub-zero faux fur-trimmed coat, tons of wool socks, spikies, Under Armour and thermals. I prefer synthetics entirely for underlayering, only topping off with wool/natural fibers.

You do not want to half-size. When I wear thick socks (or two pairs), my feet stay warmer when they're cozier. I have a few pairs of boots, but my favorite are my insulated ski-like boots with drawstrings and velcro straps. I would even recommend wearing a pair of toe socks under thicker, warmer socks.

I also prefer scarves that are not pure wool/knitted. I had this awesome scarf (that I lost, boo) that was thin, but very warm because it wasn't very breathable. I think it was a mixture of synthetic and woolen fibers. Some things, you just don't want to be breathable, because they can retain more heat.

I told this to another person who's moving to Alaska, and this is just some general moving-to-AK advice: bring only what you need. Do not saddle yourself with a bunch of crap to bring up here. It's expensive, and you'll end up throwing a bunch of stuff out anyway, especially if you don't need it. I've been up here 5.5 years, and aside from mementos, books, and a few articles of clothing, I've pretty much started anew here.

If you're able to swing through Anchorage on your way to Fairbanks, I would recommend going to REI and the military surplus stores here. Unless you get a really, really good deal on stuff back at home and can ship it up, I would buy things here. You'll be able to get a better feel for what people wear/need up here.

Fairbanks is colder, because it's smack in the middle of nowhere, with no major bodies of water to buffer it. Anchorage gets fucking cold, but it's nowhere near the insanity that is Fairbanks. Even if it's not snowing, you have to be careful. It will be very, very icy. Sometimes, you'll be in "ice fog," which is where it is so cold, the particles in the air literally just hang there in a fog. You will want to get a pair of spikies, which are rubber or silicone things studded with metal spikes you snap on the bottom of your shoes. I wear a balaclava (full-face or nose/chin that velcros on the back), and you'll definitely want that if you're walking around town in December.

Okay, and wow, that was exhaustive.
TL;DR shopping list

• Form-fitting Under Armour pants and Under Armour tops to be your first layer; Mountain Hardware also has some good base layers
  
  
• Toe socks + warm woolen socks
  
  
• Shoe Spikes
  
  
• Balaclava
  
  
• Warm beanies Don't be afraid of ear flaps; they're really nice
  
  
• Water-proof boots that have an actual ankle. None of that low-crew cut stuff.
  
  
• A really-warm overcoat that would ideally be worn over your base layers, and long-sleeved shirt/fleece jackets. You'll want to wear this while walking/getting in-out of your car.
  
  Other advice
  
  
• Do not go out in the cold with wet hair. Your hair will freeze. I have made this mistake while biking with a wet braid, and I could have snapped my hair off of my head if I wanted to. (But I did not want to, so I did not try..)
  
  
• If you wear contacts, and it's registering as something like -30 out, I would wear goggles if I were you. Even without glasses, if you do not blink enough, your tears can start freezing on your eyelashes and your eyeballs. It is very uncomfortable..
  
  
• A half-balaclava like this is nice when going from one place to another. It's less bulky and warmer than wrapping a scarf around your face to keep your nose warm.
  
  
• Earmuffs that folder behind your skull are better than the ones that sit on top of your head.
  

I ended up getting a two-pack of balaclava's from Amazon, they actually do fairly well at keeping the sweat contained.

I was actually browsing for them online while eating lunch at my desk and a passing co-worker who happened to look over my shoulder said, "please let me know before you come in to work with that on."

If you want a step up from trying to breath through a scarf or whatever, there are heat exchanger masks that do a better job of warming the air with less resistance to airflow. Only needed if you have problems or are in very cold air, but it's good to know that that option exists, and it also has a side benefit that you stay warmer and can reduce the number of warm layers you wear.

http://www.bouldernordic.com/product/518/airtrim-cold-air-mask

https://smile.amazon.com/Ergodyne-N-Ferno-6970-Balaclava-Exchanger/dp/B0091CC38A

There are more, but those are a few of them.

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Titanium Spork: https://smile.amazon.com/Light-My-Fire-Titanium-Spork/dp/B001E7S5BO/

Balisong trainer butterfly knife: https://smile.amazon.com/Amarey-Butterfly-Knife-Trainer-Unsharpened/dp/B01N2OPT60/

Novelty switchblade comb: https://smile.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Switch-Blade-Comb/dp/B00A967Q3O/

Kickboxing gloves: https://smile.amazon.com/Everlast-MMA-Kick-Boxing-Gloves/dp/B005OOFTA8/

Foam Nunchakus: https://smile.amazon.com/Sets-Ninja-Foam-Rubber-Nunchakus/dp/B01ER3FPNC/

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Rubber Throwing Stars: https://smile.amazon.com/Eight-Assorted-Rubber-Ninja-Stars/dp/B001NW1MEC/

And a Ninja Mask (that's good in winter too) https://smile.amazon.com/Balaclava-Winter-Fleece-Windproof-Women/dp/B01KG78NVE/

Not entirely mall ninja stuff, but I'm figuring you don't want the 11 year old to be lethal just yet ;)

A few tips from another cycle commuter, who commutes a similar distance to you:

• Hub dynamo and lights are an absolute must. The rolling resistance is negligible, you never have to faff around with batteries, and a good front light can be ludicrously bright if you want it to be.
  
• I would look for a bike with a relatively upright posture - but this is a personal preference. Insist on riding around outside for a bit on any bike you look at more closely, and get a feel for what kind of posture you like best. Any halfway competent bike shop will be adapting the bike to you when you buy it (eg moving the handlebars up and down to get the posture you want), so definitely take advantage of that.
  
• Mudguards.
  
• I would personally skip the forward suspension, unless you will be cycling over rougher paths regularly. Consider getting a saddle suspension (the parallelogram suspensions are best).
  
• Hub gears are probably best for you. The land where you live is really flat, and hub gears are essentially zero-maintenance. In general I would prioritise maintenanability over performance - if you’ll be using the bike every day, you want something that is very robust and doesn’t need to be repaired every week.
  
• Rear luggage rack, so that you don’t have to carry your bags/books/etc in a rucksack.
  
• I quite like the power of hydraulic rim brakes, but they may be a touch overkill for you. A good set of V-brakes is probably sufficient.
  
• Puncture-resistant tyres are a godsend. I’ve used Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres for a while, and they will roll over anything without puncturing, but are fairly heavy. The “regular” Marathon tyres are probably a good compromise.
  
• Helmet goes without saying.
  
  If (like me) you’ll be commuting all year, then you need some good foul-weather clothes. I can particularly recommend:
  
  
• A waterproof but not necessarily warm jacket, with underarm zippers which you can open and close for ventilation. When the weather gets colder just wear a fleece under the jacket - easier than buying two jackets.
  
• Windproof gloves. For the coldest months you may need a second pair of insulated gloves (I just use my skiing gloves for that).
  
• Balaclava-type headgear (example). These are super comfortable for cold or rainy weather. I wear mine from about November to February.
  
• Light, waterproof trousers. I keep a pair rolled up at the bottom of my bike bags if it looks like it might rain, and when it does, I just pull them over my normal trousers.
  
  My last bike was from VSF, a local bike manufacturer, and I was very happy with it. I personally wouldn’t spend less than about 700 € on a bike which you’ll be using for 100km a week. Cheaper bikes tend to use lower quality components, which wear out (or just break) faster.

After you complete the MSF course, almost all local places (i.e. woods) will give you a gear discount (5-15%) if you bring your completion certificate in. Depending on how much you were planning on spending on your helmet, this can be a significant savings, and worth wearing a 'used' helmet for a few days. You will be so focused on developing your motorcycle skills you will completely forget how many people have used the helmet - it really isnt that bad.

If you are really OCD about germs, you can get a headsock, but they arent very fun in hot weather.

As far as boots, anything will work. The steel toe shouldn't get in the way. Shifting definitely rubs the top of the toe area on boots, so dont wear anything you dont want scuffed up.

Not sure if you have been to any go kart places, but they have head socks that you put on before you put your helmet on.
So you could do the same thing. Here is a ski mask that would work well: https://www.amazon.com/Fabrics-Motorcycle-Cycling-Skateboard-Balaclava/dp/B00PJV02WQ/

International Wolf Center in Ely, MN?

Not sure if you're going to be writing or needing to use your fingers but a good pair of mitts will keep you warmer than gloves.

If it's windy and you're out for hours on end make sure you have a good hat and you might want to consider a balaclava and ski goggles.


Make sure the boots can accommodate the wool socks or maybe even another pair under the wool socks. Sucks when you can't feel your toes.


Edit: MN boy moving to SC in a year or two. Should I sell the snowblower before I move?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7OGIRS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

enjoy

I ran all through the winter here in philly which was pretty damn cold - it is no utah but morning runs were around 15-19 degrees.

I was fine with a base layer of a long sleeve running shirt then usually wore a 1/4 zip pull over or just a wind blower jacket. I have one from brooks that weights almost nothing and it stopped all wind. Tights are a must. I also wear a pair of running gloves and a running beanie cap.

On the days when it was truly insane outside I would wear this: http://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Mens-Coldgear-Hood/dp/B0040ZN5GC

now is the time to pick up 1/4 zips and running jackets as most are on sale at places like runningwarehouse.com

as soon as you get moving it is fine - protection from the wind is the biggest thing.

Over 10F, pretty much any headband works for me.

I've warn this balaclava on a few sub-10F runs and it went okay. No complaints about the product, just it's hard for me to run with anything over my mouth (and covering the nose is right out! good day, sir!) so it didn't quite solve any cold nose/lips problems I was aiming for.

I'll continue wearing it for sub 10F as my face does stay generally warmer with it (I can expand on this if anyone is looking at getting a balacalava). Closer to 0F and sub-0F, I'll probably try out this with vaseline which I saw suggested elsewhere for nose/lips/cheeks.

I'm good on connectors, my main 3 screens are taking up all my display ports, I gotta move my t.v. off the HDMI and use a DVI adapter for that to make room for my Rift.

As far as the stand goes, I'm kind of hoping that bezel and gap between center and side monitor will be enough, other wise I'll get scissor stand, I can wait for prime shipping and just lay camera down when not in use in the mean time.

By keeping face plates clean I think you mean the face gasket?
Some people have been using face masks, especially people prone to sweating like my self. A face mask looks easier to clean than a face gasket, though I may get one too for comfort reasons.

The hard part of prep for me is finding a way to mount my hotas either to my chair or desk properly so they don't move when I'm in the Rift. Aside from that I think I'll just need some double sided foam tape for my Leap Motion and a usb extension cord, then I'm set.

Pretty much the same thing, but a wool neck gaiter and a Cambridge Mask Company face mask. It's meant for particulate filtration, but the breath exchanger helps immensely in the cold weather too. It's kind of like https://smile.amazon.com/Ergodyne-N-Ferno-6970-Balaclava-Exchanger/dp/B0091CC38A, but less of a hassle to put on/take off. The mask loops over my ears and I can pull the neck gaiter over them and my head.

I've always got the Ergodyne mask if the neck gaiter/face mask combo doesn't cut it, but it's worked fine so far.

This ones from The Friendly Swede (I don't know what's up with that name)

https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Balaclava-Motorcycle-Friendly-Swede/dp/B00M3NEBMK

I'm from MX and my city has high 80's low 90's with 70% humidity on summer.

They held OK and the 2 mates I've given them to are happy with them.

In the winters it gets down to the single digits often. Having good gear makes a huge difference, and it doesn't even have to be expensive.

MCTi Waterproof Mens Ski Gloves,Winter Warm 3M Thinsulate Snowboard Snowmobile Cold Weather Gloves Black Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J7TIOR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7IX3AbJSHG754

Motorcycle Textile Riding Pants with Removable CE Armor(2XL) Black/Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WFJBLP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7JX3Ab3HCY8X1

Balaclava Aegend Windproof Ski Face Mask Winter Motorcycle Neck Warmer Tactical Balaclava Hood Polyester Fleece for Women Men Youth Snowboard Cycling Hat Outdoors Helmet Liner Mask-Black, 1 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L6WB66C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BKX3AbHJ842QH

MENS MOTORCYCLE ARMOR HIGH PROTECTION LEATHER(FULL GRAIN) JACKET BLACK AND BLUE LJ-1705. L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MMM6N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3KX3Ab1G70JJ1

I add a fleece neck warmer or scarf and if it's under 20 (or a long ride) I wear glove liners. Have ridden with this gear on a 1200 mile trip this winter across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Only thing I'd change about that trip is warmer boots and electric warming gloves.

I've bought a few of these. Do far so good, but I havent gotten to test them out fully yet, hasn't been cold enough. They're comfortable, well constructed for the price and inexpensive enough buying 3 or 4 to trade out would be worth it.

KSKG Balaclava Mask Winter Windproof Fleece Thermal Full Face Ski Helmet and Neck Warmer for Motorcycle Cycling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H1JQ7SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k3F.Bb9NDE5PE

I went all out last winter investing in my winter run get-up and have found the best gear in my opinion for ANY conditions (I live in Iowa and frequently ran in snowy, sub-zero weather).

Jacket (unbelievably warm for being so thin):
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests-running_training/men-8217-s-isotherm-windstopper-0174-jacket.html?variationId=N1P&variationName=MIDLINE%20BLUE

Shoes (prepare to run through 3-foot snow-drifts for the hell of it):
http://www.rei.com/product/873267/la-sportiva-crossover-20-gtx-trail-running-shoes-mens

Pants (like the jacket, amazingly warm and easy to run in):
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/men-39-s-isotherm-ws-pant.html?cm_vc=Search

Gloves (they may look funny, but you'll be very, very warm):
https://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=73&product_id=2041623&outlet=&color_code=021

Mask:
http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Combat-Hyperwarm-Hydropull-Royal/dp/B007QXSDJ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1416864759&sr=1-1&pebp=1416864764842


Good luck!!

I've just picked up the ColdAvenger Outlaw, which while I've not had the chance to try it out myself yet (happened to arrive just as I came down with a bit of a cold, and I've opted to take it easy and drive while I fight this off...) it's extremely highly recommended over on /r/wintercycling. The idea is that it redirects your breath down and out, rather than up into your glasses, but also warms the incoming air so you don't freeze your throat/lungs.

I do wear ski goggles, specifically vented double-lens goggles. They are not a panacea, however; I've had my glasses fog up under them, and they will also fog themselves, although they slow the fogging on my glasses and are even slower to fog themselves. (Often a quick swipe with my gloved finger across the fog on the inside of the goggles will clear them up and they'll stay clear the rest of the ride, but not always.) My eyesight is good enough that I can bike without my glasses (it's not ideal though), so on the really cold days I wear the goggles without my glasses. I've also started using an anti-fog wax cleaner on the inside of my goggles, which works pretty well to further delay the onset of fogging.

http://www.amazon.com/Rasta-NYE-Half-Face-Masks-Half/dp/B000WNT0GU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323708139&sr=8-3

Ice, ice, baby!

Fantastic Zone Balaclava Face Mask, Winter Fleece Windproof Ski Mask for Men and Women,Black,One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KG78NVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oA3.BbHDBX8XW

I am very balanced on ice, because when I saw Cool Runnings as a child, I decided I wanted to be a Jamaican Bobsledder. My older brother trained me by making me run on ice. Ever since then I've had a strange affinity for dashing on ice, which worries people. Especially my employers. Lol.

Something like this could help. It will keep your lungs a bit warmer https://www.amazon.com/Aegend-Balaclava-Motorcycle-Snowboard-Lightweight/dp/B01L6WB66C

https://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Balaclava-Ninja-Style-Protection/dp/B07W5YXKLQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=383D58VR57GJQ&dchild=1&keywords=one+tigris+balaclava&qid=1575105501&sprefix=one+tigris+ba%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-5

I helped a friend with one. We bought a red ski mask like this:

Xiabing Balaclava Breathable Lightweight Lycra Ski Full Face Mask For Cycling Sports (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I81DJS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OmPSBbE33SV3E

And goggles like this:
New Sell Vintage Steampunk Goggles Glasses Welding Cyber Punk Gothic (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YANEVNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_doPSBbK63BTK5

Then we cut circles out of white mesh and added black electrical tape to make eye shape.

One time I went beach camping with some friends. We set up our tent and got inside and were just talking when a thunderstorm rolled in. We all freaked out (except me, naturally). The thunder was louder than any of us had ever heard, and we could see the lightning flash through the tent fabric. Pretty soon the wind whipped our rain fly off and we started getting wet. We grabbed all of our things and made a dash for the beach bathrooms. It took us each a couple of trips but finally we were all safely ensconced in the dry bathroom where we spent the night using the hand dryers to dry our clothes and our shoes. The cleaning crew brought us hot tea and kept the bathroom opened all night just for us.

I really don't have any under-fives in my outdoor wishlist, but here is a thing that is $6.99 and would keep me warm during my annual road trip this year. And I am going to go add more under-fives to all of my lists because clearly it is quite important.

I bought this beanie:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AR0XCIU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this half balaclava it actually works well with my helmet and I'm also a small person so I was surprised when it actually fit me. I use it during my morning commute when its below 32F. This is the first winter I'm riding too so Im not sure how it fares with temperatures below 20F. (Excluding our freak-ice-blizzard in Oct, NJ has been unseasonably warm so far...I'm not complaining though!)

I usually get one of these whenever I lose them (about once a year). They are breathable, modular (you can pull down the mask), and they allow me to wear a helmet very comfortably. They don't really get musky/damp unless it's very hot or wet out. I still wear one every day, since it helps to not get goggle-tan.

Running in the cold was never the same after I discovered the Under Armour Cold Gear Hood

My only problem in the cold is my toes going numb drives me absolutely insane. But then again I moved to southern california so won't have that happen again anytime soon.

Solved most of my helmet-related skin issues by wearing a Buff as a neck gaiter/balaclava. It keeps the helmet from actually touching my skin, which was causing me acne. Wash the thing once a week and you're good. Side benefit: it really cuts down wind noise!

You may notice your breath will fog your shield quicker, but it's well worth that hassle. (If you live in a colder climate--not likely from your photo--you can get these "head socks" for $5 on Amazon. Just FYI: they shrink funny in the dryer).

I have been contemplating one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-N-Ferno-6970-Balaclava-Exchanger/dp/B0091CC38A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540981943&sr=8-3&keywords=balaclava+heat+exchanger

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Hmm, amazon seems to combine the two models:

https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Hardwear-Micro-Spruce-Regular/dp/B00AR0XCIU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540309562&sr=8-2&keywords=micro%2Bdome%2Bhat&th=1

Look at black vs. other colors for example

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LFWYX88/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PQ2AXMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V6FWQSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Just some of the things I got. The balaclava does very nicely with a helmet and I also wear a cycling cap on top of the balaclava but thats just a personal preference of mine. In temperatures below 30F I will sometimes also put on disposable gloves underneath my winter riding gloves.

heres a link to the winter riding gloves I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XBRPH4V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one and it seems to work out pretty well (note that the link is a 2-pack).

Just ordered these to protect myself from winter in the mountains...hoping they do their job!

This is what I got and use. linky

Okay so how do I report this sale of illegal material ?