Best headbands & wristbands according to redditors

I think it might be one of these https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Dri-Fit-Head-Tie/dp/B008C2ATPY they sell them at Hibbett’s Sports if you have one near you, or prob a Nike outlet or other sport stores. They’re just long pieces of dri-fit material that are cut an angle on the ends, you wrap them around your head then tie it. I have one and wear it when I hoop, would recommend!

> I am sweating buckets.

Be careful, a few people have destroyed their Vive's with moisture. I recommend using a strong floor fan or ceiling fan to aid evaporation so sweat doesn't build up, and a sweat band is a good idea.

Cool down your place more, play with fewer clothes on. I also find that these sweatbands really help.

I had the same problem and bought these, they work great:
poshei Mens Headband (4 Pack),... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H25M7WF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Oculus does sell replacement facial interfaces for the Rift-S for $30. Not an ideal solution, admittedly, but you can clean the first one while someone else is using the second one on the HMD I guess.

Getting a good sweat band might help too. Another comment recommended this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FK4FS66 . It's the same kind I have and it definitely works well.

Also practice TKD, but mostly play basketball. Buy a pack of those Nike headbands from like Dick's Sporting Goods or Amazon. They work well for me. Idk how long your hair really is, but headbands and ties are going to get loose. It happens. Get through a set or two and fix your hair if you have to. Its just something that happens. It becomes much more manageable once its ~shoulder length.

Non-absorbent. Channels sweat away from the face.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YDK968/

Elastic, wicking sweatband.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LXUG67M/

Try this also as it absorbs sweat very well.
poshei Mens Headband (4 Pack), Mens Sweatband & Sports Headband for Running, Crossfit, Cycling, Yoga, Basketball - Stretchy Moisture Wicking Unisex Hairband https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H25M7WF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_mF3mDbMWRMS0T

Sweatbands. You'll want to stick to the thin kind such as,

https://www.amazon.com/poshei-Headband-Sweatband-Crossfit-Basketball/dp/B07H25M7WF

I picked up a set of those and they work ok.

I've also cut the sleeves off of some shirts. The sleeves work great as sweatbands and also gives you a sleeveless shirt to wear when playing for comfort.

You'll kind of look like an a-hole with both options but it's what I'd suggest. If you're playing heavy then you might need to switch bands during sessions. Also, keep a fan on yourself.

Would love to know the answer to this as well. I've had the same issue from day one and have had to resort to wearing headbands like these whenever I game. Not the most comfortable or elegant solution.

From my own experience most everything comes from the forehead region and beads down into the face cushion.

Is there that much sweat from below the face cushion?

This one of the ones i've seen recommended for VR. I don't have first hand experience, but I wanted to toss some ideas out there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK49Y7P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

A lot of people are waiting for VRCovers to come out with their faux leather VR mask for the Rift S. Both because it's better at wicking sweat and it will probably increase the device's FOV/remove the "binocular effect."

In the interim, your best bet is to buy a sweatband or sweat-focused skullcap--I've seen these suggested a few times--and swapping them out as needed during play.

Grips I have no idea on, sorry

I think you have it strapped too tight to your face. I don't get red marks on my face as I have it so it is lightly touching my face. It can move a touch with medium to fast side head movement but that's a tradeoff worth making to not be in pain and it generally bounces back to the sweetspot. If it doesn't, it's a very slightly adjustment.

For the record, when I first got it back during launch week, I did have it fairly tight (like how I would wear my Rift CV1) to make sure it didn't move and after 10-15 minutes I was in pretty big discomfort. Only then did I loosen the straps and saw how much better it was to wear that way.

I think part of it is both the added weight in the front and the face insert material and design. It's not a nice feeling foam.

Another thing to try is to use a headband around the Quest. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/poshei-Headband-Sweatband-Crossfit-Basketball/dp/B07H25M7WF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1LT2PO7567VEE&keywords=poshei+mens+headband&qid=1566229012&s=gateway&smid=AG6PEUQEKSMVW&sprefix=poshei+%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-3

And what you'd do is you put it around the Quest's headband near where the solid arms are and then put it on your head. Your head will push up on one side of this headband which will raise up the arms a bit and transfer some of the front weight to where this strap is. It's a cheaper though no doubt less effective alternative to the Studioform strap. I use one of these types of headbands and it nice.

I used a bandanna at first, but then got these sweat wicking ones on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074NZSXW6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have similar hair and use a headband like this while I lift weights or box:

https://www.amazon.com/Bondi-Band-Moisture-Wicking-Headband/dp/B00JQXSNUQ/

https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Swoosh-Headband-Varsity-White/dp/B008C281D6/

If you're a lady, sports bras make great key holders when you don't have pockets.

I've seen wrist wallets around, that would hold 2 keys. Or are you looking for a phone armband that will also hold 2 keys?

poshei Mens Headband (4 Pack), Mens Sweatband & Sports Headband for Running, Crossfit, Cycling, Yoga, Basketball - Stretchy Moisture Wicking Unisex Hairband https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H25M7WF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vVjkDbNTK7DC8

This worked great for me. It's super thin but it helps a lot.

I bought these back in June because they were cheap for a 2 pack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NZSXW6/
But they kinda slide around under the forehead part of the headset, so instead lately I've been using a sleeve I have torn off from an old t-shirt and it covers the forehead and backhead pretty well underneath the PSVR headset padding.

Using it. Works great. As for comfort, get a set of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H25M7WF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_fPeBDbWQTXGE0

I raced 4 or 5 hours today without a problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Sweat-GUTR-FBW00-P-Sweatband/dp/B00JDN6O9Q

http://www.amazon.com/Sweat-GUTR-FBW00-Sweatband-SMOKE/dp/B002AQPSWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373673851&sr=8-1&keywords=sweat+gutr+sweatband

These are perfect:

Self Pro Mens Headband 3PCS Guys Sweatband Performance Stretch, Moisture Wicking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK4FS66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AhGODbF34M2ET

I agree! I’ve been using these: Self Pro Mens Headbands 3-Pack... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK49Y7P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share — they are a thin microfiber like cloth so they don’t push out against the headband which is nice. They do a great job at catching the majority of sweat although I have gone through two in one session occasionally.

Dude this thing! I wear them outside when I'm working because I sweat profusely. You can just buy an ice water at the club, soak it and put it back on. Might like cheesy but they have colors you could try and match with whatever you're wearing.


https://www.amazon.com/OutdoorEssentials-12-Cooling-Headwear-Including/dp/B07QNQQRZR/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-Y29vbGluZyBuZWNrIHdyYXA%3D-ac_d_rm&hvadid=77790490244482&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=cooling+neck+wrap&pd_rd_i=B07QNQQRZR&pd_rd_r=23dcff9f-daa3-4485-9446-0ea0466f412f&pd_rd_w=2EEbE&pd_rd_wg=xs4s0&pf_rd_p=983984df-2ad2-4c97-ba7f-4c5a90291c2b&pf_rd_r=S8RPH8VYX02DM8R0RPJP&psc=1&qid=1572356098

I really like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Dri-Fit-Head-Tie/dp/B008C2ATPY/ref=pd_sim_sg_8

I also like the wider Nike tennis ones. I think they look a little dumb, but they absorb a crazy amount of sweat.

I wear a sweat band beneath my headset. Athletes wear them under their helmets all the time and it works great with VR headsets.

https://www.amazon.com/Self-Pro-Headbands-Sweatband-Racquetball/dp/B074NZSXW6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1TH59CCAVR64&keywords=sweatband&qid=1554252984&s=gateway&sprefix=sweatband&sr=8-4

keep the helmet and get a sweatband like one of these, with the little silicone lip: https://www.amazon.com/Halo-II-Headband-Sweatband-Pullover/dp/B00SH29XV0

i have the Red Paisley printed one. when i'm not wearing the helmet, it makes me look like Tommy Chong.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H25M7WF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Invest in these headbands. Bought a few packs & been using them since I bought my vr for fitness games.

I got this and it's helped me. I also got a fan for the vive room and have that on while playing, combine that with either no shirt or no pants and I'm good

Halo Sweatband or any brand really. I sweat like crazy and it gets into my eyes. The sweatband has prevented a lot of pain and suffering by soaking up the sweat or redirecting it behind my ears (which feels weird).

VR Cover is good, got the leather one helps tremendously with sweating. Also, grabbed a few of these sweat bands off Amazon and they are super light and thin but still wick sweat well. The leather ones pop out and you just wipe with an antibacterial wipe when done. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G4RQD80/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How about these - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AQPSWW/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3C_ST1_dp_1
They don't absorb the sweat but they move it out of the way. At least one guy on our team uses it and thinks that they are effective.

Sounds like me lol! I've been pretty happy with these.
The description says men's, but they fit my small head just fine with minimal slip. I've used them during runs, weight lifting, climbing, and they're always comfy.

I recently bought PSVR after trying Beat Saber on a friend's Oculus Quest. No regrets whatsoever. This game and others are so much fun.

Beat Saber can be such a workout that I ended up buying these sweatbands so I didn't get the headset all sweaty:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FK4FS66/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These. I liked them so much I bought a second pack. If you wear a visor, you may want to wring it out at intermission, but they hold an insane amount of sweat.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H25M7WF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7KIIDbE1BCMHY

the halo head bands didnt work for me. i use these Head band

Ahh, well then try using a cotton bandage inside near the lenses and see if that helps to absorb the moisture from your breathing. You could put it on your forehead if you don't want to attach it to the Quest itself. Or better yet, try using a thin moisture-wicking headband that you see athletes wear, like these:

https://smile.amazon.com/poshei-Headband-Sweatband-Crossfit-Basketball/dp/B07H25M7WF/

Get a nice headband, not too thick, and one that stretches well.
It really helps with the forehead temperature and keeps the sweat off the Rift's
absorbent band, thus not pushing it right back at you.
It's a trivial thing, but it really does make it more comfortable.
Just for reference this is the one I got.....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G4RQCF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I searched "hair band man", and found these two different products. FYI.

https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Headband-Dominating-Competition-Performance/dp/B01G4RQCF4/

https://www.amazon.com/SIFUNUO-Unisex-Headband-Headwear-Accessories/dp/B01FE0JEXY

Here ya go:

https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Headband-Dominating-Competition-Performance/dp/B01G4RQD80/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1523893499&sr=8-4&keywords=crossfit+headband

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074NZSXW6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


something like this and stock faceplace. sweat isnt a problem anymore during a vr session for me.

I am playing BoxVR and it makes me DRENCHED after a workout. (I am out of shape and some extra pounds too)

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I just got these in today to help with sweat, and they do help some, but i still overpowered them:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H25M7WF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I think i will be buying the pleather face replacements to help with it cause right now i need to let it dry out after a BoxVR session. Most likely: https://vrcover.com/product/oculus-quest-foam-and-interface-basic-set/

I'd like product recommendations from anyone that runs in the winter.

I'm just getting into running, so I don't want crap-tier quality, but being a little closer to the cheap side of the cheap-quality continuum is okay with me.

I have a good running jacked, but I'm going to need some thermal running tights, a long-sleeve tech shirt, and a headband.

The headband will be the hardest because I have an abnormally large head. Most headwear does not fit me unless it is explicitly advertised as oversized or XL. For reference, bought this headband a couple years ago and it was so uncomfortably tight that I never used it.

Thanks in advance!

I bought this on Amazon for that exact reason! I keep it in my gym bag so that I always have it, and they put it in there and wear it on my wrist at the gym. I'm too paranoid to leave it in the locker room lol

I've found these to be pretty helpful in soaking up some of the sweat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074NZSXW6/

Posting some pics would be helpful. My son is growing his curls out and has found these very useful: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AK22GJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They have silicone on the inside to keep them from slipping. You might be able to find something similar at WalMart, CVS, etc.

https://amzn.com/B005X1Y7I2

https://amzn.com/B008C27QY6

I just use these small battery packs and attach them to my legs with the wrist bands. I feel like this is a better solution than having super long cables all over your body. Also, these would give you about 20 hours of battery life. If you need more than that you might need to take a break.

https://amzn.com/B071JTSMVQ

I actually put this in my frunk with the tracker dongles in it so that I don't have to ever worry about interference.

This is the headband I bought. I place is right underneath my hairline for best absorption.

I also saw someone recommend this one.

I wear one of these because I have long hair and it keeps it out of the way, but it does a good job keeping sweat out of your eyes and fits under a helmet better than most headbands.

I haven't modified any of my gear (except for waxed laces or a TackiMac grip) but the one thing I'll say about sweaty forehead/dripping is to consider a skullcap or headband instead of the pads. I fought with sweat dripping into my eyes and ended up buying a sport headband/sweatband for [$10 from Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Headwear-Mens-Headband-Midnight/dp/B01G4RQCF4) and haven't had any issues since. It does get gross and full of sweat after a game but throw it in the wash and you'll be good to go for next game. Plus, if you have longer hair, it keeps it out of your face for a normal workout or walk/jog/run.

You could always wear a headband.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ4MJ33/

I highly agree with this, I use https://www.amazon.com/poshei-Headband-Sweatband-Crossfit-Basketball/dp/B07H25M7WF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=headband&qid=1562954465&s=gateway&sr=8-3 due to the thinness of it and how well it absorbs sweat!

https://www.amazon.com/Sweat-GUTR-FBW00-P-Sweatband/dp/B00JDN6O9Q

A cycling cap, a bandana, a do-rag or a halo headband all do the trick.

Currently using the halo. In cooler weather I go to the cycling cap or a skully.

I use a Sweat GUTR headband. Works great for me.

That is how i broke mine. Mountain biking. Snagged it on rock when I crashed. The band ripped half way through. Most of the time I wore a wrist band over it. Like this
http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Swoosh-Wristbands-Black-White/dp/B008C27QY6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463608719&sr=8-2&keywords=wrist+band

But this one day I did not wear it. I used this Loctite plastic bonding system to fix it. http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-Activator-681925/dp/B000Y3LHXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463608838&sr=8-1&keywords=loctite+plastic+bonding+system This stuff is like magic. Worked awesome. But I had other scuffs on the watch from the crash and ended up selling it.

well, obviously can't STOP the sweat, hehe. but i sweat like no one's business. and the worst part is when wearing glasses and i sweat on them, even just standing outside not doing anything.

when running or cycling i generally use the Sweat GUTR to keep sweat out of my eyes. it is plastic, but it's profile is minimal so still allows air/wind to cool you off.

https://www.amazon.com/Sweat-GUTR-FBW00-P-Sweatband/dp/B00JDN6O9Q

running wise tho, that's about it, i can't run with things in my hands, but having grown up in phoenix, i'm pretty much used to the heat.

when cycling tho, i'll wear a camelbak with cold water, and ice packs between the bladder and my back. before the gutr tho, i would take like 3-4 headbands with me and switch them out every 30 min or so.

also, when exercising i always wear drifit

I tried a few, and none worked as well as the Sweat Gutr

I sweat like a whore on dollar day while exerting, and everything else saturates too quickly. The Gutr can't and it works best for me by far.

So I currently use the Gutr headband and I find it's pretty amazing at keeping sweat from the forehead out of my eyes. There's a huge difference between running with and without it - you realize how much you're sweating when it runs downs the sides! However, it doesn't work well for sweat around the brows since that's lower than the band goes down. That being said, I've become more concerned with UV damage and now only plan to use it on cloudy days. I've just bought the Mission Neck Gaiter and the Mission EnduraCool headband. These apparently have some sort of tech to keep you cool when you activate them and have a UPF rating of 50. Unfortunately I haven't tried them out yet but I'd go with that over the Halo given that it doesn't seem to have a UPF rating.

EDIT: Another reason I love the Gutr is how easily adjustable it is!

The ol sweat gutr http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AQPSWW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Oh man, buddy introduced these to me - they look a little weird, but they WORK. They're not TOO obvious under a helmet.

I leave them at home in a little ring dish - they don't get lost there and I don't risk injury at the gym by wearing them. Emergency scenario - I put them on a necklace chain if I happen to be wearing one. Once I just tied them into my shoe laces because I didn't have a necklace on and after learning what degloving is, I wouldn't ever do any weight lifting with a ring on.


They also make wristbands with storage such as this one, but then I'd definitely inspect the quality of the seams to make sure it is solid before storing something small such as rings.

I use this:

Temple Tape Four Inch Moisture Wicking Workout Sweatband; Absorbs & Evaporates Sweat 8x Faster - Classic (No Pocket) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3T0UGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DRT9ybTPGK3G9

I friken love it!

Wow wow wow...THIS ONE, ignore that it says for men. It never moves and I have never worn anything that's so absorbent, soft and comfy... Never go to OTF without it!!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NZSXW6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

So what is the general consensus on headbands like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Dri-Fit-Head-Tie/dp/B008C2ATPY

started wearing one since my hair's getting long and i like them.

any reason we don't see them more often?

I just thought about this problem today and started to look at accessories for runners. I found this weird non absorbent head band. Very simple design, basically a channel to collect sweat and rinse down the sides of your head.

Please tell me about it, if you want to give it a try.
Amazon link

Hah. It’s one of these things. Admittedly not the coolest look, but really effective at keeping sweat out of my eyes. And hey, I’m already 1) bald, 2) wearing knee high neon green compression socks and 3) looking like one looks when finishing one’s first marathon. (i.e., like death), so really what does it matter?