Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Wind Warrior Hat

Warm and functional, especially in the wind. But the size choices are poor. S/M is very tight around my forehead. L/XL sticks up above my head like a dunce cap, but when I try to pull it down it covers my eyes. For a hat made of fabric with little stretch, having only two sizes to cover the whole range of heads just does not make any sense.

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A very warm beanie. Keeps the ears nice and warm too. It looks dorky, and muffles sound. A small price to pay for staying warm. Great for lonely low output activities in the wind and cold.

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Wearing this hat reminds me of wearing a stethoscope. The hat is so rigid and windproof that it acts like the membrane on a stethoscope, transmitting any little sounds directly into your ears. I can hear my own heart beating when I wear this hat. I can hear the wind hitting it. Anything brushing it sounds like something touching a stethoscope. The hat specifically advertises that it has different fabric over the hears to help you hear, so the sound issue is extra annoying. This problem is made worse by the fact that this hat is just way too tall. If I pull it down all the way, it covers my eyes, and the part that is supposed to go over your ears to let you hear better is below my ears. I often find that beanies are too short, so it's not my head size that is making this hat too tall. And it sticks almost two inches above my head. This also creates a pocket of air between your head and the hat that, if anything pushes down on it, will make the hat act like a bellows, blowing out the hot air, and then re-inflating (since it's stiff, it re-inflates itself) with cold air. Genuinely have a hard time believing anyone tested this hat before it made it as a real product. It's too bad, because it would be a great hat if it wasn't 2 inches too tall.

A warm, comfortable hate that also will hold up to snow and light rain. Note that the material is heavy enough that the ear flaps will impact your ability to hear, something I keep in mind in grizzly country. One-hundred percent satisfied.

I bought the S-M Wind Warrior Hat first. It was too small. I returned it and bought the M-L Wind Warrior Hat. It was way to big. If you have a medium head size this hat is not for you. There are only two sizes to choose from. I usually wear a 6 7/8 - 7 hat.

Exceptionally warm and blocks wind when I ride my bike at 18F. I love it. I do, however, wish the sizing were better. My head measures large and it is a tad too big.

The hat is very well made & warm. It replaces an OR wind block cap that was several years old & had begun to stretch & was too loose. This cap is thicker and warmer. Great for CC skiing, snowshoeing and general outdoor activity.

I looked at pictures very carefully and I thought this hat had a symmetrical ear band. I have the 2 wind pro hats which are not wind bloc but have a great fit. What I really want is the same cut with wind bloc. I think there is a real need for better hats - either insulated with nylon shell or wind proof with fleece. I bought the down hat you sell and I have to tell you it looked ridiculous and I returned it. You guys can do this - make the great hat!

This hat appears to be well made but the sizing is ridiculous. For most average to slightly large heads, it will not fit. The small is tiny and the large is gargantuan. OR, please make a size between these two!!

Warmest hat I have owned. Very effective in blocking wind and keeping head and ears warm in negative windchill weather. However, there needs to be more sizes. The L/XL is too big (hat does not fit as snug as it should and it looks big and frumpy). A S/M would be too small based on dimensions given.

I've worn this hat a lot since I first received it. It's comfortable, windproof, and warm. My only complaint is that the sizing is more like an XL than a Large. It would be great if OR made solid sizes. The wind creeps under the ear flaps. My guess is that a size down, M/L, would be too tight.

This hat really excels when frigid air is also really blowing hard. I like how well it covered my ears and back of my neck. I could also flip the lower edge up when it was warmer and it stayed in place just fine.

Way too small. Nice construction but had to return due to very tight fit.

This hat is great. It actually covers my ears and is definitely very warm and windproof since it has two fairly thick layers. It'll be keeping my head nice and toasty this winter.

I work at height in Detroit Michigan and this hat is the best I've used to fend off the bitter wind we get here off the river. Love the goretex as well.

I bought these to replace Mountain Hardwear Dome Perignons, which I've used for decades. These Wind Warriors are superior products, and they don't look as goofy. I've always appreciated OR products, and these hats do not disappoint!

I purchased two Wind Warrior hats and love them so much, I'll likely purchase two more (in case the model is discontinued). I use these types of products for backpacking, hiking, and around-town use in the Colorado high country. I've always appreciated OR's products, and these do not disappoint!

I bought this for a Montana Elk hunting trip, I haven't used it in cold weather yet but the size is perfect. I have trouble finding beanies big enough for my head and still cover my ears and this one is almost too big. I will update the review after the hunt!

It stops the wind effectively and keeps my head warm. What more is there to say?

Great hat keeps my ears and sinuses warm when outdoors. I'm sensitive to cold and hat works well for ears. However, the forehead coverage on me is to short. From my brow to hat leaves a lot of skin exposed and I felt cold there. Tried to tuck down but hat is fitted. Would be 5 stars if that was improved.

Great hat- just would recommend sizing up

I have this hat in Coyote, I needed a black version to wear when I don't blend in with everything and besides black is slightly more everyday. This hat performs just like my other coyote brown, these wash and wear very well. I certainly recommend this hat.