Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Ninjaclava

Yes, the name almost keep me from buying this. I was expecting to get ribbed for a long time, then I put it on this winter and everybody wanted one. It kept me warm, dry and is adjustable enough I didn't overheat on the most taxing movements; or freeze when sitting for hours, even in windy exposed belays (I do use the hood on my jacket). I recommend getting this if you are on the fence about the name, 'forget about it'.

I bought the Ninjaclava while planning a skiing trip to Niseko, Japan. I am very pleased I did. The Ninjaclava worked excellent in -10 degree Celsius weather with moderate to heavy snowfall. My head and face kept warm the whole three days with no other protection (no other headgear worn). Only complaint I could think of was for the neck cover to be a little bit longer as it did let a little air in the bottom once in a while.

I got this whilst working working in the falkland islands during winter, it was an instant success with me light, easy to carry in a pocket and quick to put on also the way it can be pulled either over your head to wear around your neck or upwards to wear as a hat. Now I work on offshore wind turbines and its the greatest item of cold weather gear I own esp whilst working in cold high winds,

4

I have used it about 20 times in resort and backcountry skiing. Love the pull-down face. The outside is very wind resistant, and it provides more warmth than expected. My only complaint is that the neck can ride up, letting a little bit of wind in between the jacket and the mask I'm a man with a normal size head and the L/XL fits well

The Ninjaclava keeps you warm and makes it easy to peel open to manage temperature, as promise. The Ninjaclava has a neoprene feel to it, I was hoping for something much softer, like a wool balaclava.

I used this for hunting in a blind. The build quality is high as is expected. I did find the fit was a bit tight. Otherwise I'm happy with it.

warm

worked well in -35 weather.

I'd recommend for mountaineering or very cold weather hiking. Can be a bit warm, but that's the point, right?

I am an avid hiker in the New England area and finally got this balaclava instead my dad's old one. I really do love it because it's warm and comfy on my face, but I gave it 4 stars because it fails to cover my entire forehead and the nose/mouth part tends to ride up into my eyes. Maybe I could've gone with the L, but I'm always a S/M so I'm unsure if that would fix the issue.

well made and warm

Nice piece of gear to have in your pack Really warm

I have been spending time in the arctic lately. I purchased the Ninjaclava to keep my face away from cold. I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of the product. I have been out in windchills below -50c and was well protected. The only concern was wicking ability. Being outside for more than about 15 min created ice up. Although this did not affect it's protectiveness it made a stink once it dried. Maybe a micro fiber material with antibacterial features will be available in the future. Either way, a quick hand wash with soap solved this and dried within a half hour. Kudos OR for the product. A purchase on the whim has made me look forward to your other products.

I'm a year round bike commuter in Madison, WI. I ride my bike about 40 minutes each way five days a week. Temps during January and February are typically in the 20s but sometimes dip beneath zero. The Ninjaclava has been an essential piece of gear for my winter rides. It fits comfortably beneath a helmet and its wind stopper exterior really does keep the cold air out, while the fleece liner is just about perfect for anyone who's active and moving around in the cold. It keeps me warm in the midst of serious winter conditions without being overly hot and sweaty when it warms up a touch. You won't be sweat free if you go on extended trips in this but you won't be soaking either. The face mask component does a good job of covering up the nose but also stretches down beneath the chin just fine for those not so cold days. I've used the Ninjaclava for two years for about four months a year five days a week. It's stood up to regular use very well. In terms of cons, it's a bit tough to wear casually because, well, you look like you're a ninja. And I suppose the sizing isn't perfect for me. I'm 5'11 130, so I cut a narrow figure. The S/M pinches up a bit around my eyes. I guess they could have made the eye opening even narrower, and that would have helped. But that's nit picking. It you're looking for something light weight, packable, wind blocking and warm, a hat that will perform when conditions are rough-this is the balaclava for you.

Not a big fan of the top portion of the mask is too loose

Ninja clava kept my head reasonably warm after putting a woolen hat over it. It is a little short in the back of the neck. The worst short coming is that when you pull it up over your mouth and nose your glasses will fog. Why not put a small metal wire just above the nose so you can pinch it like a surgical mask. That will direct the warm breath downward and the glasses do not fog up

As soon as I tried this on, I knew it wouldn't work for my purpose which was running in the cold. The way the eye area is designed caused the lower portion to come up into my eye blocking my view as I moved. It probably would be fine wearing goggles, but not without. I am a small woman with a small head.