Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Option Balaclava

Fits well 2nd one I've owned

An easy packing, easy to use under-helmet layer. The single round opening eventually shifts (always to my right for some reason) and has to be periodically re-positioned, which is slightly annoying. Other than that it's a good addition to my Alpine kit.

I use this balaclava at work as a ski patroller. It is a great balaclava for cold stormy days. I intend to keep using it but wanted to give one piece of feedback: the back of the neck should be longer. There is often a gap between the balaclava and my jacket. I do not experience this problem when using something like a buff. A little more length would make this thing perfect.

Thin and stretchy, good for light use. Not a heavy-duty warm balaclava or anything.

I find the option balaclava to be as warm as I need a hat. It's great that it's so light that it fits in your pocket without really noticing it there. It also wears nicely under a helmet.

Buyers beware... even the L/XL version of this is SNUG! I'm a 27 yr old female, 125lbs. Not exactly comfortable. I feel like I'm going scuba diving!

Used it for snowboarding. Fits well under a helmet, and breaths great. Kept the wind of my chin a bit. Just didn't really offer much protection for my neck