Customer Reviews Smartwool Balaclava

Perfect for under my open-face snowmobile helmet. Soft and comfortable to wear, great coverage on the face.

Use it for riding bike on cold days, keeps me warm! #sweepstakes

Warm and keeps the frost off my beard.

Great product

We just moved into a house without a fence and we have a dog...so I'm walking the dog twice a day. On the coldest mornings of this winter so far (teens and single digits), I'v worn this with a stocking hat and have not been uncomfortable. It's soft, it's warm, and it's cozy.

At the dog park every day. It's warm.

Wo r KS well keeping me warm.

How can you ski without this under your helmet? Perfect weight

I've been using this product almost every day for years. Originally to mitigate wind irritation while riding my bike, and now I wear it casually as an added layer to my face mask. I've worn it in every season; when people ask if it makes me too hot, I tell them it insulates and breathes. In foggy weather, it would build up condensation over the mouth, but with my facemask on, the condensation goes to the sides. Not only does it comfortably prevent my facemask from slipping, it does a great job of keeping hair out of my eyes and reminding me to not touch my face. In general, I just feel more comfortable and confident with it on. To quote Wesley, from Princess Bride "It's just that masks are terribly comfortable. I think everybody will be wearing them in the future."

Came on time. It's my go to wear when I cycle in the winter time. Helmet goes on top of it so goes through some harsh service. I had one from 2012 that finally wore out. I replaced it.I have 5 or 6 of them. Maybe I'll get another.

Light weight protection from the cold. Can wear additional head protection without knowing you have it on. Washable.

Great for biking in cold weather. Not bulky under helmet- Thanks!

Warm & comfortable! Excellent for hiking in the winter here in Utah. Wash & dry really well

Keeps my head warm when when I am biking in the winter. Can adjust to cover my mouth and nose if it is really cold.

skiing as a covid mask for waiting in chairlift line perfect thickness dosnt get wet breathing into the wool unlike neck gaiters plus it will work great on cold windy days keeping wind out of neck area front and back well made

I purchased this balaclava as a layering piece for running in colder weather. It's very well made and light weight. Feels great next to my bald noggin, and is capable of being worn in several different ways, from neck gaiter to full face balaclava. I'm running in the low 30's with this beneath the hood of an R1, and sometimes a beanie atop that and it's really comfortable and warm.

I've been wearing this for morning walks fitted over my mask, and with a headband over it. Snug plus I can still hear the birds! Ii is soft, light, and doesn't itch!

Well, we have reached the end of the ski season, so my new balaclava will have to wait until next year to get used. The quality of this item is high, and it is comfortable to wear, unlike any synthetic balaclava I have used. I switched to a Smartwool balaclava after using a neck warmer that was warmer, more comfortable, and more high breathable than synthetics - a great combination of functionality and tough to beat.

Use two (2) Underneath porous helmet. Keeps Head,neck, chin, face Warm. Sweat but ok. Wear w shades. Tight fit. Not bulky . Light. Covers lips and nose...avoid wind or sun burn. easy wash. Roll up put in rear pocket or Pull into neck Gaiter. Wear all winter. Mashes hair. Does job Does not itch.

I have an average-size head, thick hair, and a long neck, and it fits me perfectly. Thin but very warm. Fits nicely under a hood and keeps my neck and face warm on the coldest days.

Another gift to hubby! He fell in love with the warmth this gives his bald head during the coldest days. Yay!

Soft, warm and thin (fits nicely under my snowboard helmet).

My son rides his bike to work every day regardless of weather in Minneapolis MN. I bought the balaclava for him to wear and hopefully it will ease my mind regarding his health!!! You know, mothers always worry!

I ordered this for my recent ski trip to Utah to wear under my helmet. It was comfortable and served as a great base layer.

Excellent product for skiing in cold weather