Customer Reviews Smartwool Merino 250 Balaclava

I use this item at work. It is a perfect combination of lightweight and warmth.

I work the Northern Border and stay warm with my Smartwool gear.

I use this under a snowmobile helmet, and it is great because it is far more form fitting than others I've tried (which bunch up and/or slide down over my eyes).

Bought this as a gift for my son. He is stoked on it. Wore it hunting this winter

Great item. Valuable to me. very. Not too heavy or bulky. Helps moisture management during exertion. I hate cold from drying sweat, wind or cold; this item really solves cold. When really cold, I wear under a hat . useful when windy or if you are camping out; covers head and neck.When cycling, critical item for wearing under my too-breezy helmet. Small. easily folded into a pocket. Easily laundered. I hang mine to dry. dries fast too. Keeps carotid arteries covered (those two on your throat) You can also wear glasses, as garment does not interfere. Glad to see lighter color. Black color harsh against face. Covers cold sores on lip too. Keeps solar radiation off face. Only con is this item really makes short, female hair look weird or flat. But, who really cares? A warm head and neck to me more important than cosmetics.

I bought this to replace a Nike balaclava. There's not enough space to say how much I enjoy this over the Nike balaclava, but his balaclava fits a lot better.

The "THERMAL MERINO BALACLAVA", works great for cold weather and winter bike riding along with the "ACTIVE FLEECE WIND HEADBAND", and...THERMAL MERINO REVERSIBLE CUFFED BEANIE" or "Creek Run Beanie" .I use all three when riding, and when it gets really cold and windy I put the "Seirus NeoFleece Combo Scarf" on too :-) That usually happens when the wind is over 12-15 mph and chill temp is around zero (with the temp/wind taken into account). I ride 10 miles almost daily in the winter so I've had lots of practice finding what works..Yes..I have studded snow tires on my bike. I also have on clear safety glasses or my "POC" ski goggles for the wind cold/wind too. It's almost always windy in the winter when I ride in Northern Idaho :-)

I cannot ski or walk the dog without this under my helmet or hat because I live at 10,000 ft. It's the most perfect product smartwool ever mad and thrilled it came in baby blue this year!

Nice and lightweight. My 12 years old son can carry it in his jacket pocket without the bulk like other brands. He also slept in it during a 25 degrees scout camping trip. It kept him warm and comfy at night.

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.

I wear this while gravel biking. It is perfect. It keeps my ears warm, but fits comfortably under my helmet. My head stays comfortably warm without overheating. #Sweepstakes

Warm and perfect for all types of outdoor activities including winter camping.

Super great..!!

Good fit and solid material.

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."

I use the balaclava for walking in moderately cold temperatures. I like how the wool breathes and allows perspiration wick away.

Seems Lightweight and warm fits decent.

Used for hunting in GA, great hood but a touch small for my xl head.