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Most breathable, lightweight balaclava?

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bfulmer
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I'm looking for a plain, black balaclava which is as thin and breathable as possible, without having mouth holes. +k for helpful suggestions!


Dec 24 2012 4:39PM
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Gmart
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under armor tactical mask is whats its called or something like that, I love it.
Dec 24 2012 4:52PM
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bfulmer
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http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/ua-heatgear-tactical-hood/pid1219738-002#bv-qa

this?
Dec 24 2012 4:57PM
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Gmart
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yea i love it
Dec 24 2012 4:59PM
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bfulmer
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Word, +k to you sir. Is it difficult to breathe through at all if you are breathing heavily? For instance if you are hiking
Dec 24 2012 5:06PM
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JWeinstock
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Outdoor technology Yowie. VERY light and thin but also stays on your face very good.
Dec 24 2012 5:23PM
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EL.JUANO
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I'd look into a running balaclava. that's what they're designed for.
Dec 24 2012 6:22PM
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Transient
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This
I recently invested in one and it's rad! Was getting blasted on the chairlift and couldn't feel a thing. Wouldn't hike in it but you can pull it below your chin easily so it's not really an issue. The only thing that bug's me is that it's not that long.
Dec 24 2012 9:13PM
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DosasNMimosas
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armada ballerclava
Dec 24 2012 9:53PM
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Gmart
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not at all, it's really thin so it's easy to breathe and if you feel like its tough you can just pull it down for a little and you still look baller. I hiked with it last week, not bad at all, it gets wet like any face mask would get but again its really thin so its not bad. my favorite one i've used so far.
Dec 24 2012 11:53PM
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NinetyFour
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http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=13029021

That's the one I ride with. Made by Bula. I ride with it a few different ways. Over the mouth and nose, over the mouth, over the chin, and under the chin. It's super stretchy nice and warm, very breathable. Hope that helps!
Dec 25 2012 9:56AM
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Cotter
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I use the Under Armour one, I love it!
Dec 25 2012 12:19PM
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NinetyFour
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Eh one thing for the guys with the UA Balaclava, do you have any troubles with it pulling out of the neck of your jacket or hoody at all? Mine does from time to time, and when it does, I rage. I was thinking of stitching some velcro to it but if that shit gets all weird, IRRITATION CITY.
Dec 25 2012 1:33PM
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Transient
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My jacket zips up close enough to my chin it's never really a problem. Still get the occasional stray chill inbetween my bala and whatever I'm wearing underneath, not enough to bug me though. I just wear a yowie when I'm riding in a hoodie
Dec 25 2012 8:09PM
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amo
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yeah i wish they made the neck longer, if so it would be the ultimate.

to the OP i just got two Buff neck tubes, they seem really similar to the Yowie and are nice and thin. cant wait to try it out tomorrow
Dec 25 2012 8:12PM
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FerrisBueller
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yowies for warmer days

armada ballerclava green and yellow (fleece lined) for the warmer days

both of them stay relatively moisture free and not frozen all day!
Dec 26 2012 2:00AM
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B-Jay*
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The saga ones are great for when it's warm out. Super cheap too $15 for two.
Dec 26 2012 2:06AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Phar North one has served me very well, but it's the only one I've owned.
Dec 26 2012 2:13AM
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Stose
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Yowies are by far too line
Dec 26 2012 2:47AM
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suup
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UA mtn for sure
Dec 26 2012 12:38PM
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amo
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tried my buff neck tube today...it immediately got all wet and cold and there's no going back from that. switched back to my UA mtn and was good for the rest of the day
Dec 26 2012 6:42PM
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EthanScott23
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turtle fur for daaaaayys
Jan 2 2013 5:25PM
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Zump.
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Serius Thermax balaclava, really thin and light. I love mine

I think Dick's Sporting Goods sells them, you can take a look at one there
Jan 2 2013 5:49PM
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brewernovascotia
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That's the one I have as well, it works great for me, very thin and very breathable no buildup of moisture that freezes

I had an balaclava airhole one before which was great. A little thicker and warmer, hole provided great breathability
Jan 2 2013 8:42PM
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brakes
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The UA tactical hood is the best lightweight balaclava by far, yowies don't stay up on your face.
Jan 4 2013 12:03AM
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Bozite
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This. And the saga ones. I own and I am happy with both.
Jan 4 2013 12:39AM
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CaviesForcer
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Fair warning this is my own creation, BUT...even risking internet scorn, I have to say my product fits the request quite well. The Weatherneck System is a removable and breathable balaclava I created cause I had this exact same problem. Thanks
http://www.theweatherneck.com
Dec 14 2016 7:44AM
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freeballer
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This one is amazing. Bamboo and merino. Super duper soft and breathes really, really well.

http://www.lebent.com/store/headwear/ski/le-balaclava-200
Dec 14 2016 6:36PM
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profa_212
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My virtika ninja mask is pretty great
Dec 14 2016 10:58PM
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Bassin
Posts: 273 - Karma: 746
BlackStrap The Hood

http://www.evo.com/balaclavas/blackstrap-the-hood.aspx

Works awesome, light and warm.
Dec 14 2016 11:03PM
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