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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!


13 years ago
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Gmart
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under armor tactical mask is whats its called or something like that, I love it.
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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?
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Gmart
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yea i love it
13 years ago
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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
13 years ago
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JWeinstock
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Outdoor technology Yowie. VERY light and thin but also stays on your face very good.
13 years ago
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EL.JUANO
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I'd look into a running balaclava. that's what they're designed for.
13 years ago
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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.
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DosasNMimosas
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armada ballerclava
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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.
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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!
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Cotter
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I use the Under Armour one, I love it!
13 years ago
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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.
13 years ago
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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
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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
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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!
13 years ago
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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.
13 years ago
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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.
13 years ago
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Stose
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Yowies are by far too line
13 years ago
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suup
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UA mtn for sure
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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
13 years ago
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EthanScott23
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turtle fur for daaaaayys
13 years ago
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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
13 years ago
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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
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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.
13 years ago
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Bozite
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This. And the saga ones. I own and I am happy with both.
13 years ago
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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
9 years ago
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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
9 years ago
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profa_212
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My virtika ninja mask is pretty great
9 years ago
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Bassin
Posts: 273 - Karma: 748
BlackStrap The Hood

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

Works awesome, light and warm.
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