Great product....has been around |
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| I have used this product all day for twelve days sometimes in -10 degrees. It's cozy, keeps you warm, comes in 2 sizes, and still looks new after 3 machine washes. I have used it for hundreds of miles under a helmet while snowmobiling. Although it might be nicer if it was a bit thinner, I believe it's thickness has to do with the fact that it is made of polartec. And it's not super thick, I just have a huge head and am maxed out at 2x on my helmet. If your helmet has a bit of slack this would be a perfect fit. I would like to try the marmot but at that price and with North Face being as nice as it is, it's not worth the risk of getting it wrong. Hope this helps. Good luck! |
| SKON at Mountain Gear on 01/01/2007 |
Great Balaclava! |
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I don't care how dumb my wife thinks it looks when I wear it around the house (it's just so soft), this thing performs really well. I wore this on summit day on Kilimanjaro (with a heavy fleece cap on top), and I was really happy with it. It also performed well on cold days going to work (no more frozen snot). The material is great and retains its elasticity when you pull it under your chin or around your neck to wear it like a neck gaiter. |
| drnick at Backcountry.com on 04/30/2009 |
Great for Snow Removal in Iowa Winter! |
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I bought this balaclava just before Christmas this Winter and have been loving it. We've had a cold and snow-filled winter in Iowa and it's done a fantastic job keeping me warm and dry while blowing snow or just shoveling. The neck goes just far enough down into my coat to ensure my neck doesn't get cold at all. The face opening is just large enough to not impede vision while still keeping you warm. It also breathes really well! |
| Ben Arnold at Backcountry.com on 01/14/2010 |
Excelent Balaclava |
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Just wore this for the first time last weekend in temps of upper 20's to lower 30's. Worked like a charm, no hat needed, ears toasty and no problem hearing. It's nice and soft and stretchy which made it easy to pull down below my chin too. I wear L for a helmet, when I wear a helmet and this fit snugly but not tight. Could do without that stupid logo blazing on the forehead but I'll cope.. |
| SleepyHead at Backcountry.com on 01/21/2010 |
love the product and the website! |
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| This product gave me complete warmth and protection from the cold and snow. I had one last year and got stuck in a snow blizzaed while on a ski lift. Luckily I had my North Face Balaclava to keep my face from completely drying out and burning. Its great! I lost my first one, thus the reason for purchasing a new one. Thanks guys for the great site you've got going! |
| Nick at Moosejaw (Fall 2009) (closeout) on 12/02/2005 |
Soft and Warm |
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This is one of the items that I always pack if the weather is on the cold side. This thing is warm and the material is super soft against your face. Has enough coverage for your neck also and some other brands I have tried are too short.
Unless you have a very small head I would order the large, they are a snug fit. |
| Mike Throgmartin at Backcountry.com on 01/16/2010 |
For halloween or severe weather sports...It's a must. |
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| Let me start off by saying that this is a multi-faceted product. Not only is it great for biking in the severe cold, it also doubles quite nicely as a halloween disguise. It is great for frightening the timid and small children. I scared quite a few trick or treaters...Come to think of it, maybe it wasn't the balaclava. :-( |
| Joseph at Moosejaw (Fall 2009) (closeout) on 11/08/2006 |
Good stuff |
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I picked up my North Face balaclava during the season last year. Very comfortable. Keeps your mug warm on those nasty windy days and you can roll it up into a silly-looking beanie or poke your head through the facehole like a gaiter when it gets too warm. :) |
| Ben Preston at Backcountry.com on 07/23/2008 |
Look like a bank robber while you're in complete warmth and softness! |
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| The north face is my #1 choice for winter gear and this balaclava is no different. This bad boy is so soft and fits so perfect on this round thing that I call my head. ZERO complaints on this piece of cranial genius! |
| Christopher at Moosejaw (Fall 2009) (closeout) on 12/16/2006 |
North Face Balaclava |
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I just bought the North Face Balaclava intending to use it for cold weather motorcycling, and it works like a dream. It keeps my chin and throat warm and covers the back of my neck too. This is a great product! |
| Ian Richard at Backcountry.com on 11/28/2005 |
