Reddit reviews The Friendly Swede Balaclava Face Mask Ultimate Protection Neck Gaiter Bandana (Standard/Nordic/Arctic)
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CHOOSE YOUR VERSION: STANDARD – Autumn or spring activities when you need extra face protection, eg. running, or comfort under your helmet. NORDIC - Soft and adds warmth, for autumn to winter climate, skiing and biking, below 40°F. ARCTIC - Extra windproof front panel, provides the best comfort at lower temperatures and in harsh, windy climate. Choose version where you’d choose color!MULTIPLE WEARING STYLES: Can be worn open or closed covering your face, as a scarf, neck buff or ear warmer, bandana; full or half face mask, running mask, motorcycle face mask, ski face mask and much more. One-size-fits-all; women and men. Won’t fit small children.FABRIC: Lightweight, machine washable and quick drying. Comfortable microfiber-polyester and spandex blend (see details below) for great protection. Seams on the sides for max comfort. The premium Arctic version with three layer windproof panel features breathing patch allowing humidity to pass while keeping your face warmer.VERSATILITY: As we all have different needs during different times this is a great all around winter face mask and money savor since it can be worn on its own or under a helmet. This balaclava face mask is also longer than most so you can tuck it in under your jacket to keep protection from wind and rough weather or use it as a half ski mask depending on your need.LIFETIME WARRANTY - RISK FREE SHOPPING: Covered by our Friendly Lifetime Warranty. Our World Class customer service team is here for you every day of the year and happy to help answer ANY questions you may have within hours. Just copy-paste this link into your browser: http://amzn.to/1AmGlj8
My setup, that I've been rocking for a couple of years with a few improvements ahead of this winter:
Showers Pass Crosspoint Softshell gloves (add glove liners for colder days, use glove liner only for warmer/drier days). Probably want to go one size up from a snug fit to accommodate the liners. I love these gloves SO MUCH. Best pair of gloves I've ever owned, of any kind, hands-down. I just bought a second pair for backpacking and general winter thrashing.
REI's house brand rain pants and suspenders instead of the drawstring that most pants come with (the brand doesn't matter a whole lot as long as it's a 2.5 layer fabric and you like the fit)
Showers Pass Refuge jacket. As above, what really matters here is the 2.5 layer construction and whatever fit you like. If you just get 2- or 1.5- layer gear, the PU waterproof liner rubs off and you're stuck endlessly re-applying Nikwax for sub-par waterproofing.
Historically I've used PowerGrips toe straps and waterproof Rockport Rugged Bucks dress shoes or low-top hiking boots, but this year I picked up a pair of Giro Alpineduro waterproof cycling boots that take SPD clips.
When it gets colder I use a balaclava (this Nordic style one from The Friendly Swede), when it's warmer I'll use one of those ear-covering headbands kinda like this one and a wool Buff.
When it's raining cats and dogs, I wear these lightweight trail running gaiters to keep the splashes out of my low-top shoes.