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BumpJumper
10-28-2008, 21:12
Ok yall, what cool weather headgear do you wear? What, why and post a pic if you got em!
No this isnt a survey...inquiring minds gotta know:D
Here is what I am thinking of buying. Anyone got any reasons why I shouldnt?
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm136/ispyrebel/beaniehat.jpg
Looks good to me. Sorta Elmer Fuddish :banana
Wise Old Owl
10-28-2008, 21:25
Wow, Yes And I am very sorry for posting here.
Microfleece of your favorite color
tom_alan
10-28-2008, 21:27
Looks like over kill for Florida unless the temps are getting below 30 degrees. I carry a wool cap that I use to sleep in when camping above 10,000ft. It works nice as a cool weather cap as well.
Blissful
10-28-2008, 22:14
Love my microfleece beanie I got from Gander mtn. Very light, dries quick.
garlic08
10-28-2008, 22:19
Ditto on the microfleece beanie.
Blissful
10-28-2008, 22:30
Moderator!!!
tom_alan
10-28-2008, 23:06
Another place you might try is (http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/40650/) they have very lightweight headgear for cyclist that are warm and wick moisture away from your head keeping you dry as well.
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/a/assxwwxs.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/e/extxwrlx.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/a/assxwy89.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/c/craxwu3r.jpg
They have several styles to choose from. I have also found that a balaclava works well also. I have lifted it up before so it covers my ears and head and back of my neck and been able to wear my bush hat on top to shade the sun.
BumpJumper
10-29-2008, 05:34
LADIES.....
Anyone got pics of thiers???
You said cool weather, right? For cool weather I wear my life is good runners hat with a buff like a head band around my ears. I've worn this in snow as well.
I think I've got a photo...
http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=202739
Looks like over kill for Florida
Overkill for FL? Not really, we do get cold weather on the FL Trail.
However, while this blaze orange balaclava may not be overkill it was a little absurd! In my defense, it was hunting season!
http://picasaweb.google.com/jnetxpic/FLTrail#5262576884607879058 (URL added in case I can't link the pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/jnetxpic/FLTrail#5262576884607879058 )
But this setup: A buff around my neck and head, then a fleece earband as an extra layer over ears, then my ever-present tilley over the top (for sun and rain protection) is more the norm.
http://picasaweb.google.com/jnetxpic/FLTrail#5262576896810254130 URL added in case I can't link the pics:( http://picasaweb.google.com/jnetxpic/FLTrail#5262576896810254130 )
If it's very cold and wet I can also get the hood of my rain jacket under the Tilley.
The advantage of using multiple layers is the same for as the rest of the body, it's very easy to remove one of the layers as I warm up (but never the Tilley! ;))
I prefer simple head gear, just enough to get the job done
knit cap when it's cold and ball cap when it real sunny
BumpJumper
10-29-2008, 15:21
Here is my thought on my "Elmer" cap. A beenie doesnt come down over the ears. Then if it did warm up, I can lift the ears (and look like a TOTAL daff) reminds me of Barney Fiff in the episode when he bought the motorcycle with the side car as a patrol bike. Anyways, it should do just fine.
J....Awh, the infamous tilley and sunglasses.... recognized you right away.
adventurousmtnlvr
10-30-2008, 00:06
Here is my thought on my "Elmer" cap. A beenie doesnt come down over the ears. Then if it did warm up, I can lift the ears (and look like a TOTAL daff) reminds me of Barney Fiff in the episode when he bought the motorcycle with the side car as a patrol bike. Anyways, it should do just fine.
J....Awh, the infamous tilley and sunglasses.... recognized you right away.LOL on the explanation. I wear fleece (my old snow ski one) and I have some that are hats that are long enough to cover ears (but no particular ear flaps); one that does have ear flaps ... and sometimes I only wear fleece ear muffs where the band goes behind the neck and can't be seen if the hair is down (or to the bottom of your ears) ... but I'll take a hat most likely. LOL on the Barney thing though ... I think I saw that episode many years ago, lol.
adventurousmtnlvr
10-30-2008, 00:08
Looks like over kill for Florida unless the temps are getting below 30 degrees. I carry a wool cap that I use to sleep in when camping above 10,000ft. It works nice as a cool weather cap as well.wool blankets bother my skin, is the hat scratchy? ... ps ... love love the view in your pic
Lillianp
10-30-2008, 11:25
I unfortunately don't have a picture, but I use a hat with a fleece lining and wool outerpart. Its a little on the heavy side for a hat, but its toasty warm. Granted, I usually do overnights in late May in the White Mountains-so it comes in handy. Other parts of the year, I might end up using a lighter hat, one that's a simple knit beanie or something.
Blissful
10-30-2008, 13:35
I can't wear wool either. Sometimes merino can bother me as well, but have made out okay with Smartwool products.
BumpJumper
10-30-2008, 17:40
I think I have always worn those beenies made of the soft stuff. So, I dont know if wool itches or not.:eek:
tom_alan
10-30-2008, 18:27
I think I have always worn those beenies made of the soft stuff. So, I dont know if wool itches or not.:eek:
:-? I pulled mine out of my backpack ~ It's not wool either ~ it's 100% Polyester ~ the soft stuff as well.:)
tom_alan
10-30-2008, 18:43
wool blankets bother my skin, is the hat scratchy? ... ps ... love love the view in your pic
It's on top of Mt Lincoln (14,286ft) with Mt Bross (14,172ft) in the background. It's in the Lincoln Group ~ I did three of the four that day ~ Bross, Lincoln & Cameron (14,238ft). Knocked off Mt Democrat (14,148ft) the weekend before. Had to head down because of a storm rolling in when I did Democrat ~ "Getting to the top is optionial, Getting down is mandatory" ~ Steady Ed Viesturs
tom_alan
10-30-2008, 18:45
Sorry off topic ~ I'm out of here:eek:
My favorite hat is this Mt. Hardwear beanie I picked up this past spring for cheap at REI on clearance. I got both the husband one and me one!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/NWHikergirl/PCT%20Govt%20Meadows-Crystal/berryeating.jpg
(Taken on Sept. 1st this year while I was sneaking Huckleberries.....)
BumpJumper
11-05-2008, 10:49
What is it made out of?
Really thin, super soft fleece. It isn't scratchy like how some of them get :) And it weighs like air as well.
I don't like thick or heavy hats - I overheat up there - too much hair :p
BumpJumper
11-05-2008, 21:36
Is it kinda like this?
http://www.rei.com/product/772781
BumpJumper
11-15-2008, 07:10
I have decided on the "Buff". Just because. Go figure.:-?
I have decided on the "Buff". Just because. Go figure.:-?
Buffs are great for those cold FL days. You can use a biner clipped to your belt loop to secure it when you get too hot, then it's nice and handy when the wind hits you or you stop for a break, cool off etc.
You can wear a Tilley over a buff too! :banana
Try a merino Tibetean Raider hat. Only loosers can't wear wool. lol...kidding, but wool rocks.
BumpJumper
11-15-2008, 22:16
Cuffs! What are you talking about?:confused:
Bump, try reading what I quoted, then ask again...
BumpJumper
11-15-2008, 22:22
I did. I missed it the first go around. Ok. Probably because a guy posted again.
Bigglesworth
11-21-2008, 22:48
The balaclava (full head cover deal like below) was a lifesaver in cold and wind. Had a wool beanie too, during cold weather months, mostly worn in camp, occasionally doubled up. I think mine was pretty cheap, and maybe the only (part?) cotton item I had. Looked like a bank robber, but loved it, plus if you get warmish, you can just pull the lower portion up and make it hat-like.
Another place you might try is (http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/40650/) they have very lightweight headgear for cyclist that are warm and wick moisture away from your head keeping you dry as well.
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/a/assxwwxs.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/e/extxwrlx.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/a/assxwy89.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/200/c/craxwu3r.jpg
They have several styles to choose from. I have also found that a balaclava works well also. I have lifted it up before so it covers my ears and head and back of my neck and been able to wear my bush hat on top to shade the sun.