Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Micro Dome Beanie - 2008 BCS

Did exactly what I wanted it to do - fit my head snugly, allow me to wear it up high in the evening and down low in my sleeping bag at night, and feels at home with my ultralight gear.

This hat really has it all. The lightweight, breathable comfort of fleece with the warmth and wind protection of a thick, itchy wool hat. I often stayed away from fleece hats because they tended to be too thin and stretched out too easily. With the windstopper material inside, this hat is super warm, windproof, and maintains its shape great. I use this hat for everything from winter trail runs to keeping my noggin warm on cold nights sleeping outdoors. I just wish they'd offer some cooler colors. I have an older model which is red with a black rim around the bottom.

It'll keep your head warm and the wind out. Its not the first hat I grab but when the wind is getting really bad I definitely go with this.

If you have trouble fitting into hats that say "one size fits most," I would suggest getting this hat! Finding beanies that will cover your ears while not riding up on your forehead has been a constant struggle for me, and this one does the trick nicely. Obviously the nice wind-stopper fleece keeps you warm as well. So if you are like me, and probably a long lost relative of Jack from Jack in The Box, this hat is a solid choice.

Doesn't fit snug for a Beanie. Must wear in addition to ear muffs when too windy or cold because they don't cover the ears well.

I own this beanie and I love it. It feels great, and it keeps my head toasty! The only knock is the cut/size is a bit wonky for my head. It fits the circumference of my head perfectly. The height of the beanie is a bit too deep for my noggin. So, that's the only thing I can knock on it. I end up with a lot of the beanie sticking up on the top of my head. But, I really do love it. For me it's more function than fashion, and this beanie does it's job precisely!

Very warm hat and true to it's name as a wind stopper. Haven't tried it in extreme conditions, but it's been great for a very snowy and cold New England winter so far. My only complaint is that this hat runs big. If you're looking for a snug beanie to hug your head, this isn't the one. It comes down over the ears and onto the neck, which is great for keeping warm, but it also bunches a bit on top of the head.

I love this beanie for it's performance, but it looks super goofy on me. Maybe I have an abnormal noggin, I don't know. The inside of it fits nice and snug while the outside has a lot of excess fabric that flops around. Luckily, I'm pretty goofy lookin' myself. All in all, it's a great beanie for the price.

Unfortunately they were way big. I regrettably had to sent them back. Still looking for a snug fitting micro beanie with windbloc.

Joe

When you know that you lose nearly all your body heat through your head, you've got to have something good to keep it in when the temps are dropping. Head, this is Micro Dome w/ WindStopper. Micro Dome, this is Head.
I cannot express with enough satisfaction my adoration for this beanie. It's lightweight, keeps you warm when it's wet, and you do NOT feel the biting, cold, wintry winds whilst wearing it. I slept in it every cold night out on the AT and every morning I would wake up alive. Get one.

love this thing, it works well in all conditions. no wind gets through and as you loose the most heat through your head, this is exactly what is needed. yes it isnt the WARMEST hat out there but hey, throw on a helmet or pull up the hood of your jacket if your not warm enough. or do what i do and throw a balaclava on underneath it. it has lasted me a long time, some pulls, some pills and some stains and it still looks and works just fine. you wont be disappointed.

tbis beanie is ultra comfy! looks real cute too!

This hat is warm and comfortable, but very large. I used it for mountain climbing and it was great. I recommend this product, but know that it is much larger than most beanies.

I use it for keeping my head warm on and off the bike. Decent wind protection and the fleece is nice. I thought it a bit bulky under my cycling helmet. Works good and I would recommend for multiple uses.

Avoid. Windstopper doesn't breathe worth spit for active sports like skiing, hiking or jogging.
I own this & M.Hardwear's Dome Perignon, and never wear them, because I own two vastly superior "Windpro Hardface" hats (one by Outdoor Research and one by REI).
Windpro hardface sheds water better than any fleece, and ounce-for-ounce my OR & REI hats offer all of the warmth, comparable windproofness, and breathability several orders of magnitude better than any Windstopper fabric.
Don't believe the Gore hype machine.
A hat like this may be fine for standing around, or for casual wear by folks who simply don't sweat, but once you've tried a *real* breathable fabric like Windpro you'll never go back.

Looks quality and comfy, but it swallowed my head. I have a small head, but this is the biggest beanie I've ever seen. If you have a large melon go for it. I probably need a size small, on the tag it said regular. Had to send it back.

Basically, this hat sucks, in terms of functionality. Ok, so it works as a lid on the top of your head, has a windproof layer, and is actually warm. But the moment that you want to pull it down over your ears (as in most of the time when its really cold) the hat restricts your vision, and feels cumbersome. Of course, if you like the "Cat-in-the-Hat" look, with the lid balanced on the top of your head, or the "Mushmouth" look with the lid pulled down over your ears, then you are going to love this hat. Otherwise, steer clear...