Arc'teryx = High Tech Quality.

Very comfortable warm and windbreaking ability, but that all goes to hell when you realize your ears are not covered 100%.

The pocket is nice, but mostly irrelevant. This is a great beanie tht needs size adjustment. I bought it despite reviews since it was on SAC for 15 bucks and decided to research it myself.

I bought this hat to run on the beach all winter. It's freezing and incredibly windy on my stretch of sand. I like to travel streamlined with no pockets or anything else to catch the wind. I stick my key fob in the pocket and go! Even with my key in a deep pocket I worried about it. Ever drop a key in the sand next to the ocean? No worries with this hat. Fits great too. Arc'teryx is usually pricey but the quality is excellent.

not bad. more of a beanie to look good in rather then keep you uber warm

This is a very sleek and stylish beanie, but offers no ear protection. I have an average-sized noggin and this thing barely touched the top of my ears. If you are looking for more than looks and comfort, and want something to keep you head warm, this isn't the hat. It's a true "beanie."

Great for keeping my head warm and hair dry while busing to work. I like the variety of colors for matching with my wardrobe. The fabric is not itchy for my oh so sensitive skin.

Soft and warm, but not so stifling that you burn up on the up-track. The pocket is awesome, but I actually haven't used it for anything yet. Seems like a good place for your spring resort skiing prophylactic stash. ;-)

I wear a size 7 1/4 hat and have very short hair and this beanie doesn't cover my ears. It covers about half my ears. Great idea with the pocket, but needs to be bigger. I will be returning mine.

i read these reviews about it being to small but i figured i don't have a huge head so went for it and bought it, i wear about a 7 1/4 hat and this thing still had the very tips of my earlobes hangin out. but how warm this thing keeps you its worth it, the pocket is awesome for stashin a few extra bucks.

I've got a small bean and short hair (i.e. shaved)...agree with the others that this hat is a little shy on ear coverage. I do like the pocket to carry my key on a run. Great idea, but needs a small tweak.

It's smart Beanie with pocket

I bought the pocket version for the versatility, but found it to be somewhat worthless for most items unless you want the item poking you in the head. Like most of their products, this one is very well made and has held up to a full winter season without issue. Very comfortable.

Hat fits and is warm. And it looks good. Haven't put anything in "the pocket" yet, but I'm sure I will find a reason to use it.

Although I am a huge fan of Arcteryx, I had to return the covert beanie because it would not fit down over my ears. There is also a one-size, which is a little roomie for my small noggin. Just wish they offered a more stretchable beanie, love the zip pocket idea though...

What's the pocket for?