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Backcountry.com Himal Beanie

Item #BCC0189 | 108 in Stock
3 Star Rating

real pompoms for real weather

By Ranked #171 - Hats May 27, 2009

Spring hadn't quite sprung on the Siberian tundra when I took cover under my Himal Beanie. Temps around -10C (low teens F) couldn't touch my ears once I laced the pompoms under my beard; on calm days, I stayed nice and toasty warm. The crown of my head got pretty cold on windy days, tho' -- where the hat isn't lined, the wind can cut through real bad (the lining is kinda a headband that also covers the earlobes). Granted, I got no hair up top, so your mileage may vary...

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By: September 2, 2009

Why not layer hats the way we layer everything else? Lightweight Buffs work very well under/ over hats, as well as alone, for added warmth and wind protection; stop the itch. Saved me and a couple buddies in snowy conditions in the Himalayas.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Exterior] 100% Wool; [lining] fleece 
Recommend Use:
Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, cold weather wear, street wear 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Nepal 

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