Windstopper = plastic bag

By BergMann Ranked #509 - Beanies December 16, 2009

Avoid. Windstopper doesn't breathe worth spit for active sports like skiing, hiking or jogging.
I own this hat, M.H.'s Micro Dome, and an uninsulated OR Windstopper skullcap, and never wear them, because I own two vastly superior "Windpro Hardface" hats (one by Outdoor Research and one by REI).
Wind Pro Hardface sheds water better than any fleece, and ounce-for-ounce my OR & REI Windpro 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 Wind Pro Hardface you'll never go back.

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