Outdoor Research

Wind Warrior Fleece Hat

Really weird hat with a big problem

Wearing this hat reminds me of wearing a stethoscope. The hat is so rigid and windproof that it acts like the membrane on a stethoscope, transmitting any little sounds directly into your ears. I can hear my own heart beating when I wear this hat. I can hear the wind hitting it. Anything brushing it sounds like something touching a stethoscope. The hat specifically advertises that it has different fabric over the hears to help you hear, so the sound issue is extra annoying. This problem is made worse by the fact that this hat is just way too tall. If I pull it down all the way, it covers my eyes, and the part that is supposed to go over your ears to let you hear better is below my ears. I often find that beanies are too short, so it's not my head size that is making this hat too tall. And it sticks almost two inches above my head. This also creates a pocket of air between your head and the hat that, if anything pushes down on it, will make the hat act like a bellows, blowing out the hot air, and then re-inflating (since it's stiff, it re-inflates itself) with cold air. Genuinely have a hard time believing anyone tested this hat before it made it as a real product. It's too bad, because it would be a great hat if it wasn't 2 inches too tall.

Comfortable, warm hat

A warm, comfortable hate that also will hold up to snow and light rain. Note that the material is heavy enough that the ear flaps will impact your ability to hear, something I keep in mind in grizzly country. One-hundred percent satisfied.

Too big for a medium head

I bought the S-M Wind Warrior Hat first. It was too small. I returned it and bought the M-L Wind Warrior Hat. It was way to big. If you have a medium head size this hat is not for you. There are only two sizes to choose from. I usually wear a 6 7/8 - 7 hat.

The best hat ever

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

L/XL

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

160

I have a lot of hair, and it is always a challenge for a hat to stay on my head. I purchased size L/XL, and it is perfect. It is kind of lose, so I can wear it for a long time without getting a tension headache. I tested it on our recent hike. A snowstorm suddenly hit us, and I had to wear a hat for two days without taking it off. Loved it. It is very comfortable, protected me from the wind and cold without a reminder that I even have something on my head.

I would buy again in a heartbeat

Exceptionally warm and blocks wind when I ride my bike at 18F. I love it. I do, however, wish the sizing were better. My head measures large and it is a tad too big.

Very warm hat

The hat is very well made & warm. It replaces an OR wind block cap that was several years old & had begun to stretch & was too loose. This cap is thicker and warmer. Great for CC skiing, snowshoeing and general outdoor activity.

Very warm hat

The hat is very well made & warm. It replaces an OR wind block cap that was several years old & had begun to stretch & was too loose. This cap is thicker and warmer. Great for CC skiing, snowshoeing and general outdoor activity.

don't want the ear flaps

I looked at pictures very carefully and I thought this hat had a symmetrical ear band. I have the 2 wind pro hats which are not wind bloc but have a great fit. What I really want is the same cut with wind bloc. I think there is a real need for better hats - either insulated with nylon shell or wind proof with fleece. I bought the down hat you sell and I have to tell you it looked ridiculous and I returned it. You guys can do this - make the great hat!

Nice hat, silly sizing

This hat appears to be well made but the sizing is ridiculous. For most average to slightly large heads, it will not fit. The small is tiny and the large is gargantuan. OR, please make a size between these two!!

Warm as promised, but poor sizing

Warmest hat I have owned. Very effective in blocking wind and keeping head and ears warm in negative windchill weather. However, there needs to be more sizes. The L/XL is too big (hat does not fit as snug as it should and it looks big and frumpy). A S/M would be too small based on dimensions given.