Review on Black One Size Minus33 Merino Wool 740 Expedition Balaclava by Brent Ayyagari

I have a few Merino wool items that I love (socks, underwear, sweaters, scarves) but not for a balaclava. I don't like wool for a ski balaclava. Pros: The reason I took a wool balaclava was to avoid bad breath in my balaclava. Wool is excellent for this purpose, wool has natural odor-fighting properties. The thicker expedition version protects well against wind and extreme cold (tested to 12f or -9f with wind chill). Cons: Wool absorbs water and becomes very heavy. When wet from heavy breathing or snow, the fur absorbs water and becomes heavy. Also dries slowly. While wool can still provide some insulation when wet, it still feels tacky when the wet, heavy fabric is pressed against the skin. I prefer my Primaloft synthetic balaclavas because they repel water better and are lighter with the same insulating power. In general: This is not a bad balaclava, only knows its advantages and disadvantages. If used under the sink I think it's a good item but I wouldn't use it alone if it gets wet. Any wet sticky cloth on your skin is no fun. If you count every gram for ultra-light purposes, I would also consider lighter alternatives.