Warm and Cozy: Minus33 Merino Wool Midweight Balaclava for Ultimate Protection Review

I live in North Dakota and had over 60 inches of snow in the last month and then arctic air. I had to be outside when it snowed, when it was -20º and colder. You need to understand that context to understand my assessment. was dipped in petroleum. I should have washed it before trying it. I washed it in cold water and let it air dry to keep it from shrinking. The first wash wasn't enough to remove the smell. the second time around the smell was gone and i wasn't nauseous.after trying it i found

I really like the softness of the material but it's all too big for my adult female head (with shorter thin hair). Indoors, part of the mask can be easily removed and, thanks to the light material, does not overheat. However, the mask piece does not stay in place, especially when wet from exhalation. I also bought a heavier Expedition version of this balaclava and it fits much better/closer. The mask remains, but cannot be pulled under the chin. The Expedition version also makes it a little…

I really like the softness of the material but it's all too big for my adult female head (with shorter thin hair). Indoors, part of the mask can be easily removed and, thanks to the light material, does not overheat. However, the mask piece does not stay in place, especially when wet from exhalation. I also bought a heavier Expedition version of this balaclava and it fits much better/closer. The mask remains, but cannot be pulled under the chin. The Expedition version also makes it a little…

I really like this for cold weather. I got a severe skin infection from being outside in the cold without proper clothing for a long time, like I did when I was young. So I have to hide a bit. It's very comfortable and while not warm enough for winds below 5 or 10 it works most days, it's easy to put on and wear as a hat on warmer days and it looks good. Serves its purpose here most days and it's easy to add a layer, nice scarf or hat if you enjoy running in sub-zero temperatures. Most…

Feels like t-shirt fabric instead of wool. The picture is not representative of what you will receive. As soon as it is pulled over the face and parting, the neck hardly closes. In addition, the elasticity of the fabric ensures movement. Virtually not wind resistant due to the thinness of the material. It appears that the purpose of this product is to act as a buffer between a motorcycle helmet and your skin, rather than as a face cover in cold weather. However, in cold-only conditions, using…