Ergodyne N-Ferno 6823 Balaclava Ski Mask, Wind-Resistant Face Mask, Hinged Design, Each, Black, One Size

I did a lot of research before buying this with my husband out in the cold most of the time he needed something that really would keep him warm. He is very pleased and won’t leave home without it. In the home he said it keeps him so warm you can’t stand it. Out in the cold he stays very warm and dry. This year has been a very bitter winter in VA this is a must if you are out in the cold. It is great for hunting, fishing, playing and working.The size fits great from him to me it fit snug, l love that you can use it in many different ways coving what part of your head or face you want. You can wear a hat with it, it isn’t too bulky I was worried about breathing with this you have no trouble it is vented very well making breathing easy but still keeps wind out. Which is a big issue with me I have to be able to breathe easy or I feel like I am suffocating. My husband wears glasses and so far he does not have any issues, if this becomes a problem I will update.Bottom line it keeps your head and face warm through any cold weather that we have come across. Fits snug, light weight, easy to put on, you can wear it many different ways for whatever your needs are. Able to breathe easy, keeps the wind out, does not obstruct your vision. Well worth the money. We plan to put one or two in each of our cars so we have one with us at all time.

Pros:Quality ConstructionExcellent Wind ProtectionBreathable Mesh Reduces Fogging Of Glasses/GogglesThin And Warm Making For Comfortable Use With Motorcycle HelmetCons:Haven’t Found AnyI ride motorcycle throughout most of the year in the northern part of Virginia. As long as the temperature is above 35 degrees Fahrenheit and the roads are clear, it’s a day to ride. But, on a cruiser like mine, with no windshield, faring or, anything else to deflect the cold wind and, preferring to ride with nothing but a half-shell helm and riding glasses, you have to have something to keep those icy winds from direct skin contact or, your ride isn’t going to be all that comfortable. I purchased and tried a handful of different balaclava, some of those being far more expensive, before finally finding the N-Ferno 6823. And, none of those others even came close to offering the same levels of warmth, comfort and functionality.At 35 degrees, traveling at and sometimes (well) above highway speeds, over 50 miles in the pre-dawn hours to get to work. Wearing nothing but my half-helm, riding glasses and this balaclava, my face/head is well protected from the cold wind. Do I feel the cold? Sure, on my face I do. But, is it teeth chattering cold or, even numbing cold. Not at all. Honestly, I feel more cold penetrate through my multi-layer riding gloves than my face feels behind just this single balaclava. If you’re a cold weather rider like me and you’re looking for a quality piece of headgear to keep those chilly winds off your bare skin, you can’t go wrong with this balaclava. And, at such an incredible price, you can buy 2 (or more) so, you can always have one ready while washing another.

It's definitely warm as described however it fits just a little too big around the mouth/nose area for me. I would like it to fit a little more snug especially since the option is there for you to pull it up and down. Having it pulled down for a while stretches it out even more to when you pull it back up it feels even more loose around the mouth/nose area.

I have been using this product for the past 5 months in temps that average around 17 degrees Fahrenheit with about an 8 degree windchill. The warmest I have used it in has been 32 degrees and the coldest has been -29 degrees.I ride my bicycle to work every day and I run outdoors year round. In the Winter once the temps dropped below 30 degrees I found that my face was always feeling numb and my mouth and lungs hurt as I did my activities outdoors. I then started covering my face with a bandana but after about 6 minutes of heavy breathing, the bandana gets soaked. It also only provides a covering from the wind and not any extra warmth. I knew that I should be looking for an item of clothing called a balaclava. I selected this one on Amazon based on the price and the quantity of reviews. I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the purchase. So much so that I bought an additional one! Wow!So when I ride my bike and run, this thing gets HOT. If the temp is above 15 degrees I usually end up getting so warm I have to take it off after awhile! I absolutely love the mesh part around the mouth because it does a great job of blocking air so I don’t feel the burn from breathing in frigid air yet it allows enough airflow that it doesn’t get completely drenched from the humid air of my breath. Having that sets it apart from all other ways of covering my mouth. While it does get a little moist around the mouth after about 15 minutes it is nowhere near as bad as if you had just used a regular piece of cloth for covering. This balaclava was the missing link in my life and now I can freely walk and move around in the cold and I don’t even notice it! The fitment around the eyes is perfect for my size of face leaving very little skin exposed.I decided to take a vacation to Denali National Park in January and I was excited to bring the balaclava along to see how it would fare. Needless to say it kept me safe and warm as I was out hiking in negative temperatures! When properly bundled up in Winter gear, I felt completely safe and warm from the cold air around me. If it works in Alaska in the Winter then it will probably work great for you wherever you live. 100% would buy again, 5 out of 5 stars!!!!

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