rmanhiker – 2013-04-15
Nice hat
Great hat, best used for fall or spring hikes where the nights can get cold once you set up camp and settle in. Also good for mild winters, but it is not the thickest winter hat so it probably won't be sufficient in really low temps(sub 25?). I got the tungsten color, but in retrospect I think the red looks a lot better.
Rayo12 – 2013-04-04
Warm, Light, Go-to Beanie
This hat was itchy the first few times I wore it and I was nervous that it wouldn't break in; well, it did! I love this hat. I carried it all 2,184 miles of the Appalachian Trail. It was great for keeping my head warm on cold mornings and nights. It's about as stylin' as they come. The inner wool band goes with the polyester shell to make this guy warm, light, and durable. My go-to.Only caution: I wouldn't rely on this hat for extreme cold.
Colorado Krista – 2013-04-04
keeps the noggin toasty and 'fro flat
Some women collect shoes. I collect hats. I purchased this one because 1) Arc'teryx quality and 2) yes, purple is my new favorite color. It's snug and covers my ears, which is great for helping keep my earbuds from bouncing out when I run. I've also used it in the backcountry, the first skin up the mountain on cold days before putting my helmet on to ski down. I can wad it up, throw it in my backpack and it takes minimal space. Yep, this is my new favorite hat.
El Chico Grande – 2010-12-06
Tried the Rest &This One's the Best!!
This is a great fitting hat! I have tried several other beanies including SmartWool and this by far is the best. It's comfortable and doesn't slip up my head. I have a 7&5/8 hat size and this beanie doesn't feel tight and stays down over my ears and is really warm. It is very pricey but it really is worth it.
SDVT – 2010-10-28
YES!
My husband has tons of beanies, mostly from North Face and 5.11, but this one just stood out because of the design. We ended up buying the carbide and the black one. We would have bought the other two as well except the blaze (orange) was a little too bright for him and the caper's (dark green) skeleton color stood out too much (saw it at the store).
summitx – 2010-09-07
great hat
it is a well built hat, warm and comfortable, but is kinda expensive for a beanie. the reason i paid the steep price for this hat is because it just fit so well. i wear a 7-7.25 baseball hat, and a have pretty big ears. this hat has a fleece ear band inside and it covers my whole ear, usually my earlobes hang out the bottom. not the case with this hat.
