Face protection from freezing wind

[dreamcometrue]

I have lots of thermal layers for my body but I need something to stop my lower face freezing. All I can find when I search are balaclavas where only your eyes are left showing or actual COVID-type face masks. Has anyone found anything that works well?

 

[teapot]

You need one of these https://www.buff.com/gb/lightweight-merino-wool-tubular-solid.html

 

[stangs]

The above looks good. Personally, in cold weather, I like having a balaclava/ski mask that covers the ears and top of the head as well (makes you look like you're about to rob a bank, but that's a separate issue).

 

[Cloball]

Some kiwi ladies showed me a way of wearing a buff under a hat that covered your face and didn't roll down when we were caught in an apocalyptic hail storm in Mongolia. I also have a fleece buff with a draw string I tie over my nose and then put a regular buff over the top.
They do balaclavas too. They seem a bit pricey but I've had mine since my teens and still going strong, barely need cleaning and don't lose their shape. I live in mine as I cycle year round looking like I'm going to rob someone. Sunglasses and full face buff. Saves you swallowing too many midges too.
https://www.buff.com/gb/headwear/balaclavas.html

 

[limestonelil]

Definitely need a buff. Incredibly useful bit of kit, especially if you watch their full demo and remember all the different ways to wear them. I use a fleece tube too if it's ice cold and windy. Really helps me with facial neuralgia.

 

[Bluewaves]

Waiting for a lift this afternoon in the cold, i ended up putting my face mask on outside as it made me feel warmer.

 

[Cloball]

Definitely need a buff. Incredibly useful bit of kit, especially if you watch their full demo and remember all the different ways to wear them. I use a fleece tube too if it's ice cold and windy. Really helps me with facial neuralgia.

Plus all the nice colours and patterns, I've got quite a collection, although one would do the job.

 

[MuddyMonster]

A buff/snood for sure.

I also use a natur nappy cream on my face as a heavy duty moisturiser, which helps lots too - otherwise I find I break out in flaky, red sections.

I wear riding hat ear covers or a thin headband under my my to protect my ears and side of jaw too.

 

[Ratface]

You need one of these https://www.buff.com/gb/lightweight-merino-wool-tubular-solid.html

I was wearing one of these on my wall-of-death supposed "quiet hack" on the "old boy" this afternoon. (see today's post on "Ever feel like giving up" above.)
I'm a big fan of Buffs. I've got an extensive collection from my 30 year motor cycle riding career. Brilliant bits of kit.

 

[dreamcometrue]

Wow, that’s quite a unanimous recommendation for Buff. Thank you all so much. I’m on the hunt for one of these now. ?

 

[pistolpete]

I have a fluffy head band that I drop down to wear over my face when wearing a riding hat. Works well.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Thanks for posting this, OP. On the back of the recommendations on here, I've got a Buff merino neck tube winging its way to me from eBay (good choice on there) ?.

Also my new Mountain Warehouse merino thermal base layer leggings are being deployed today! They are beautifully warm.

 

[Shoei]

I have tried allsorts at last year I converted to these and it's a game changer!! no more chapped face!!!

Babymeo Winter Trapper Fur Hat, Trooper Hats with Face Cover Men Women - Waterproof Unisex Ushanka Russian Hats, Windproof Bomber Cap https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GQWS...abc_963QZVZJX6ZGA7HA3ZSW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Tiddlypom]

I am properly chuffed with my new Buff lightweight merino wool neck cover/tubular scarf, bought on the back of this thread .

It's kept me warm and comfortable today while I've been out in Storm Arwen re-firming in all my white electric fence posts, which were suffering under Arwen's not-at-all-gentle attentions.

No frozen face, no cold ears! Defo much better protection than my Back on Track ear warmers, and I thought they were good!




It was £17.95 inc postage - bargain! I've just ordered a heavyweight version to keep it company.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

I have tried allsorts at last year I converted to these and it's a game changer!! no more chapped face!!!

Babymeo Winter Trapper Fur Hat, Trooper Hats with Face Cover Men Women - Waterproof Unisex Ushanka Russian Hats, Windproof Bomber Cap https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GQWS...abc_963QZVZJX6ZGA7HA3ZSW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you! In the back of this I've just ordered:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09GY2V94M/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&th=1

I'll let y'all know how it goes.

I have an all fleece one I got the HHO SS a couple of years ago. It's brill. Lives in my car for those "Oh shoot!" times.

 

[Jellymoon]

I really want one of these Buff thingies too!
Which one to go for though? The original, but in what material? I’ll be using it for skiing in Feb also…

 

[Cloball]

I would get a fleece lined one, forgot which one, if it's mainly winter skiing use.