ErgodyneErgodyne 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.

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!!!!

1-6-17I'm reviewing the N-Ferno 6823 Thermal Fleece headwear in Black. My main reason for purchasing, was to protect my face from the high winds when doing outdoor labor.I do a multitude of tasks outdoors. I'm a mobile mechanic that works on site out in the elements. As other technicians know, it's not a very active job. A lot of time under the hood or under a vehicle... same goes when working on equipment. That frigid air goes right through you, and if hit in the face, it takes your breath away. I also help a groundskeeper at an estate, which can be just as inactive, but even when you are active, your face can freeze!Well, I have tried other styles of face/neck warmers but have not quite found one I like too much. My preferred type was the bandana with velcro in back at the nape of my neck, but it twists too much or too suffocating when worn for long periods (I can't stand to have my mouth and nose covered too long). I'm the type person that needs fresh air, I can't even sleep with my head under the covers... my nose MUST be out. OK, so this covers how particular I am.I now think this is my preferred headgear. When wearing the full face, I find that their nose and mouth guards are MUCH more breathable than anything I've tried in the past but also warm enough that I can catch my breath. However, I more commonly wear it on my chin keeping my mouth and nose clear. When the wind kicks up, I just slide the chin over my nose. I love the fact the hat just stays put. It doesn't twist on me too much... the only issue is the top of my hat/head walks back on me due to the hoodie.I'm a girl, with shoulder blade length hair, so the trick to wearing this is putting my hair up in a low bun. If my hair is in a pony tail or down, it eventually walks to my mouth or cheeks, which is quite aggrevating in the middle of a job. I usually wear a bandana on my head underneath, whether I'm wearing this N-Ferno Hat or any other thermal hat, skully, etc. It just seems to help with keeping the hats from sliding all over the place.I'm giving the N-Ferno headgear 4 out of 5 stars due to the fact that it's colorfasting on my skin. So at the end of the day I need to scrub my face and neck... it's causing blackheads and tinited skin. I'm hoping that washing it with White Distilled Vinegar will help with that and 2 or 3 more washes. It's my only peeve with this thing, and if it doesn't improve, I'll be dropping another star. I can't have outerwear causing blackheads or any other skin issues. That's ridiculous.I did buy 2 of these, by the way. One for myself and one for my daughter. She's experiencing the colorfasting too, and she thoroughly agrees with everthing else I mentioned. She helps me with my work on sites or maintenance on the house & vehicles, so staying warm is huge, especially since she's new to all this.I bought this from the seller "Amazon LLC", which I feel is important to list this info. I've come across sellers with variances in their items, including knockoffs, even if listed as same brand. I'll post an update with a durability review.