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.

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.