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01-10-10, 09:10 AM
I have been experimenting with different winter head coverings, and, although I found a couple of solutions, I am looking for one for appx. 10-20 F weather with some windchill.
For anything over 20F I found that I could cut a windproof piece out of an old Louis Garneux (sp?) shoe cover (believe it or not) and with velcro attach it to the inside of a helmet. I actually got two made for both helmets I use (bright yellow and white/lime -- they match my most frequent outfits) from both shoe covers.
I also have a really thin Icebreaker 100% washable Merino Wool hat but I find it a bit loose and I want to shorten it a bit. I got it in size L thinking that it would shrink. It shrunk some but not a whole lot.
Last winter I wore a real thin and snug UnderArmour hat that was all polyester, and it was OK, but I lost it.
Now I am thinking of getting the Gore Bikewear hat, but not sure a) what size to get
and b) how thin or thick is it? I don't think I need anything too thick. Anyone who has this? http://www.rei.com/product/757108
I have to add that thicker hats don't stretch well and tend to be too snug, but thinner hats I often have to pull up because they fall over my eyes. This is an item that really is best bought in an actual store where you can try it on.. I realize that... Also, when I get a fresh haircut I find that snuggier hats are a lot looser -- imagine that! :D
Perhaps I should buy a hat right before I get a new haircut so that I can allow for some looseness when I get one.
For anything over 20F I found that I could cut a windproof piece out of an old Louis Garneux (sp?) shoe cover (believe it or not) and with velcro attach it to the inside of a helmet. I actually got two made for both helmets I use (bright yellow and white/lime -- they match my most frequent outfits) from both shoe covers.
I also have a really thin Icebreaker 100% washable Merino Wool hat but I find it a bit loose and I want to shorten it a bit. I got it in size L thinking that it would shrink. It shrunk some but not a whole lot.
Last winter I wore a real thin and snug UnderArmour hat that was all polyester, and it was OK, but I lost it.
Now I am thinking of getting the Gore Bikewear hat, but not sure a) what size to get
and b) how thin or thick is it? I don't think I need anything too thick. Anyone who has this? http://www.rei.com/product/757108
I have to add that thicker hats don't stretch well and tend to be too snug, but thinner hats I often have to pull up because they fall over my eyes. This is an item that really is best bought in an actual store where you can try it on.. I realize that... Also, when I get a fresh haircut I find that snuggier hats are a lot looser -- imagine that! :D
Perhaps I should buy a hat right before I get a new haircut so that I can allow for some looseness when I get one.