Originally Posted by
truman
I gave up on the full-face 'clava. Now I combine a fleece neck gaiter with a smartwool beanie for versatility.
That is exactly what I have. Smartwool cuffed beanie, and smartwool neck gaiter.
It gives you the same coverage as a balaclava, except way more options. You can do double layer over the ears, real close on the face. one layer over ears, pull the neck gaiter down so just covering your neck and face is open, or take the neck gaiter off and just have a hat on.