Originally Posted by
jrickards
Yes, it is thin but it is surprising how much even a thin layer reduces the amount of cold that gets to your skin. On one coldish morning, -7C/19F, I wrapped it as a balaclava and both my head and ears were perfectly fine (under my cycling helmet).
So I decided to try the Buff (Rose Bikes Branded) this weekend. It was 27F and I went 32 miles. Not a single time did my face get cold. This is much better than the shemagh simply because it is so small and packing it away is easy. I have also used it commuting the last two days with great success. thanks for turning me onto something I had just tossed onto my shelf!