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Designed for everyday wear in cold conditions, the Outdoor Research Tempest Facemask Beanie offers a tuck-away face mask to provide extra warmth and protection from cold winter weather.

Wearable as a beanie, balaclava, neck gaiter and more, the Buff UV Buff offers extreme versatility and sun protection in one simple design. The UV Buff is an excellent choice for the avid outdoors person who spends an extended amount of time in the sun.

The Option Balaclava is Outdoor Research’s lightest balaclava. Made from a stretchy thermodynamic fabric for a snug fit around the head, the Option Balaclava fits well under a helmet.

Wearable as a beanie, balaclava, face mask, neck gaiter and more, Buff’s Original Buff offers extreme versatility and technical fabrics in one simple design. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the Original Buff a versatile, lightweight piece of apparel.

Designed to offer extreme high-altitude protection, the Outdoor Research WS Gorilla Balaclava combines a soft fleece interior with a weather-resistant, breathable WindStopper shell.

Wearable as a beanie, balaclava, face mask, neck gaiter and more, Buff’s Wool Buff offers extreme versatility and technical fabrics in one simple design. Lightweight, breathable and comfortable, the Wool Buff is made from soft “itchless” Merino wool.

The Helmetclava by Outdoor Research is a fully-featured windproof option for use under a helmet or hood. Variable fabrics, including GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER, make the Helmetclava comfortable and weather-ready.

Constructed from Radiant Fleece, the Outdoor Research Radiant Face Mask protects your face from snow and wind. A lightweight, packable design allows it to stow easily in a jacket pocket when not in use.

Constructed of high-performance fleece, the Mountain Hardwear Hardface Stretch Convertible Balaclava provides full face coverage for cold-weather backpacking and other winter sports.

New for 2013! The Mountain Hardwear Way2Cool Bandana utilizes a unique active-cooling technology called Cool.Q ZERO, which is built right into the fabric, for the ultimate offering in hot weather comfort and sun protection.

Wearable as a winter hat, balaclava, face mask, neck gaiter and more, Buff’s Polar Buff offers extreme versatility and warmth in one simple design. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the Polar Buff a versatile, lightweight piece of apparel.

Wearable as a winter hat, balaclava, face mask, neck gaiter and more, Buff’s Cyclone Buff offers extreme versatility and warmth in one simple design. Polartec fleece and GORE WINDSTOPPER fabrics ensure protection from wind and cold.

Updated for 2013! The Outdoor Research Echo Ubertube offers versatility and sun protection in one simple design. Worn as a beanie, balaclava, neck gaiter and more, the fabric wicks moisture but provides warmth, making this indispensible on the trail.

Constructed of nylon and polyester, the unique Outdoor Research Ninjaclava balaclava sports a hinged back that allows the hood to be thrown open as conditions warm up. A brushed fleece interior increases comfort.

Offering a slim profile and a snug fit, the Marmot DriClime Lightweight Balaclava is made from a lightweight breathable micro fleece. Flat lock stitching, an ergonomic design and stretch binding make it comfortable to wear under a helmet or hood.

The Sonic Balaclava is Outdoor Research’s most weather-resistant balaclava. Breathable, waterproof WindStopper fleece offers extreme protection while Polartec Wind Pro ear panels form a barrier against the cold without hindering your ability to hear.

Constructed of WINDSTOPPER soft shell fabric and weather-resistant Radiant Fleece, the Outdoor Research Hybrid Facemask protects your neck and face from brutal winter weather.