Tips to keep face warm in a Tarp Tent

Try a wool buff/face cover. It's going to feel more comfortable and less cold when it gets damp from your breath than polyester.

I sold my single wall TT Moment and got the Moment DW with the "partial" ripstop inner. (i.e. netting vents in the top of the inner.) After getting wind-blown fine dust inside several times in the original Moment with its generous netting vents while in Utah's Grand Escalante region I decided that even for summer ripstop inners would be better than grit all over me, my bag and clothes every morning. And spindrift snow can be almost as bad when waking up in the morning. So now I have a snug and secure solo shelter with the optional X-ing pole for greater stability in wind and snow.

"Try a wool buff/face cover. It's going to feel more comfortable and less cold when it gets damp from your breath than polyester." Oh hrm…that might be an option. I think my face mask was acrylic, and only kept me warm until it got damp. I don't think acrylic is good for anything really. I looked at the wool buffs online and they look thin enough to not suffocate me. I might have to drop by REI and see them in person. I have always considered buying a buff but always thought they were pricey for what they were…at least the wool one might be cost justifiable? Guess I'll take a look.

"Try a wool buff/face cover. It's going to feel more comfortable and less cold when it gets damp from your breath than polyester." +1 With a merino buff over my whole face, and a fleece hat on, my head/face always stay nice and warm. I also sleep with an eye mask at home, and the buff mimics that comfort. I'm also able to use any sort of material as a pillow since the buff feels pretty good against my skin. If I'm not wearing the buff then it becomes my pillow case anyways.

I use a Smartwool balaclava covering all except my eyes underneath whatever else is needed for the season (ranging from hat to 60z/d primaloft balaclava)

What I do is this: I bought a 45 degree wearable quilt from Jacks R Better. I leave my down jacket at home and wear the quilt. At night I drape it over my head and upper body like a blanket. This keeps me warm and toasty, just like at home. I sleep like a baby.