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    Pamela Peng
    Member

    @wuffruff

    Can someone recommend me a lightweight warm beanie that has those longer ear covers at the sides, not the typical straight cut ones.
    I've found that when it gets colder, the wind can get to my ears with those as they are not fully covered properly.

    I've seen a thinsulate one that is a plain knitted beanie with longer sides. Anyone has any comments on thinsulate?

    Thanks.

    #1671161
    Jebediah Stevens
    Member

    @jebstevens84

    Locale: New England

    http://www.themouseworks.com/hats-and-clothing.htm

    Highly recommended, many styles available and eco-friendly too. My 100 wt beanie is all I ever need below treeline here in the NE.

    #1671186
    Dave Gordon
    Member

    @diplodocus

    Locale: Ontario, Canada

    Thanks for the link the themouseworks.com … I had never heard of them but was considering a new hat. They look like a nice alternative to some of the big manufacturers.

    #1671193
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Outdoor Research Peruvian Windstopper. A+++++

    #1671200
    Pamela Peng
    Member

    @wuffruff

    Thanks for the mouseworks too.
    It looks like a really nice environmentally friendly alternative to the big brand names.
    I've contacted him and waiting for his reply.

    #1671208
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    Pamela,
    You know a beanie Will mess with your hair…

    #1671215
    Steofan M
    BPL Member

    @simaulius

    Locale: Bohemian Alps

    Mouseworks beanie mussed hair? A dab of mousse works!

    #1671216
    Robert Cowman
    BPL Member

    @rcowman

    Locale: Canadian Rockies

    they have a hat with lower ears

    #1671235
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Montbell and Filson make some too.

    #1671499
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    "Outdoor Research Peruvian Windstopper"
    Does more than cover the ears. Extends to the color of your upper layers. Doesn't blow off in winds and has a high warmth to weight ratio in wind as well.

    May favorite compared to the other hundred hats I have used:-)

    #1671506
    Alex H
    BPL Member

    @abhitt

    Locale: southern appalachians or desert SW

    I have been using a Seirus Quick Draw Hat for a number of years. It is 200 wt. fleece with a lighter fleece pull down face mask that hides in the top of the hat until you need it. Nice ear flaps too.

    #1671531
    Jeremy Platt
    BPL Member

    @jeremy089786

    Locale: Sydney

    Hey,
    Black Rock Gear's down beanies don't come with specific ear covers however I believe they will custom make them for you. My large beanie comes over my ears and is super warm

    http://www.blackrockgear.com/index.html

    cheers,

    #1671534
    Brian Camprini
    BPL Member

    @bcamprini

    Locale: Southern Appalachians

    Smartwool cuffed beanie is cut straight but very stretchy so it covers your ears completely and doesn't ride up. It can be folded up when you need less protection and it's not too warm to wear when you are moving in cold weather. Very versatile.

    #1671541
    Steven Paris
    BPL Member

    @saparisor

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    The kind of hat you're describing is a mainstay of cyclists: light, thin (has to fit under a helmet), often wind-resistant (or wind-proof) and cut to cover ears.

    Like this Sugoi wool cap (although many are micro-fleece or a wind-stopper-like material):

    http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1090278_-1_400041_400000_400041

    #1671641
    josh wagner
    Member

    @stainlesssteel

    i have the Outdoor Research Peruvian hat as well. it is exactly what you're looking for. the only place it falls a little short is that it doesn't cover the back of the neck too well…

    #1671647
    Dan Quixote
    BPL Member

    @dan_quixote

    Locale: below the mountains (AK)

    "Mouseworks beanie mussed hair? A dab of mousse works!"

    hahahaha, well played good sir!

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