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    Justin Baker
    BPL Member

    @justin_baker

    Locale: Santa Rosa, CA

    In extended, windy, cold rain I find that my face gets chilly, especially my nose. I have an REI buff that I can put over like a face mask. I have been thinking about getting the wool buff, warmer when wet. Not very windproof though, but maybe all you need. I haven't tried this yet. I have also thought about taking some kind of poly fabric and cutting it to the size of a shemagh. Just so long as it's not cotton (that would freeze your face off).
    Most balaclavas I have found were either too constrictive or would probably be too warm. What would you guys use?

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    Mark Dijkstra
    Member

    @markacd

    A good hat with a wide stiff brim might be all that you need. Keeping your face dry may do more than a lot of extra insulation.

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    wander lust
    Spectator

    @sol

    if it is not windy: try an umbrella

    otherwise wear a good rain jacket with a good hood and a good and high collar.
    you can also wear a baseball cap to keep the rain of your face and just put a synthetic buff over your nose.

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    Dena Kelley
    BPL Member

    @eagleriverdee

    Locale: Eagle River, Alaska

    What about a neoprene face mask (aka half mask)? They are commonly sold for motorcyclists and snowmobilers…it's not a balaclava, just a wrap-around face mask. It would do a good job keeping your face warm without restricting heat loss from your head and neck the way a balaclava would.

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    Jeffs Eleven
    BPL Member

    @woodenwizard

    Locale: NePo

    My wife and I fight over the Smartwool neck gaiter.

    For actual protection and gangsta points I use my Ninjaclava (with the two little stitches cut *thx Bryce*)

    But for chilly hiking the SW neck gaiter is pretty nice to breathe through. When it gets too wet, spin it a half turn.

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    Craig Rowland
    BPL Member

    @craigr

    Locale: Pacific NW

    I find my wide brimmed hat is usually all I need even in bad downpours. Sometimes I'll pull the rain hood up over it to give extra protection. Also an umbrella as has already been mentioned can be invaluable. Even in moderate winds I can angle it to keep rain off my head. I've never found any kind of wet insulation on my face to be much help. Keeping water off the face is the best approach.

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