balaclava + quilt question

[Garrett]

People that are using balaclava’s with their quilts, are you using it over your mouth or underneath? If over, do you notice any moisture getting into your sleeping bag? I ask because in cold ”dry” weather I tend to want to place fabric over my mouth. It helps me with a dry cough/sore throat that tends to comes about from the harsh weather.

[Tim Marshall]

A wool, poly, fleece etc balaclava can be worn over your mouth. A down insulated one should not. With a synthetic insulated one I’d still suggest not to cover your mouth with it but if you do the world will not end. Best is thin one that covers nose/mouth under insulated one that does not.

-Tim Marshall: Enlightened Equipment

[JCH]

The Sockel

 

[Jim Colten]

+1 what Tim said

But I DO want to try the Sockel

[Garrett]

Thanks. That is kinda what I had in mind as well. Appreciate it.

I may need to try out that sockel too! lol

[Chris Malnowski]

Love the Sockel.  As far as I’m concerned, you win the internet today. :)  Going to need to try that.  Otherwise, my down balaclava cinches down over my eyes and just above my chin, but leaves my nose/mouth exposed.  I haven’t been in cold enough temps to make that a problem.

[Brad W]

What about the good ol’ ski mask? https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTaiTY4lFZoddEuTWgpnUXK25chFrah-FbrTlzjvpJhWkVrrEzG&s

[Garrett]

I ended up ordering the Ridge merino balaclava. Fits well and has a good amount of venting, while still allowing for some humidity to be left behind. Highly recommend it.

https://www.ridgemerino.com/products/merino-wool-balaclava?variant=45574998222&currency=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsaazkfuc5gIVD_DACh3_mQrQEAQYASABEgLuAfD_BwE

 

 

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