Gift Beta - Merino Wool Buff

Ending our first week of outdoorsy Christmas gift suggestions with a new take on an old favourite, a Merino Wool Buff no less.


Buffs are one of those things that don't seem to make much sense until you actually use one when you realise just how handy and versatile a simple tube of technical fabric can be. Need a hat, just transform it into a beanie. Scarf? Slip it over your neck and it's done. Face getting ravaged by wind and spindrift? No problem, your Buff becomes a balaclava in seconds.

Conventional Buffs are made from a closely woven microfibre, but for this winter, Buff introduced a merino wool version, same concept, but slightly longer and made from 100 per-cent merino.

The fibre has natural anti-pong properties, insulates well, holds water away from the skin and feels lovely. The slightly longer dimensions mean it copes well with simultaneous neck and head protection, unless you're a giraffe of course...

The Wool Buff retails for £21 and is available in a selection of plain colours. If you're after something funkier, check out the massive choice of normal Buff designs. A particular fave here is the National Geographic Temple Buff with its classic prayer flag design.

More information at www.buffwear.co.uk.