In short:Close fitting balaclava with good moisture management. For under a close fitting hood or helmet. joan collins: It's a balaclava ! Strengths: Very warm. Packs down well. Soft inner fabric is comfortable enough to sleep in. Fits well under

soft and very comfy Overall: i have had my hat for around 4 years now and it still looks very good with no signs of wear. i wear it for at least 2 nights a week through out the winter. Richard Drew: IF THE HAT FITS WEAR IT Strengths: A one-size hat that

Weaknesses: adjustable togglelightwaterproofcomfygood sun peak Overall: I bought this beacause my last walking "baseball" cap was a tad heavy and not at all waterproof and so uncomfortable when wet.The Lowe Alpine cap seemed to be a natural replacement

: Why wear a shell hood with one of these Overall: At £30 its good, but at £18 from the Lowe Alpine retail outlet at Freeport West Yorks its a bargin! Nathan Stares: THE BEST MOUNTAIN HAT ON THE MARKET Strengths: Waterproofish,good earflaps, keeps warm