Outdoor Research Option Balaclava reviews and deals for sale

Warm and good moisture control

I don't usually wear these face masks, but this one is perfect. Thin profile and great moisture control. True to size.

Face = Ready

I have two of these that I rotate and wear every day on the mountain. Not too hot, nor too cold, the perfect Balaclava.

Right fit

Bought it for my ski trip to Utah and used it under my new Smith Allure helmet. It fits very well, does not bulk and it's very comfortable. Highly recommend it. I have a small head and was surprised about how well it fit. Love the brand.

One of my Favorite Balaclavas!

One of my favorite balaclavas! This is great for cold days as it fits snug around your face, great for covering your mouth or having it sit on your chin.

Pretty Great Piece of Cloth

This balaclava fits comfortably under helmets and works great as That Extra Layer when you really need it without taking up much space in your pack. My only complaint is that the face hole is a little small.

Had bought 6 or 7 for the family

Love this essential item for the PNW. Have bought many of these for our family and works well under the helmet. The smaller size works well for kids.

The only thing better would be Baklava

This balaclava is awesome! My head circumference is 22 inches, and the size S/M fits perfectly. This thing keeps my face even warmer than my beard does! I have appreciated it the most on windy alpine starts on volcano climbs in the PNW. I was at a presentation by Colin Haley recently and he said he is a big fan of balaclavas. They have a great weight to warmth ratio. If I’m bringing… read more bivy gear, I’ll often throw this Option balaclava in my pack. At 1.8 ounces, it’s lighter than most beanies and provides a lot more coverage for the face and neck.

The small fits kids okay

I purchased two for my children (aged 6 and 9) and it seemed okay for them as well. Would buy again.

Not for extremely cold days

I use this balaclava more at work (police officer on foot patrol in the north east). It does a great job keeping the cold air directly off my ears and neck, but it is very thin so it's not the warmest. When I pull it up to cover my face, it has a tendency to get very cold and wet where I am breathing -- not so good. Also, the face opening is very small. Overall, it's a decent… read more basic layer and washes well, but if you're going to be in extremely cold/windy conditions, I recommend something thicker.

like a ninja!

killer balaclava! it instantly adds ninja stealth and skills. it will also keep you warm without working up a sweat, and hanging onto a nasty stench.

Stealth

Killer for warm and cold weather. Super snug and doesn't get nasty after a few hours of use like other options. I use it every time I hit the slopes.

does what it's supposed to do

I love outdoor research & use many of their products ~ this does the job

I am happy

This is my all around hat. It is normally in my backpack, but I also backcountry ski in it. Work good, dries good, and is not too warm.

O.R. comes up short... literally

Tried this one on when I recieved it and was convinced I was shipped the wrong product. Looking at the product photo I was expecting the length in the neck to be significantly greater than what it truly is. Maybe I am wrong but isnt one of the purposes of a balaclava is to cover the head neck and face? Just too short at the lower end of the neck and wouldnt tuck in into collar… read more of jacket. Nice fit, feel and construction, I give it that. Just not for me. BTW measurement from bottom of opening down to seam at the neck is 7 inches / size L-XL

Powder Lovers Must Have

If you love skiing the pow than you must have the OR Option balaclava. It keeps the freshies from getting into your jacket plus its polypropylene material is super lightweight, packable, comfy, and warm which is a must on the slopes. Plus it stays dry! What more could you ask for?

Great at what it's supposed to do

I needed something to cover the lower half of my face and neck while on my motorcycle. This works perfectly. Fits under my moto helmet without bunching or getting annoying. Best of all it keeps my bare skin warm down to 25F while going 30-50mph. Worked great on my mountain bike too. Probably looked like a creep but who cares? My ears face and neck were warm.

Toasty warm...!!!

I love my OR Balaclava, I use it for everything from ice climbing to sled ridding. On really cold day I combine it with a thin winstopper hat to retain more heat. It does ice up a bit from my breath when I cover my mouth and nose, but this is to be expected. It has a great fit, not too tight, and the neck doesn't sneak up while I wear it.

Outdoor Research Option Balaclava

This Balaclava is awesome. It's not windproof, but it blocks out the majority of the wind that comes against it. It's very warm, and doesn't ride up too much. It looks a bit odd when you wear it as a hat, but it is still functional.

works well

Haven't had to use it much, but it's surprisingly warm and very light. I always bring it backpacking because it's tiny and weighs nothing. My only complaint is that it's a little small (or I have a big head).

does a nice job

Works well as a light weight option. Hard to breath through if you pull it up over your mouth or nose. It works best when the opening goes from your chin to your forhead.

I am looking for one to use with a road...

I am looking for one to use with a road bike, under the helmet. The opening needs to be large enough to easily wear glasses, and just go to the chin. All the ones I tried on in stores today have too small an opening. Do you think this model will help??

HOW DO YOU SEE OUT OF THIS HAT?

HOW DO YOU SEE OUT OF THIS HAT?