Just used it on a wet, icy and windy 40 degree day. Worked well under a hat and hood and filled in the exposed spots.

The Third

San Diego CA

I most commonly wear this OR balaclava when road cycling during winter. I've worn it when the temps have gotten into the mid-20s and didn't need anything additional on my head (besides my helmet, of course). It breathes very well, so I've had almost no issues with sweating. And it's pretty thin, so there's no problem at all with it fitting in with my helmet. Just a great product.

MW in the PNW

Seattle, WA

Use this for cycling and skiing in the Pacific Northwest. Keeps my face and ears warm by itself. Not the easiest thing to breath under, but you can just move it down and it will stay.

Nick the undeterred adventurer

Bellingham, WA

Used it for snowboarding. Fits well under a helmet, and breaths great. Kept the wind of my chin a bit. Just didn't really offer much protection for my neck

jcat

Billings

Fits like a glove

Mr.LeWhite

Montreal

Excellent balaclava for layering when windy or cold (below -10C). Can be easily used as a stand alone if above -10C.

JG

Quebec

Aawesome

Yan

Quebec

As always, OR made an excellent fitting product at a good price

Anton

New York City

I misplaced the balaclava I've had for years and after shopping various models made by cycling companies, I settled on the Option Balaclava. I've had great luck with other OR products, so I figured I may as well give their balaclava a try. It's working great for me. It breathes so much more effectively than my old balaclava. Even though it feels thinner than the old one did, I don't feel like I've lost any insulation. Very pleased with the purchase.

Rock Chalk

US

Awesome lightweight balaclava. Fits perfect under a helmet and is surprisingly warm for how light it is. Fit is great, no riding up on back of neck.

DS

CA