What Beany are you using

[fillthefreezer]

X2. And my C4E element beanie is not very tight fitting... I wear a size 7 hat and in 20+mph wind I feel like it'll fly off.

Mike

that part of the reason i like the c4e so much! not a lot of warmth there but a little, good for hiking, not sitting in wind or cold.

 

[HellsCanyon]

I prefer a camo ballcap when hiking. Only time I switch to a beanie is when its cold and i want warmth and to keep my ears warm. If late season sometimes I'll leave the ball cap at home and just put my beanie in my pocket while hiking. Being bare headed seems to help me from getting overheated when hiking. Beanie's are easy on / easy off pieces so I don't mind a warm one.

Mike

 

[jmez]

I prefer a polar fleece ball cap with ear flaps. Have a Kryptek beanie but it moves all over my head and always comes up off of my ears. Have never been a fan of beanies and wear a cap every day so much prefer that route. If it is really cold I wear a wool Stormy Kromer type hat, but with full ear flaps.

 

[2rocky]

Usually whichever one I got for free from a vendor. They seem to disappear along with my righthand gloves!

I'd consider a Headsweats beanie as well...

 

[DWarcher]

First lite brimmed beanie for me

This one^^^

 

[sab]

I'm very sensitive to cold on the old noggin, especially when combined with wind. I've tried many, many caps over the years, and my favorite is the Filson Merino Wool Skull Cap. It fits tightly, covers the entire ear, and won't let wind through. It's even available in an olive green color similar to foliage green. I wouldn't trade mine for anything else out there!

 

[HellsCanyon]

This will likely be my next beanie in the duffel/black color combo. Full ear coverage and a snug fit plus wind proof...
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men's-Dome-Perignon™/OM4962,default,pd.html

Mike

 

[luke moffat]

This will likely be my next beanie in the duffel/black color combo. Full ear coverage and a snug fit plus wind proof...
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men's-Dome-Perignon™/OM4962,default,pd.html

Mike

You mean like this one Mike?

Yeah we like those ones too

 

[luke moffat]

But Mr. Avery thinks this should be my new favorite beanie

 

[HellsCanyon]

That last one is a for sure trend-setter!!!

Glad to see you and Becca sporting the MH beanie! That gives me some confidence that I'll like it!

Mike

 

[dreamingbig]

I have a beanie problem. I have ones from Kuiu, Sitka, or, ua, first lite. I run in them year round. For the backcountry I take the Kuiu and the first lite brimmed.

 

[jaime7818]

I live in california. So, I use a lightweight polartec, tactical style, beannie with windshear. Its thin and breaths well but still stops the wind. It cost like $8. Polartec neck gaitor, $8 or so. Then I have the MH Dome perignon in case it ever gets cold enough. I havent had to use the MH yet. My polartec is warm, and very breathable.

 

[manbearpig]

Arcteryx RHO, I need a new one that's not black!

 

[rodney482]

First lite brimmed beanie for me

Me too....

 

[fencesitter]

The beanie collection ranges from Sitka Traverse, Ascent, and Celsius, to the KUIU Merino and Guide, and then I also have a Patagonia (non-camo) beanie, that is super-thin, that I love.... Good luck!

 

[bbrown]

You guys running the First Lite brimmed beany - have you figured out a way to keep the brim formed like a ball cap? I really like the beany but I hate the how the bill does not hold its shape.

 

[dreamingbig]

Didn't you know the flat bill is "in" right now? And no, mine is still flat.

 

[TXCO]

Most of the beanies I've tried from Kuiu and Sitka don't completely cover my ears, so I like ones from Mountain Hardwear and OR that are windproof.

Im right there with you Luke. It really frustrates me. Im in the market for one I can put over a ballcapthat will cover my ears. This gives stability to my hat in wind and the hat keeps the beanie in place and water off my face in the rain.

 

[Kotaman]

I, like many others here have several...Agreed the KUIU, Sitka etc. are not the answer. I tried one on like Luke's in black and really liked, so I ordered one. Right now my favorite is a UA Fleece Hat called the Blustery. Deeper than most UA hats and stays down over my ears. The only decent color it comes in is Grey though.

For a lighter weight beanie, I like the old Sitka Timberline Beanie. Love that one and usually buy when I find one. Again it is "deeper" than the new Sitka lids. The new Sitka and KUIU beanies are just too shallow for my big head. The First Lite Beanies have always intriqued me, but I've never tried one.

 

[swat8888]

I use the Kuiu merino and the Sitka with wind stopper....forget the model name but it is super warm, covers your ears completely. Only issue is the wind stopper stuff hinders your hearing so I'll flip the ears up when stalking.