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  1. Original post
    Adrian
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    Hi

    First of all I would like to say a big "Hello" to everyone. I have been
    reading this newsgroup for a couple of months but have not yet posted!

    I have been walking up mountains for about 2 years so am still new to
    it. Recently (2 days after Christmas day) I was on the summit of Moel
    Siabod in Snowdonia. When we sat down for a cup of well earned tea, I
    realised a balaclava would certainly add to my comfort factor!
    (radio Wales advised that there was a wind chill factor of -20 on the
    summits for that day).

    I was wondering which would be the best type to get. Either a thicker
    woolen one, or a thinner one (the type you would wear under a
    motorcycle helmet). I guess I would only be wearing it for 30 mins to
    one hour max. It would be especially useful on summit sit downs!

    It would we worn under by beanie,

    Any advice offered would be most appreciated.

    Many thanks

    Ady

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  2. Email address hidden
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    Hi Adrian

    I'm also a relatively new walker and have only walked in Scotland. I
    have bought a Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Balaclava. Its light and
    thin (gore windstopper material) and quite a snug fit and is about
    £30.

    http://www.snowandrock.com/shop/products/MM8GP.htm

    I have not used had to use it yet, but I also take along cheapo ski
    goggles (paid a tenner) for added comfort especially in hailstorms and
    biting winds.

    Andy

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  3. Andy Howell
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    On 14/1/06 18:47, in article
    [email hidden], "Adrian"

    Quoted message said:


    Any advice offered would be most appreciated.

    I recently bought a Paramo thingy that could be a neck gaitor and a
    balaclava and a hat. Very impressive and works very well

    --
    Andy Howell, Birmingham, UK. To mail simply put back the dots ...

    Must Be Over There ...
    http://www.ecotrend.org.uk/trek

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  4. The Reid
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    Following up to Adrian

    Quoted message said:

    I was wondering which would be the best type to get. Either a thicker
    woolen one, or a thinner one (the type you would wear under a
    motorcycle helmet). I guess I would only be wearing it for 30 mins to
    one hour max. It would be especially useful on summit sit downs!

    wool itches, get a fleece one or you can have a fleece hat and a
    neck gaiter, which gives more flexibility. (you can pull it up
    over nose for robbing petrol stations etc)

    (don't put balaclavas on backwards when driving, although if you
    look out for local skiers in Moel Siabod area there is one who is
    blind and does wears one backwards, although this was a few years
    back).
    Oh and dont get baclava by mistake, too sicky.
    --
    Mike Reid
    Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
    Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" <-- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

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  5. Chris Gilbert
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    Andy Howell said:

    I recently bought a Paramo thingy that could be a neck gaitor and a
    balaclava and a hat. Very impressive and works very well

    The snood is reinvented :-)

    Chris

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  6. Chris Gilbert
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    Chris Gilbert said:

    The snood is reinvented :-)

    I think its called a 'buff' these says.

    Chris

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  7. Geoff Berrow
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    Message-ID: <[email hidden]> from
    Chris Gilbert contained the following:

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    The snood is reinvented :-)

    I think its called a 'buff' these says.

    There are people who enjoy walking in the buff, I believe.

    --
    Geoff Berrow (put thecat out to email)
    It's only Usenet, no one dies.
    My opinions, not the committee's, mine.
    Simple RFDs http://www.ckdog.co.uk/rfdmaker/

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