Gear Review

REI Microfleece Watch Cap

REI Wind Pro Microfleece Watch Cap

Pound for pound, this may be the smartest single gear item I carry. REI's wind-resistant fleece cap weighs in at a feather-light 1.6 ounces, but confers an instant warmth boost to your clothing or sleeping system of 20% or more.

That means you can carry a lighter sleeping back, less insulation layers, less bulk. You can toss this hat into your day pack and never notice it until you suddenly find yourself needing some extra heat.

Polartech Wind Pro fabric is a perfect blend of breathable yet wind resistant fleece. You won't find yourself sweating up a storm in this cap, but neither will you feel the cold fingers of the wind blasting through, either. The watch-cap style can be rolled up or down to cover or uncover your ears.

You'll definitely want one of these in your gear collection.

weight: 1.6 oz (unisize)

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