Outdoor Research Novo Beanie Hat (For Men and Women)

this beanie has a snug feel to it, and with its thin profile is perfect for under a helmet while boarding or biking in cold weather. also, it's great for jogging when you don't want your ears to freeze off but don't want your head on fire.

It is a light weight hat, and relatively windproof. It takes little space in the backpack. There is sufficient warmth if you are active such as on a back country walk or on snowshoes/backcountry skis. It is usefulo also when you make camp (or break camp in the AM). It is probably not warm enough for sitting out on a frozen lake in the wind ice fishing.

Great to wear under a ski helmet to provide snugger helmet fit and moisture absorbtion. The latter definitely helps to keep you warmer without getting you sweaty (like a thicker hat would)...also the "stink" is aborbed by this[$] easy-to-wash hat, not the $100+ helmet. Not really warm on it's own and doesn't fit very tightly so I could see it blowing off if it's windy. I'm a 6' male with an average size head (with slightly less-than-average content) and wear the size L/XL and find it slightly big.

Does its job well

I really like the O.R. beanies. Perfect under the helmet on cold days and they give just the right amount of warmth without being too hot or bulky.