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Price US $'s

One Size Fits Most - Black

Windblocking Thermal BB Cap Pull Over Ear Flaps

20080207BBCF

 

NOTE:  We've now added a 1/2" wide elastic chin
strap that mounts to the front left & right rounded
corners of this unit and is completely detachable.
The extra strap unit keeps the front flaps tighter to the
face when zipping down the road on the 4-wheeler or
when doing other activities with high wind speeds.

 

 

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NOTE:  Baseball Cap is NOT Included

 

 

 

 

For those people who just don't want to part with wearing their favorite baseball cap during the cooler & cold weather months of the year, we've just help you extend the season a little longer.

Baseball Cap Pullover Ear warmers or flaps are not new to the market, however one that is actually designed to fully cover your entire ear, the back of your neck and the rear opening of the ball cap is!  Most, but not all of the "other" ballcap pullover flaps also do not provide any windblocking protection on their outer fabric layer.  As well we have not yet seen one other competitive brand that gives you a warming 300 wt synthetic polyester inner layer as we provide, as most if not all other brands stop short at the 200 wt fabric level.

Our "New" Windblocking Thermal BB Cap Pullover Ear Flaps are built with a (2)two layer technical fabric process and we use only USA manufactured synthetic polyester fabric materials.  Our outer layer is 100% thermal windblocking and DWR water repellent treated, while the inner layer is a warming heavy weight fleece.  We also provide 20% or more surface area with our units, so as to ensure that your head gets coverage in the areas that need to be covered up like the ears and the neck

Nothing replaces a good warm thermal hat during the extremely cold temperatures of the Winter months, but on the milder days of Winter and the colder days of Fall and early Spring, these pair up nicely with the ball cap for keeping the piercing winds off of your ears and neck.  

Yes, we did numerous test runs in sub-zero tempertures during the Winter months heading out to our Friday and Saturday night local college hockey games and wore them on occasion at the 07 Iditarod with temperatures to -20F (-28.8C)and our ears and neck stayed warm.  The issue in the colder temps when you have shorter hair on your head, is that the baseball cap material on the top of your head just doesn't do a very good job in keeping that area warm.  So in those conditions, we had warm ears, a warm neck and a cool top of the head at times, but again these really aren't designed for sub zero temperatures like we did some of our testing in.

The portability of these units is nice as well, because when you go inside a store or as temperatures warm up, you just pull them off, roll them up and put them in your pocket.

We use only the highest quality USA manufactured synthetic polyester that meets U.S. Military specifications and other USA made insulation materials in our construction processes.

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -20 F (0C to -29C)

ONE SIZE FITS MOST HEAD & BALLCAP SIZES

[Baseball Cap is Not Included in Price]

Approximate Shipping Weight:  2.1 ounces

$15.99 ea

 

 

Did You Know...

Hikers Heaven in the USA is known as the Appalachian Trail.
 
The Hiking Trail runs from Spring Mountain, Georgia to Baxter State Park, Maine

The Total Mileage of the Appalachian Trail from end to end is 2157 miles or 3505 kms.
 

Mileage by State(s) from South to North:

 Georgia - 75 miles

Tennessee & North Carolina - 371 miles

Virginia - 544 miles

West Virginia - 2 miles

Maryland - 41 miles

Pennsylvania - 232 miles

New Jersey - 74 miles

New York - 88 miles

Connecticut - 52 miles

Massachusetts - 90 miles

Vermont - 146 miles

New Hampshire - 161 miles

Maine - 281 miles

2157 miles or 3505 kms(+ or -) total
 

 

 

Headbands

 

Junior/Teen Sizing - Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Headband

20080408HBBJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people wear a hat on their head when the tempertures turn cold, while others only want something that's going to keep their forehead and ears warm while not messing their hair up too much.  So to satisfy the occassional requests that we get for headbands, we have put our design twist on what we feel the best one should be for keeping your warmer - longer.

Our Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Headband does just that with its 2 layer technical fabric design.  The Outer Layer is 100% thermal windblocking, DWR water repellent and breathable, while the inner layer provides additional synthetic polyester insulating warmth.

On top of the exceptional warmth and windblocking protection that this item offers, we have also made the front forehead part of the headband taller in width then the status quo and also gave it better coverage over the ears and rear of the neck.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 3 1/4" - 82.55mm front forehead edge tall
- 9 3/4" - 247.65mm total outer width
- 4 1/4" - 107.95 mm rear neck edge tall

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -20 F (0C to -29C)

SIZING:  Circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of  21" - 533.4mm to 22" - 558.8mm

SIZE:  Juniors/Teens - BLACK

Approximate Shipping Weight:  1.4 ounces

$12.99 ea

 

 

Did You Know...

What the Conversion of Measured Head Circumference is in Centimeters & Inches as related to Hat or Cap Size?
 
This is what we came up with as a conversion chart

Cap Hat Size:  6 3/4
21 1/4" or 53.98 cms

Cap Hat Size:  6 7/8
21 5/8" or 54.93 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7
22" or 55.88 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/8"
22 3/8" or 56.83 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/4
22 3/4" or 57.785 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 3/8
23 1/8 or 58.74 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/2
23 1/2" or 59.69 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 5/8
23 7/8" or 60.64 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 3/4
24 1/4" or 61.595 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 7/8
24 5/8" or 62.55 cms

Junior/Teen Sizing - Red

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Headband

20080408HBRJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer/inner color is Red.

Technical Hat Specifications:  (Same as above)
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 3 1/4" - 82.55mm front forehead edge tall
- 9 3/4" - 247.65mm total outer width
- 4 1/4" - 107.95 mm rear neck edge tall

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -20 F (0C to -29C)

SIZING:  Circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of  21" - 533.4mm to 22" - 558.8mm

SIZE:  Juniors/Teens - RED

Approximate Shipping Weight:  1.4 ounces

$12.99 ea

 

 

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Headband

20080408HBB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer/inner color is Black.

Technical Hat Specifications:  (Same as above)
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 3 3/4" - 95.25mm front forehead edge tall
- 10 3/4" - 273.05mm total outer width
- 4 3/4" - 120.65 mm rear neck edge tall

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -20 F (0C to -29C)

SIZING:  Circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of  22" - 558.8mm to 23.5" - 596.9mm

SIZE:  Adult - BLACK

Approximate Shipping Weight:  1.5 ounces

$12.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Red

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Headband

20080408HBR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer/inner color is Red.

Technical Hat Specifications:  (Same as above)
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 3 3/4" - 95.25mm front forehead edge tall
- 10 3/4" - 273.05mm total outer width
- 4 3/4" - 120.65 mm rear neck edge tall

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -20 F (0C to -29C)

SIZING:  Circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of  22" - 558.8mm to 23.5" - 596.9mm

SIZE:  Adult - RED

Approximate Shipping Weight:  1.5 ounces

$12.99 ea

 

 

 

 

Stocking Hats

 

Small/Medium - Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Stocking Hat

20080307PHSMB

 

 

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Viento que bloque el sombrero termal
Vent bloquant le chapeau thermique
Wind, der thermischen Hut blockiert
Linda att blockera den termiska hatten
Spol a blokkering termal vinter hat
Wind die thermische hoed blokkeert
Vinder sljor hituppstreymi hattur
Kehia blokki termiikki hattu

We designed our Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Hats for those potential new customers that live in normal Winter conditions, where cold is considered +5 F to +35 F degrees above zero.  These customers want a hat for these everyday Winter temperatures, but also want one that works great when the thermometer falls in the -minus temperature range as well.

Our Prairie Snowstorm Hats are built with a 2 layer fabric system that not only blocks out 100% of the wind with the Outer Shell fabric, but also provides thermal warmth with both layers of technical fabric combined that produces an average insulating thermal R-value of R-2.5.

The Prairie Snowstorm Hats do not have the superior wicking capabilities of our Arctic Thermal Hats, but with that said, they will also not create as much "head" heat because they do not have the same amount of insulation layering in their construction.  

The Prairie Snowstorm Hats do provide moisture vapor breathability in both layers of the technical fabric that we use and the Outer Shell is also DWR water repellent to keep the rain or wet snow from penetrating from the outside in.

The design of this hat is similar to what a standard "stocking hat" looks like, whereby you can either pull it straight down over the ears with no sides rolled up, or you can pull it further down and then roll the sides up.  But please note, this is the "only" similarity!  Technically speaking, there is not much else out in the market place that compares to this hat as we have designed and built it.

We use only the highest quality USA manufactured synthetic polyester that meets U.S. Military specifications in our construction processes and we are giving the the Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Stocking Hat the following conservative temperature rating range:  +32 F to -30 F.  (0C to -34C)

This hat is excellent for just about any outdoor activitiy that you can think of, in or around the suggested temperature rating range that we have suggested.  This is and excellent hat for those people that have to work full-time outside during the Winter time and even for those that may only work mornings and afternoons as Crossing Guards for their local school district.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 10 1/4" - 260.35mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11 1/2" - 292.1mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 3/4" - 273 mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.5" - 571.5mm or less when the side edges are folded up and 23.25" - 590.55mm when wearing the hat straight with no folding of the side edges up.   The sizing dimensions are based on a non-tight head squeezing fit and are our best approximations only!

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.7 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

Did You Know...

What the Conversion of Measured Head Circumference is in Centimeters & Inches as related to Hat or Cap Size?
 
This is what we came up with as a conversion chart

Cap Hat Size:  6 3/4
21 1/4" or 53.98 cms

Cap Hat Size:  6 7/8
21 5/8" or 54.93 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7
22" or 55.88 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/8"
22 3/8" or 56.83 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/4
22 3/4" or 57.785 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 3/8
23 1/8 or 58.74 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/2
23 1/2" or 59.69 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 5/8
23 7/8" or 60.64 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 3/4
24 1/4" or 61.595 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 7/8
24 5/8" or 62.55 cms

Small/Medium - Red

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Stocking Hat

20080307PHSMR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer shell color is Red.

Technical Hat Specifications:  (Same as above)
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 10 1/4" - 260.35mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11 1/2" - 292.1mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 3/4" - 273mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.50" - 571.5mm or less when the side edges are folded up and 23.25" - 596.9mm when wearing the hat straight with no folding of the side edges up.   The sizing dimensions are based on a non-tight head squeezing fit and are our best approximations only!

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.7 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large/X-Large - Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Stocking Hat

20080307PHLXLB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer shell color is Black.

Technical Hat Specifications:  (Same as above)
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 10 3/4" - 273mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 12 1/2" - 317.5mm outer width at head opening edge
- 12.0" - 304.8mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.75" - 577.85mm to 24.00" - 609.6mm when the side edges are folded up and up to 26.00" - 660.4mm when wearing the hat straight with no folding of the side edges up.   The sizing dimensions are based on a non-tight head squeezing fit and are our best approximations only!

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  4.2 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

 

 

 

Large/X-Large - Red

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Stocking Hat

20080307PHLXLR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer shell color is Red.

Technical Hat Specifications:  (Same as above)
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 10 1/4" - 260.35mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11 1/2" - 285.75mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 3/4" - 273mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.75" - 577.85mm to 24.00" - 609.6mm when the side edges are folded up and up to 26.00" - 660.4mm when wearing the hat straight with no folding of the side edges up.   The sizing dimensions are based on a non-tight head squeezing fit and are our best approximations only!

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  4.2 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

 

 

 

Beanie Style Hats

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHB

 

Buy A Beanie Hat

 

 

and Get a Beanie Hat Bag FREE (a $5.95 value)

 

Beanie Hat Bag is Abrasion Resistant & DWR Water Repellent

 

 

We designed our Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Hats for those customers that live in normal Winter conditions, where cold is considered +5 F to +35 F degrees above zero.  These customers want a hat for these everyday Winter temperatures, but also want one that works great when the thermometer falls into the -minus temperature range as well.

Our Prairie Snowstorm Hats are built with a 2 layer fabric system that not only blocks out 95% to100% of the wind with the Outer Shell fabric, but also provides thermal warmth with both layers of technical fabric combined, producing an average insulating thermal R-value of R-2.5.

The Prairie Snowstorm Hats do not have the superior wicking capabilities of our Arctic Thermal Hats, but with that said, they also do not create as much "head" heat because they do not have the same amount of insulation layering in their construction.  

We designed these hats for people who desire a simple pull-over "beanie" style hat that pulls on over the head and covers down to the bottom of the ears.  The style cut is nothing new, but the fabric configuration is, because it will keep your head warmer then most of the rest of the beanie style hats out in the market.

Technical Hat Specifications:
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 9" - 228.6mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11" - 279.4mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 1/2" - 266.7mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

NOTE:  Maximum head circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.75" - 577.85mm or less.(Average head circumference range for this hat is 21.0" - 533.4mm to 22.75" - 577.85mm)

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.5 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

Did You Know...

What the Conversion of Measured Head Circumference is in Centimeters & Inches as related to Hat or Cap Size?
 
This is what we came up with as a conversion chart

Cap Hat Size:  6 3/4
21 1/4" or 53.98 cms

Cap Hat Size:  6 7/8
21 5/8" or 54.93 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7
22" or 55.88 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/8"
22 3/8" or 56.83 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/4
22 3/4" or 57.785 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 3/8
23 1/8 or 58.74 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 1/2
23 1/2" or 59.69 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 5/8
23 7/8" or 60.64 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 3/4
24 1/4" or 61.595 cms

Cap Hat Size:  7 7/8
24 5/8" or 62.55 cms

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Red

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHR

 

Buy A Beanie Hat

 

 

and Get a Beanie Hat Bag FREE (a $5.95 value)

Beanie Hat Bag is Abrasion Resistant & DWR Water Repellent

Same specifications as noted above, except outer shell color is Red.

Technical Hat Specifications:
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 9" - 228.6mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11" - 279.4mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 1/2" - 266.7mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

NOTE:  Maximum head circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.75" - 577.85mm or less.(Average head circumference range for this hat is 21.0" - 546.1mm to 22.75" - 577.85mm)

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.5 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Hardfaced Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHBH

 

Buy A Beanie Hat

 

 

and Get a Beanie Hat Bag FREE (a $5.95 value)

Beanie Hat Bag is Abrasion Resistant & DWR Water Repellent

Same specifications as noted above, except outer shell color is a Hardfaced Black finish.

Technical Hat Specifications:
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 9" - 228.6mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11" - 279.4mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 1/2" - 266.7mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

NOTE:  Maximum head circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 24.0" - 609.6mm or less.(Average head circumference range for this hat is 22.0" - 558.8mm to 24.0" - 609.6mm)

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.5 ounces

$24.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Doddy Textured Burnt Orange/Cayenne

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHBO

 

Buy A Beanie Hat

 

 

and Get a Beanie Hat Bag FREE (a $5.95 value)

Beanie Hat Bag is Abrasion Resistant & DWR Water Repellent

 

Same specifications as noted above, except outer shell color is a Doddy Textured Burnt Orange/Cayenne finish.

Technical Hat Specifications:
- 100% Thermal Windblocking, Breathable & DWR Water Repellent Treated.
-  Inner Layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester technical thermal fleece.
- Moderate moisture wicking & temperant warmth throughout the recommended temperature ranges.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 9" - 228.6mm top of hat to bottom edge tall
- 11" - 279.4mm outer width at head opening edge
- 10 1/2" - 266.7mm inner width diameter at head opening edge

NOTE:  Maximum head circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.5" - 571.5mm or less.(Average head circumference range for this hat is 21.0" - 533.4mm to 22.5" - 571.5mm)

Suggested Temperature Rating Range:  +32 F to -40 F (0C to -40C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.7 ounces

$24.99 ea