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Baseball Cap Ear Flaps

 

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Product & Technical Description

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

$16.99 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
 

XWick 3.4TRH Rear Neck Flap Hat & XWick 3.4 TRH 1.4 Drop Pad Neck Gaiter on the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires - December 2008

 

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

 

 

 

 

(Debuted in Europe at Candanchu Ski Resort in the Pirineos - ESPANA) - 2008 - SPAIN

 

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

 

 

(Debuted in Europe at Candanchu Ski Resort in the Pirineos - ESPANA) - 2008 - SPAIN

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

$25.99 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

$25.99 ea

 

 

 

(Debuted in Europe at Candanchu Ski Resort in the Pirineos - ESPANA) - SPAIN

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

$25.99 ea

 

 

 

(Debuted in Europe at Candanchu Ski Resort in the Pirineos - ESPANA) - SPAIN

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

$25.99 ea

 

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Doddy Textured Green

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHGT

 

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 Green 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

$25.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - Doddy Textured Pandora Red

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHPRT

 

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 Pandora Red 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

$25.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - White

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHW

 

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 White.

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

$25.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - 2 Tone Black & White

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHBW

 

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 2 toned Black & White 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 23.0" - 584.2mm or less.(Average head circumference range for this hat is 21.5" - 546.1mm to 23.0" - 584.2mm)

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

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.6 ounces

$26.99 ea

 

 

 

(Debuted in Europe at Candanchu Ski Resort in the Pirineos - ESPANA) - August 2008 - SPAIN

Small/Med/LRG - One Size - 2 Tone Red & Black

Prairie Snowstorm Windblocking Thermal Beanie Style Hat

20080408PBHRB

 

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 2 toned Red & 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 23.0" - 584.2mm or less.(Average head circumference range for this hat is 21.5" - 546.1mm to 23.0" - 584.2mm)

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

Approximate Shipping Weight:  3.6 ounces

$26.99 ea

 

 

 

Arctic Thermal Gear Series:

 

 

Small/Medium - White

Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hat

20070406HSM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Musher handler wearing our hat at the 2006 Iditarod)

 

Sombrero termal a'rtico
Chapeau thermique arctique
Arktis'cher thermischer hut
Arktisk termisk hatt
Arktisk termal hatt
Noordpool thermische hoed
Arktisk thermal hat
Norourheimskauts hitauppstreymi hattur
Arktinen termiikki hattu

We build our Arctic Thermal Hats to endure any challenge that you can put them through.  Our hats have completed the 1150 miles of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race where temperatures dipped well below -60 degrees F and we still had people with warm heads.

Our Arctic Thermal Hats include our exclusive adjustable shock cord & cord loc at the base, so that you can make sure that you never lose your hat again.  We also build our hats with enough hat length so that they pull down over your ears.

Our Hats are built to keep you head warmer & drier then just about anything out there on the Planet and are constructed with our exclusive 4 Layer technical fabric system that provides:

  • 100% Thermal Wind Blocking & DWR Water Repellent Breathable Outer Shell.
  • Thermal Layered Insulating, Highly Wicking & Breathable Inner Shell.
  • An Insulating variable R-Value insulation range of R-3.75 to R-7.50.
  • We also provide a unique tightening shock cord & cord loc for securing to your head and for eliminating convective heat loss.

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.  The Arctic Thermal Hat's also contain 30% "Earth friendly green" technical fabric material that is made from re-cycled plastic bottles, which is then processed into the finest synthetic polyester fabric in the World.

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.0" - 558.8mm or less.

Use for USA Hat Sizes:  6 1/2 - 6 5/8 - 6 3/4 - 6 7/8

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +10 F to -80 F (-12C to -62C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  5.0 ounces

$37.99

 

 

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 - Black

Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hat

20070406HSMBK

 

 

 

 

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

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.0" - 558.8mm or less.

Use for USA Hat Sizes:  6 1/2 - 6 5/8 - 6 3/4 - 6 7/8

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +10 F to -80 F (-12C to -62C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  5.0 ounces

$37.99 ea

 

 

 

 

Large/X-Large - WHITE

Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hat

20081008HLXLW

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

SIZING:  Minimum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.0" - 558.8mm to 23.5" - 596.9mm.

Use for USA Hat Sizes:  7 - 7 1/8 - 7 1/4 - 7 3/8

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +10 F to -80 F (-12C to -62C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  5.6 ounces

$37.99 ea

 

 

 

Large/X-Large - Black

Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hat

20070406HLXL

 

 

"Iditarod Tested Tough"

 

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

SIZING:  Minimum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.0" - 558.8mm to 23.5" - 596.9mm.

Use for USA Hat Sizes:  7 - 7 1/8 - 7 1/4 - 7 3/8

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +10 F to -80 F (-12C to -62C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  5.6 ounces

$37.99 ea

 

Did You Know...

The Highest Recorded Wind Gust in the World occured at the Mt Washington, NH  USA Observatory as follows:

 231 mph - 372 kph at
1:21 PM on April 12th, 1934

 

XXL - Black

Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hat

20081008HXXL

SIZE:  XXL

 

We built these hats special for those who are gifted with head sizes that are larger then the average crowd of characters and have been searching long and hard for a great warmest on the planet hat that's built just for their special attribute.

The XXL Sized Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hat will easily, yes easily accomodated heads that measure from 24 inches (609.6mm) to 26 inches (660.4mm) in head circumference, or existing ball cap hat sizes of:  USA Sizes:  7 5/8, 7 3/4, 7 7/8 and 8 plus or UK ball cap sizes of:  7 1/2, 7 5/8, 7 3/4 and 7 7/8 plus.

The XXL hat is built to the same standards and specifications as all of the other Windblocking Arctic Thermal Hats, including the pull tight shock cord and cord loc located around the bottom inside edge of the hat for further sealing in the heat and it also measures approximately 1 inch greater in total top to bottom height then the other hats in this series.

SIZING:  Minimum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 24.0" - 609.6mm to 26.0" - 660.4mm or slightly greater....

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +10 F to -80 F (-12C to -62C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  6.4 ounces

$37.99 ea

 

 

 

Small/Medium Black w/Black Bill

Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hat

20080208KBSMBB

 

"Iditarod Tested Tough"

 

Front View w/XWick Straight Neck Gaiter

 

 

Front Side View - Flaps Down

 

Rear View - Flaps Down

 

Vaya entrineo el sombrero de musher de perro
Le chapeau de musher de chien de traineau
Rodeln sie hund musher hut
Sleden forfoljer musher hatten
Sled hund musher hatt
Musherhoed van de sleehond
Sled hund grodet masse hat
Sleoahundar muk hattur
Ajaa reella koira pehmea massa hattu

We didn't forget about people with smaller head sizes when we released our larger head size Kap Bridgman Hats previously, it just took some time to fit in getting all of the patterns completed and the first piece sample sewn for review.  So, especially for our great female customers with smaller head sizes, here's your size Kap Bridgman Hat.

The local's call it Kap Bridgman, while others know it as Cape Bridgman, but at the end of the day it's still located at 83.4166667 latitude and -26.7 longitude.  If you find it on your global atlas, you will know that it is located in a Country that is primarily dominated by glacial ice and harsh Winter conditions.

In recognition of the harsh weather conditions in this part of the World, we have designed and named this new hat after 83.4166667 latitude & -26.7 longitude, because we are confident that it would do an excellent job if one ever made its way there.

We designed the Kap Bridgman hat with many objectives in mind and based on the testing results I think we accomplished our goals.  Therefore what you get with this hat is as follow:

  • The core of the hat is designed to better regulate the heat build up in temperatures above zero, when the ear and chin flaps are in their "top" locked postion.  This is accomplished by the cut and design of the base hat that only pulls down over the top tips of the ears.
  • The core area of the hat still has to have great insulating power for the extremes and we did that through our 4 layer fabric system that offers an R-5.75 of insulation.  The inner most layer surrounding the head provides superior thermal moisture wicking for passing the heat vapors, while the other 2 inner layer's provide their own special insulating characteristics.  The Outer Shell layer is 100% thermal windblocking, breathable and DWR water repellent treated for maximum protection.
  • The pull down ear flaps are built with a 3 layer protection system, which is basically 2 layers of the Outer Shell technical fabric that surrounds a layer of reflective technology polyester insulation and combined produces an R-4.40 of insulating power.
  • Other vaguely similar styled hats finish the balance of the hat off with a short cap brim and 3/4" strips of hook & loop velcro material for securing the pull down flaps together, however we didn't short cut.  Our hat comes with a full baseball cap style brim for blocking the elements out of your eyes and our ear flap securing surfaces are all made with heavy duty 1" wide hook & loop velcro type material.

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. Our Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hat's also contain 15% "Earth friendly green" technical fabric material that is made from re-cycled plastic bottles, which is then processed into the finest synthetic polyester fabric in the World.

This is the perfect sized hat for most female explorers or sled dog mushers looking for the same great hat that the guys are wearing.  Males with smaller heads or Juniors can put this hat to use as well.

SIZING:  Maximum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.25" - 565.15mm or LESS.  Hat comes with hook & loop adjuster straps located inside of the back of the hat for adjusting to tigher head fit if desired.

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +20 F to -100 F (-7C to -73C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  7.5 ounces

$59.99 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

Large/X-Large - Black w/Black Bill

Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hat

20071206KBLXLBB

 

"Iditarod Tested Tough"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparing Our New Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hats>>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The local's call it Kap Bridgman, while others know it as Cape Bridgman, but at the end of the day it's still located at 83.4166667 latitude and -26.7 longitude.  If you find it on your global atlas, you will know that it is located in a Country that is primarily dominated by glacial ice and harsh Winter conditions.

In recognition of the harsh weather conditions in this part of the World, we have designed and named this new hat after 83.4166667 latitude & -26.7 longitude, because we are confident that it would do an excellent job if one ever made its way there.

In the mean time the best we could come up with for final testing of this new hat prior to our Winter 2007-08 release, was the 2007 Iditarod.  Unfortunately, the best the 2007 Iditarod could dish out weather wise upon our musher testers wearing this hat, was estimated windchilled temperatures of -90 F to -100 F below zero up on Rainy Pass.  I guess we'll just have to settle for those conditions as being an acceptable extreme for validation purposes.

As it was explained to us by one of the mushers wearing a Kap Bridgman hat during the Iditarod, "When I looked around at some of the other mushers that were stranded with me on the top of Rainy Pass in temperatures that we estimated to be -100F, the pain of the frost bite and wind burn on their faces looked like what you only see in pictures.  On the other hand the only pain that I was feeling up there was in my knee, which I had busted up pretty badly on the way to Rainy Pass.  Because of your "new" hat that I was wearing, along with one of your Drop Pad Neck Gators and a pair of your big mitts (Extreme Element Mitts), I didn't have any frost bite or extreme wind burn at all..anywhere....zero!"(B. Stamm) What more can we say?

We designed the Kap Bridgman hat with many objectives in mind and based on the testing results I think we accomplished our goals.  Therefore what you get with this hat is as follow:

  • The core of the hat is designed to better regulate the heat build up in temperatures above zero, when the ear and chin flaps are in their "top" locked postion.  This is accomplished by the cut and design of the base hat that only pulls down over the top tips of the ears.
  • The core area of the hat still has to have great insulating power for the extremes and we did that through our 4 layer fabric system that offers an R-5.75 of insulation.  The inner most layer surrounding the head provides superior thermal moisture wicking for passing the heat vapors, while the other 2 inner layer's provide their own special insulating characteristics.  The Outer Shell layer is 100% thermal windblocking, breathable and DWR water repellent treated for maximum protection.
  • The pull down ear flaps are built with a 3 layer protection system, which is basically 2 layers of the Outer Shell technical fabric that surrounds a layer of reflective technology polyester insulation and combined produces an R-4.40 of insulating power.
  • Other vaguely similar styled hats finish the balance of the hat off with a short cap brim and 3/4" strips of hook & loop velcro material for securing the pull down flaps together, however we didn't short cut.  Our hat comes with a full baseball cap style brim for blocking the elements out of your eyes and our ear flap securing surfaces are all made with heavy duty 1" wide hook & loop velcro type material.

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. Our Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hat's also contain 15% "Earth friendly green" technical fabric material that is made from re-cycled plastic bottles, which is then processed into the finest synthetic polyester fabric in the World.

SIZING:  Minimum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.50"- 571.5mm, to an approximate maximum around the forehead circumference of 24.00" - 609.6mm.  Hat comes with hook & loop adjuster straps located inside of the back of the hat for adjusting to tigher head fit if desired.

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:  +20 F to -100 F (-7C to -73C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  8.0 ounces

$59.99 Ea

 

Did You Know...

Antarctica is:
 
 
1.4 Times Larger the the United States

 Antarctica Covers 5,339,543 sq miles or 13,829,430 sq kms

 Only 17,330 sq miles or 44,890 sq kms of Antarctica are not covered in ICE


 

The 3 Highest Mountains in Antarctica are:

 
Vinson Massif - 16067 ft or 4897 kms

Mt. Tyree - 15,918 ft or 4852 kms

Mt Shinn - 15292 ft or 4661 kms

Temperatures in Antarctica:

 
Average Summer Temperature:  -17.5 F or -27.5C

Average Winter Temperature:  -76F or -60C

Coldest Recorded Temperature in Antarctica:

 
Recorded on July 21st, 1983 at the Russian Vostok Station
 at -128.6 F or -89.2 C, which is the coldest temperature recorded on Earth.

Antarctica contains 90% of all the World's Ice and 70% of all the World's fresh water, which is contained as frozen ice.

Antarctica is located in the Southern Hemisphere and it is also where the South Pole is located.

Large/X-Large - Black w/Red Bill

Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hat

20071206KBLXLRB

 

 

Same specifications as noted above, except Hat Bill color is Red.

SIZING:  Minimum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.50"- 571.5mm, to an approximate maximum around the forehead circumference of 24.00" - 609.6mm.  Hat comes with hook & loop adjuster straps located inside of the back of the hat for adjusting to tigher head fit if desired.

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:    +20 F to  -100 F (-7C to -73C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  8.0 ounces

$59.99 Ea

 

Did You Know...

Siberia is what people think of as being the Coldest geographical area in the Northern Hemisphere as it is located near the Arctic Circle.

 The Coldest recorded temperature at the "Cold Pole" was -90 F or -67.8 C on February 6th, 1922

 

Adjustable for Sizing to Medium - Large - X Large Heads

Kap Bridgman "Expedition" Arctic Thermal Hat

20081207KBEMLX

Note:  Headlamp & Cable "not included"

 

 

 

Front 2" wide by 4" long Loop strip for attaching head light

 

Center battery cable attaching straps

Rear pocket is located just to the right of the pictured cable attaching straps

Everything that is true about the base Kap Bridgman Arctic Thermal Hat is also true with this one, however we've also incorporated the following great suggestions that will increase the number of users for this hat and will also take care of those mushers, expeditioners, climbers or anybody else that wants to use it at night in conjunction with a head lamp "without" having to use the elastic head straps, which to some are a nuisance:

  • We've added or sewn in a strip of LOOP velcro material across the front of the hat, that measures 2 inches wide by 4 inches long.  The user of this hat that uses a strapless headlight unit with the wired battery pack that is worn inside of their jacket, only has to make sure that the back of the headlamp unit itself has a strip of HOOK (picky side) velcro material glued to the back mounting of the unit, in order for it to secure to the new Kap Bridgman Expedition Arctic Thermal Hat.
  • The core area of the hat still has to have great insulating power for the extremes and we did that through our 4 layer fabric system that offers an R-5.75 of insulation.  The inner most layer surrounding the head provides superior thermal moisture wicking for passing the heat vapors, while the other 2 inner layer's provide their own special insulating characteristics.  The Outer Shell layer is 100% thermal windblocking, breathable and DWR water repellent treated for maximum protection.
  • In addition, we've added 1 inch wide hook and loop strips to the middle of each side of the hat, so that the user can secure the battery unit cable that runs out of the back of the light unit, to either the right of left side of the hat.  The hook/loop strips are about 1 1/2" long and have an additional length of looped nylon sewn on, so that there is something to grab onto when pulling the two strips apart.
  • We also have widened the securing hook & loop used to secure the ear flaps under the chin from 3/4" wide material up to 1" wide hook & loop material.
  • Another great suggestion the we have incorporated, is a small rear outside pocket that is tabbed with hook & loop, that is there for the storage of a couple extra headlamp bulbs.  Now you'll always know where to find them out on the trail.
  • Finally, we sewed into the rear inside bottom edge of the hat, a set of adjusting hook and loop strips that will allow the hat to be used by our customers that are not in the Large/XL hat size range, but have a head size that is more in the Medium size range.  So to our female customer base, the additon of the sizing straps should allow this hat to work for most of your heads as well....hooray.  Please note that when the adjustment straps are secured in for smaller head sizes, the rear bottom edge of the hat will pucker out just a little, however when the flaps are pulled down, all of the heat will still be sealed in for total warmth.

SIZING:  "Approximate" minimum circumference measured around your forehead to be comfortable of 22.5" - 571.5mm, to an approximate maximum around the forehead circumference of 24.00" - 609.6mm.

Recommended average temperature ranges for wearing:    +20 F to  -100 F (-7C to -73C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  8.2 ounces

NOTE:  These are usually too big in size for Womens Heads even with hook & loop adjusting size straps

$69.99 Ea

 

Did You Know...

1925 Alaska Diphtheria Serum Run

127 1/2 hours

674 miles
 
 
Started on Monday, January 26th, 1925 with the Serum taking a 298 mile train ride from Archorage, Alaska to Nenana, Alaska
 


Start of the Serum Run by Dog Sled - Nenana, Alaska on January 27th, 1925

to Tolovana

to Manley Hot Springs

to Fish Lake

to Tanana

to Kallands

to Nine Mile Mail Cabin

to Kokrines

to Ruby

to Whiskey Creek

to Galena

to Bishop Mountain

to Nulato

to Kaltag

to Old Womans Shelter House

to Unalakleet

to Shaktoolik

to Golovin

to Bluff

Finish or Delivery to Nome, Alaska by Dog Sled on February 1, 1925

One Size Fits Most - Black

XWick 3.4TRH Expediton Windblocking Thermal Wicking Rear Neck Flap Hat

20080908XWEH

Side View

 

Rear View

 

Front Inside View

 

Front View

 

Rear View w/goggles firmly secured

 

"Turbo Flap" Flips up or down

I guess you could call it innovation by design, as we have continued to push the limits in what can be done with selected Cold Weather Gear & Accessories.  In this case, we have further revolutionized the Winter Hat with our Expediton Series XWick 3.4 TRH Windblocking Thermal Wicking Rear Neck Flap Hat, which is yet again in a class by itself.

The Expedition Series XWick 3.4 TRH rear neck flap hat has been developed for the user that participates in extreme cold weather activities under high exertion circumstances.  Maybe you're a climber heading to the summit of Everest in the Himalaya's or perhaps doing one of the other of the Seven Summits like McKinley, either way temperatures at the top could easily be a frostie -50F plus when you get there.  Despite the cold you've muscled and sweated your way to the top.

Further, perhaps your expedition fancy is skiing or kiting across the North or South Pole or something less extreme like high altitude snow shoeing in virgin powder.  In any or all of these examples you are exerting your body and producing sweat moisture while trying to balance your body heat and minimize the build up of perspiration or breath mositure that with the wrong gear will freeze up at some point.

XWick 3.4 TRH  Hat is designed for the user that is under physical exertion better then 50% of the time in face biting cold temperatures, where you need to stay warm and protected from frostbite, but you also need better moisture transfer from the area around your head.  The following is the secert to the XWick 3.4 TRH:

  • The Rear Neck Flap Hat is built with 3 technical fabric layers.  Layer 1 the Outer Shell, is a soft to the hand feeling Hardfaced thermal windblocking, breathable and DWR water repellent fabric.  This fabric is resistant to picking from brush and has a pretty good abrasion resistance as well.

  • The 2nd or middle layer is a mid-weight synthetic polyester fabric that supplies warmth without being hot and also offers additional breathability.  The 3rd or inner layer is the XWick factor, as it supplies excellent thermal mositure wicking and transfer.

The 3.4 TR is the combined thermal insulation value of the entire gear unit, which is a Thermal R value of 3.4.  The final alpha component of H again stands for the Hardfacing abrasion resistant finish on the outer shell layer fabric that we use for this expedition hat. Although the outer shell fabric is hardfaced, it does have a soft feel to the hand and it does help to reduce the amount of blowing snow that could stick to it.

The built-in rear neck flap is especially designed for users that are not always keen on pulling on a neck gaiter when out in the extremes, or prefer not to use one until the temperatures are well below zero.  The rear flap is there to minimize the blowing wind to the back of the neck and to keep the snow or rain off that area as well.  You can leave the flap out over the collar or you can tuck it in to further seal out the cold elements.  The rear flap also has a small highly reflective strip that will allow you to be seen when a light is flashed at you from behind.

We've also built in a external rear hook & loop strap system that allows you to firmly secure or anchor you goggle or headlight straps to the back of the hat.  On the inside front of the XWick hat, we've sewn in what we call a "Turbo Flap", that has been added for use by the user when additional warmth and windblocking is required on the forehead, while also further sealing out the pounding head wind as well.  Flip it up when not needed, or down when you need a little "turbo boost" of warmth to the forehead area.

The configuration of the three technical fabrics that we use for this item, the orientation and cut along with their individual stretch capacity allows us to offer this item as a One Size Fits Most.

Dimensions Laying Flat:  
- 9" - 228.6mm top of hat to bottom edge of main hat tall
- 15" - 381mm Total length of the hat from top to bottom edge of the rear neck flap.
-11.5" - 292.1mm maximum width of rear neck flap at widest point near the lower edges
- 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 -60 F (0C to -51C)

Approximate Shipping Weight:  5.5 ounces

$35.99 ea