The one winter hat you won't ever want to be without, the Ibex Meru Hat is ideal for any aerobic winter activities where you want some warmth, but don't want to over heat, and can also be worn as a helmet liner when conditions are frigid. Built with New Zealand Merino Wool, the Meru Hat is super soft, form fitting, and can be thrown in the washing machine after a tough workout. Ideal for Nordic skiing, winter running or cycling, snowshoeing or under your helmet.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Ibex Meru Hat is available through Altrec.com.
graniteface
- September 8, 2011
Just Right
I bought the Meru hat primarily to use as a helmet liner while climbing or biking. The material is not bulky or itchy, so it works well as a liner and still provides the extra layer of warmth you need. Less bulk also means it stows away in your pocket nicely when you are heating up from whatever activity you are doing. I wanted a hat that is form fitting and had a lot of stretch to pull down over the ear lobes and the Meru meets this requirement. The soft material and relaxed stretch makes for a comfortable fit. Use my 21 3/4 head size as a guide. First time I used it was on a 21 hour climb. From ascending the glacier to belaying on the rock it seemed to be the right combination of warmth and comfort and performed just as I hoped. Used in conjuction with a neck gaitor of similar weight and material I was able to regulate my temperature by adding or removing as needed.
mrsaj
- May 19, 2011
comfy stretchy hat
I love this hat because it is wool but not itchy, and because it covers my ears! Other brands are often too tight for me (at least women's-specific hats), but this one is great for the slightly larger than average noggin. It's got a lot of stretch, so I imagine it would be comfy on smaller heads, too.
Mishav
- May 5, 2011
One of the best hats
I am a runner and in the winter I use lots of hats for running. This one I got just in time for late spring run in the mountains and have to say that it is a very very good hat. It does not get too saggy, manages moisture very well, drys fast, and also looks good. Also - it is an all natural fiber and the hats works better then some of my icebreaker hats. I am huge Icebreaker fan but this hat is better then Icebreaker and works really well for any type of activity you may have.
doublea
- February 28, 2011
Awesome fit!
This is one of the most comfortable hats I have owned. It is plenty warm and fits perfect! It is lightweight and does not rub painfully at all when under a helmet.
ChapelHill23
- February 20, 2011
Great beanie
This beanie is great! It is warm and packs small and fits nice and tightly without being too tight. The color is really cool as well. Highly recommended
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