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Skip to content“Adventure Gear Insider is reader supported. We may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase through links from this site.”Neck Gaiters or Neck Warmers are great clothing accessories for skiing. They keep your neck warm on cold days. They also work as a face mask to keep your face warm on very cold days. On the other hand, they also provide sun protection from UV rays. They can be useful on hot sunny days at altitude to keep you from getting sunburned on your neck and face. Neck gaiters are extremely versatile pieces of clothing. If it sounds like something that would help you enjoy your ski days more that’s great. Let’s look at the best neck gaiters for skiing.Below are our top picks for neck gaiters. See below for more detailed reviews, more information on neck gaiters, and our FAQ.☆ Overall Best PickView at NarooView at AmazonThe Naroo Z9H is my favorite cold weather face mask. It is made from thick warm material and has a plastic structure underneath to keep it off of your face. It has a zipper vent incase you get too warm. There is also an optional ex-hale module that directs your breath down away from your goggle. This will prevent fogging while keeping your face and mouth covered.I find it very warm on cold 10F-20F days. I like using it without the cage or exhale module. They work but the Z9H with the zipper open a little lets you exhale out and reduce fogging without having the cage or exhale module in place. It is really warm and stays in place over your mouth and nose under goggles well. is a company that specializes in making face masks for a variety of sports. They make everything from running masks to skiing masks. The Z9H is the best option for really cold days. The is a similar design for less cold days. The is a more traditional neck gaiter that is reversible so you can have more or less venting.Check Price and Reviews☆ Top PickView at ColumbiaView On AmazonI have been using the Columbia CSC II Omni-Heat Neck Gaiter for years now. It is warm and stays dry on the inside. The Omni-Heat breathable liner keeps you from feeling like you have a wet sloppy fleece sponge touching your face. It has an elastic drawstring to help hold it up over your nose when you want to cover your entire face. It’s big and long enough to work for almost anyone. I am wearing this neck gaiter almost every time I go skiing unless it’s a really warm spring day and I’m going with nothing. This is my go to neck gaiter when I don’t want my face covered all the time on 25-35F days.Check Price and Reviews☆ Top Pick – Warm TempsView On AmazonThe Achiou Neck Gaiter is good for hot bright spring and summer ski days. It uses very lightweight material that is breathable and wicks sweat away. It has UPF 50 sun protection from ultraviolet rays. It will help keep you getting sunburnt on a hot bright day while also keeping you cool and dry. This is a great lightweight neck gaiter for late spring and summer skiing. If you are looking for a face shield to satisfy Covid19 requirements that is better than a cloth mask for skiing, these are a good option.Check Price and Reviews☆ Best ValueView On AmazonThe Tough Headwear neck warmer is well thought out and works well. It is made of fleece with a microfiber inner layer for wicking moisture away. It is heavy enough to be warm on cold air days without being excessively bulky. As one of the lower cost neck gaiters, it still works great and is well made. This makes it our top pick for best value winter neck gaiter for skiing.Check Price and Reviews☆ Best BalaclavaView at evoView on AmazonThe Blackstrap Balaclava ski mask has been one of the more popular winter sport clothing items of the past few years. Its hinged design lets the face mask comfortably slide down under your neck when not needed. The hood can be worn over your head or around your neck. They are medium weight so work well for most ski days. The material offers UPF50+ uv protection for bright days as well. They have an expedition weight version for extra warmth on really cold days.Check Price and ReviewsView at MoosejawView On AmazonTurtle Fur created the fleece neck warmer back in 1982. This was the original winter face mask and still one of the best options today. I started skiing shortly after that as a 6 year old. I skied with one of these for most of my childhood through teen years. They are a heavy enough fleece gaiter to keep you warm on cold and wet Vermont ski days. They are one size and fit most people. They are still the same plain design they have always been. They work so why change it.Check Price and ReviewsView On AmazonThe EXIO neck gaiter and mask has venting holes in the mouth area. This helps keep your glasses and goggles from fogging up on humid days. The venting can be worn towards the back on colder days when more warmth is needed. The material is thick enough to keep you warm even on colder days.Check Price and ReviewsA neck gaiter is a loop of fabric or neck tube that you pull over your head and wear around your neck. They serve a few functions. They provide insulation for your neck. They plug up your neck hole and keep water and snow from going down your jacket also. They can be pulled up over your face to act as a facemask as well. They can insulate and provide sun protection.If your skiing on a cold day they do a lot to keep your neck and upper chest from getting cold. I’ve skied with one since I was a kid. I use it every ski day until it’s in upper 30’s.If you are out skiing in a heavy snowfall they keep melting snow from running down your neck into your clothes. They work in rain too if you are unfortunate enough to have to ski in the rain.Most of them provide UPF protection from the sun. They keep you from getting a sunburn on your neck and face. If you are out glacier skiing in the summer or anywhere at altitude in late spring they can save you from the sun.The simple answer is you pull it on over your head and wear it around your neck. If it’s cold you can pull it up over your face. If you have a thinner bigger neck gaiter there are all kinds of ways to wear it. Over your face. As a hat, headband, hair scrunchy, snood, etc…You can wear a neck gaiter any time you are skiing. A thick one made of fleece for cold days. A thin one made of light breathable UPF 50 material for warm spring skiing days. I personally wear one from cold until mid 30’s and then go bare neck after that. I hate wearing anything over my face unless it’s too cold and I can’t take it. Some people like wearing face coverings all the time while skiing. There really is no right or wrong time for wearing a neck gaiter skiing. Whatever days will make you more comfortable.The below video shows some of the many ways you can wear a neck gaiter.Most neck gaiters can be cleaned in a washing machine and dryer. if your not sure about the gaiter you have, check the tags or look online for washing instructions.It depends on what you will be using the neck gaiter for. If you want to use it on cold days you want a heavy fleece neck gaiter such as the Turtle Fur or Black Strap gaiter. If you want a neck gaiter mostly for a face cover for sun protection on spring days then a Buff or simple bandana may be the best option. If you want one that can also be a balaclava, the Blackstrap Gaiter is great.Neck gaiters that are meant for cold weather tend to be fleece material or merino wool. Neck gaiters meant for sun protection on warm days tend to be polyester breathable and moisture wicking material.There is evidence that thicker neck gaiters can work okay as face coverings for Covid19. There is evidence that thin neck gaiters can more harm than good.&nbsp;See this study from Duke University for more information on skiing neck gaiters and Coronavirus.Neck gaiters can be very warm. Neck gaiters meant for sun protection on warm days can have a cooling effect. See the Mission Cooling Neck Gaiter above. You should choose a neck gaiter appropriate for the temperature you will be using it.Kate is from Taiwan and came to the US after meeting her husband Doug. She has degrees in Fashion Design, Sales, and Marketing. The first thing we did her first winter here was go straight to the mountains and start ski lessons. These days she is an expert black diamond skier and waits for no one at the bottom. She also loves hiking and biking. She comes from Taiwan where people ride scooters way more than cars. She would rather bike or scooter and only drives when she absolutely has to.kate@adventuregearinsider.comAdventureGearInsider.com43000 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 109258Novi, MI 48375586-770-9075info@adventuregearinsider.com

Skip to content“Adventure Gear Insider is reader supported. We may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase through links from this site.”Neck Gaiters or Neck Warmers are great clothing accessories for skiing. They keep your neck warm on cold days. They also work as a face mask to keep your face warm on very cold days. On the other hand, they also provide sun protection from UV rays. They can be useful on hot sunny days at altitude to keep you from getting sunburned on your neck and face. Neck gaiters are extremely versatile pieces of clothing. If it sounds...

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