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Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava
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Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava

Item # 769694

$55.00

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For severe mountaineering conditions, the Outdoor Research Gorilla balaclava is as protective and warm as it is intelligently designed.

  • Wear it with the face open (covering the head, neck and chin) or close the face mask to protect mouth and nose
  • Multiple rip-and-stick closures let you quickly adjust configuration and fit; 2-way stretch facilitates easy movement
  • Mesh breathing port allows free respiration
  • Gore WindStopper® eliminates windchill yet remains breathable and capable of dissipating excess moisture quickly so you stay dry and warm
  • It's also weather resistant, helping to keep moisture outside where it belongs
  • Soft fleece inner face with flatlock seams eliminates chafing and holds in warmth

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Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava Specs

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Description

Fabric94% polyamide/6% spandex
GenderUnisex

Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava
 
4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      Dec

      9

      2008

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      surprisingly warm and adaptable

      By king_matt

      from cedar rapids, IA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Good Fit
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Doesn't Wash Well

      Best Uses

      • Freezing Conditions
      • Travel

      Comments about Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava:

      I brought one of these down to the interior of Antarctica about 10 years ago. It was warm then, and 10 years later I still love it. Its thin enough that I can wear a hat for extra warmth when needed. It packs down really small, so I carry it for emergency cold weather gear when I'm backpacking. Its also great on the bike when commuting in cold weather. I lost the piece that covers the mouth and nose a while ago and never missed it. I supposed that piece is about the only weakness of the design. I also like that it can be warn in a variety of ways with the Velcro adjustment.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      18

      2008

      (2 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Decent peice of gear

      By 2

      from VA

      About Me Outdoor Professional

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • BanksDogsPoliceetc

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Fitness
      • Freezing Conditions
      • Travel

      Comments about Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava:

      Great for keeping wind and cold off your face while retaining body heat in foul weather. Fabric is decent,fleece is a nice additional comfort.Titanium may have made this the ultimate ultra-light headpiece for backwoods ninja tactics. Or possibly hiking, biking, hunting etc. The clever "OR" on the forehead bewilders opponents by leaving them wondering..."or what"? Allowing time for a display of supreme skill and amazement.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      24

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Specialized Product

      By Margo Talbot

      from Canadian Rockies

      About Me Collegiate/Pro

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Dries Easily
      • Good Fit
      • Good Protection
      • Versatile
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Outdoor Research Gorilla Balaclava:

          Most of the time you will never use this piece, but when the weather turns mean it is your ticket to saving your face from the brutality of the elements. It is designed to be used with goggles, for full frontal face coverage. The breathing vent will ice up on you, and so far there is no design on the market that I am aware of that gets around this reality. But the beauty of the Gorilla is the fact that it has a detachable face cover that you can Velcro off and warm up under your armpit whenever you take a break. The ideal situation would be to have two of these detachable pieces, of course, but that would mean buying two of them

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Gear Usage:
          • Altitude Polar Regions

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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