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Buff Wool Buff

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Whether you twist it, flip it, fold it or just slip it on, the Buff Wool Buff® will keep your head warm and protected during cold-weather activities.

100% merino wool buff has a soft hand and it wicks, insulates and resists odors naturally; wool provides excellent insulation even when wet
Built-in stretch gives this buff the versatility to be worn 12 different ways, including as a mask, bandana, hairband, balaclava or scarf
Specially treated to be machine washable

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Buff Wool Buff Customer Reviews

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Buff Wool Buff

4.3

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (14)
Good size/fit (11)
Durable (9)
Stylish (9)
Warm (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual wear (8)
Going out (7)
Special occasions (4)
Wear to work (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual dresser (8)
- Comfort vs Style:
- Comfort driven (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 15 customers

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Nov

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

2 for the price of 1

By Joshua K

from Montana

About Me Casual Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Hunting
Skiing

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

For some reason, the wool buff is considerably longer than the regular buff. Some people think that is a problem. I LOVE IT! I simply cut it in two pieces, and now I have 2 buffs for the price of 1. It is still big enough to wear as a hat, neck gaiter, full facemask, etc.

I simply have used this thing ALL the time for hiking, trail running, skiing, mountain biking, archery hunting, even napping in the woods (I pull it over my eyes to block out the light).

I have found that the wool does not cause any itchiness. In fact, I think it is extremely soft and comfortable.

Basically, I will never NOT own a buff again. I simply use this thing all the time. I keep one in my truck, one in my backpack and a 3rd as backup.

Dec

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Buff Wool

By jetworkr

from NY

About Me Casual Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable

Cons

Too big

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Going Out
Special Occasions
Wear To Work

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

Buff wool is a great idea but the product shipped to me was too BIG. Wool buff was too baggy where the original buff and polar buff are a snug (but not too snug) fit.

I returned this for a polar buff. I'd recommend this to a friend with a BIG head.

Nov

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Wanted a warmer gaiter

By edhu

from NJ

About Me Casual Dresser

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Pros

Good Fit
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Going Out
Wear To Work

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

I own the original Buff and wanted a warmer one for the East Coast winters.

The Buff wool is almost twice as long as the original Buff but I prefer the length knowing I can pull it up to protect my face and double up the lower half to protect my neck if need be.

Quality seems as good if not better than the original. No seems or loose strings. Nothing to chafe the skin.

Only this is I find it a tad itchy. I never could wear wool sweaters/turtle necks but this isn't too bad where I can't wear it.

Nov

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Indespensable

By Snacktime

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Classic Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Soft
Warm
Well made

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Outdoors

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

At first I felt a bit "sheepish" (get it?) for spending so much on a floppy tube. By the time I got it home I wondered how I had lived without it. It kept the sun off my forehead on a long sunny fall hike, kept me warm, kept my hair out of my face, made everyone else jealous. It is longer than it needs to be, but you can double it on itself to make it shorter. Super cozy. The company makes them in more colors which you could buy elsewhere.

Oct

2009

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Has good and bad qualities.

By KayakRob

from Massachusetts

About Me Casual Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

I ordered this Buff (plain black) not sure if it would be comfortable since it is wool. It is very soft, there is no itch factor you get with other wool items. The stretch is great and I really like that it is machine washable.

Unfortunately the Buff is MUCH longer than the original Buff. I will be returning it for an original Buff.

It would be perfect for my needs if this item were available in a long and a short style.

Aug

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

perfect

By meg_sf

from San Francisco, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Fit
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

This is the perfect changing weather accessory - scarf, hat, headband, neckwarmer. It's lightweight and comfortable. I only wish it came in more colors.

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Get one with no print...

By amsweet

from Saltair, Vancouver Island, Canada

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Going Out
Special Occasions
Wear To Work

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

I have two of these, one dark blue, one the Shamir navy... I can testify that I use these daily, but that I am far more enamored with the non printed blue... The paint/whatever that is used to make the print on the shamir buff is less than soft, which, though attractive to look at, significantly reduces the comfort of the buff. I fully endorse this buff, just strongly encourage you to stick to the non printed plain ones.

Jan

2012

5.0

unbeatable

By 1943andstillgoing

from Australia

About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Good insulation not hot
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Going Out
Pain management
Special Occasions

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

Being wool, this is far superior to any synthetic in quality of breathing and insulating without sweat-up and overheating.

I have neck pain problems, this neck warmer is top value for that.

While some seem to have found it uncomfortable, I forget it's on. Weightless, comforting.

Length: the fabric is so fine, it can sit low on your neck not much more than an inch in height... or you can cover whole neck, or disappear your head in it. For more formal occasions, it looks classy, like an old-fashioned cravat.

Washable: this is modern wool, mine goes through the washing machine BUT NOT in the dryer. It's almost dry from the washing machine.

Dec

2011

5.0

Very versitile and lightweight

By Eli Z

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Cold days
Going Out

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

I don't understand the reviews complaining that it is too long. What?

It's pretty long, and that's a good thing. If I am just using it around my neck or as a beanie I double it up. If I am going to pull it up on to my face, its full length is great.

Bottom line is, it's a super versatile, comfortable, warm, and it even looks good. A bit expensive for essentially a tube of wool, but I love the wool Buff too much to give it 4 stars.

Nov

2011

5.0

These things rock!

By Scubahhh

from Woodstock VT

About Me Casual Dresser

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Pros

Comfortable
Light
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoors

Comments about Buff Wool Buff:

I had a summer-weight buff made out of something really synthetic, and loved it; got the wool version on a whim. It's much longer than the original, which means long enough to double back to make a two-layer watch cap when it's really cold; of course you can make all the other permutations too. It doesnt' itch at all, and being merino wool will wear forever. I wear it one way or another at some point every day, and it' smy go-to Christmas present this year. Buy a bunch!