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Buff Cyclone Buff

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The Buff Cyclone buff provides a high degree of wind protection to keep your face and head warm while skiing, mountaineering and enjoying other cold-weather activities

  • Can be worn as a neckliner, helmet liner, balaclava, mask or hat to give you the warmth you need for all kinds of cold-weather activities
  • Gore WindStopper® fabric through the lower half eliminates windchill, yet it's breathable and capable of quickly dissipating excess moisture to keep you dry and warm
  • 2-layer fabric on the upper half provides additional warmth and wind protection and is comfortable next to skin
  • Stretchy section in the back creates a secure fit
  • Cut of the neckline meshes well with your jacket to prevent cold air from getting in
  • Ionic silver antimicrobial technology inhibits odors

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Buff Cyclone Buff Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Snowsports
99% polyester/1% PTFE
No
Unisex
Fabric
Sun-protective fabric
Gender

Buff Cyclone Buff Customer Reviews

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Buff Cyclone Buff
 
4.3

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Stylish (4)
  • Washes easily (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (6)
    • Casual wear (4)
    • Travel (3)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (9 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Feb

    7

    2013

     
    4.0

    Glad I had it!

    By BrentCB

    from Laguna Beach, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to use
    • Rugged
    • Versatile
    • Washes Easily

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Hiking
    • Hunting
    • Ice fishing

    Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

    Used it ice fishing at Wild Horse in Nevada. Easy to adjust in the wind. A little warmer and more windproof than a balaclava. Kept me warm and sheltered (using a hat with it) at 12 degrees with a 10-15 mile an hour wind.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    24

    2013

     
    4.0

    Got what I paid for!

    By ToriBest

    from Anchorage, AK

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    Site Member

    Pros

    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Skiing
      • Winter walks

      Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

      I've been using this buff for the last two weeks during a skiing intensive. I have yet to hit the slopes without it!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      17

      2013

       
      5.0

      Buff Cyclone Buff

      By JimiW

      from Saint Louis, MO

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Stylish
      • Very Warm And Wind Proof
      • Washes Easily

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking

        Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

        I wear the Cyclone when I'm out in the elements and it keeps me comfortable from my neck to my ears.I wear it at work and if I forget to take it off when I come in from the cold, my neck starts to sweat. i also have a Buff Original and I highly recommend these products.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        10

        2013

         
        5.0

        Awesome fit

        By gfrankie

        from San Diego, CA

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        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hiking
            • Performance
            • Ski
            • Travel

            Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

            The Buff Cyclone only has Gore windstopper material on the front and sides of the neck, the back is soft fleece. The fit around my neck is perfect. I can tuck the base into my shirt and still have enough of the windstopper material to cover my nose. It is super toasty and has a ton of styles for any use.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Dec

            25

            2012

             
            5.0

            Nice Product

            By JimiW

            from Saint Louis, MO

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Stylish
            • Washes Easily

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Performance

              Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

              Use this product any time it is cold outside. Keeps my neck warm and extends to cover anything above the neck. This is my second Buff product, and I am pleased with both.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              4

              2011

               
              4.0

              most comfortable thing i've bought

              By Cesar aka bear

              from Garden Grove, CA

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Perfect wind breaker
              • Stylish
              • Warm comfy

              Cons

              • Tends to be a bit tight

              Best Uses

              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Night-time biking

              Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

              I bought this product since i work early mornings and during the fall and minter months it tend to get a bit chilly. I've been trying to find anything to keep myself war since i have to bike to work and its a good mile and a half with wind and the occasional winter storm i needed something warm that would block the wind. when my brother bought his i tried it out and no sooner than a week later, when i got paid, i went to REI and bought myself the cyclone buff and so far it has helped a-lot.
              the different variations are a big help, although the buff tends to get a bit to snug around my throat which is why i gave it four star but besides that it works wonders.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              12

              2010

              (3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Not so great.

              By orionallen

              from Anchorage, AK

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              Pros

              • Stylish

              Cons

              • Does Not Breathe
              • Inadequate Protection from the Elements

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Travel

              Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

              I bought this to replace a neoprene winter face mask because this one looks stylish and is adaptable while my old neoprene makes me look like a ninja (I don't want to look like a robber sneaking about when out for an afternoon walk!). I wore this a few times and I am planning on returning it. At first it worked very well wearing it around town, in and out of the car. There was a slight breeze and snow on one of these occasions and it kept out most of the chill around my neck and moderately on my face. However, when I wore this on a long walk today I decided to return this buff. Within 15-20 minutes of walking it started to become soaking wet from trapping moisture from my breath. It also channeled the air upwards to my eyes, my eye brows and lashes were dripping with water. It was very cold outside (5-10 deg F). While it was still simi-warm, but very wet, it became very uncomfortable especially as moisture continued to accumulate. I pulled it down and wore it as scarf around the neck where it froze solid. I wear several light to medium layers of non-cotton clothing when I walk to avoid become too hot while I walk because I don't like to be cold and wet on the trails if I need to stop walking for any reason because it can lead to hypothermia (especially if I slipped and broke an ankle or something). As a scarf or as a warm cap this buff works fine but as a cold weather mask it is horrible (but it does look nice to wear in town. I think I will try out the wool version of the buff, it looks like the fabric might be thinner and allow more of the moisture from one's breath escape from the fabric. I will post my results under that item once I get the chance to test it.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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

              (3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              11

              2010

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              A delightful mistake

              By xootrx

              from Albuquerque, NM

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              Pros

              • Good protection from cold

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Cold extreme
                • Travel

                Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

                I had requested another standard Buff for Christmas (you can't have too many of those) but my daughter bought me one of these instead. I've used it while motorcycling, and bicycling, as well as just walking around in the cold. Its dual stage design insures the right amount of protection for both moderate and extreme cold temperatures. I frankly didn't expect it to work as well as it did while riding my motorcycle. A very nice surprise.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Dec

                7

                2010

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Must-have for Winter Running

                By gsu72crew

                from Atlanta, GA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Good Protection from Rain
                • Great Cold Protection
                • Great functionality
                • Great wind protection
                • Washes Easily

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Hiking
                  • Running

                  Comments about Buff Cyclone Buff:

                  Training for January half marathon and purchased in case weather was foul. Just finished training run in 20 degree windchill and rain and was so thankful to have worn the Buff. No rain, wind or cold penetration while wearing it. Can go from neck roll to face mask to full-on hood wrap. Wish it was available years ago.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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