Mountain Hardwear Dome Perignon Hat

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This is a great hat! It's the first hat I've ever had that keeps my ears covered and doesn't ride up exposing the ears. It is waterproof and windproof. I don't need to wear a hood except for very cold weather. You won't be disappointed in this hat.

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Great hat. Had one. Lost it. Had to buy another.

No other hat seems to provide me with good ear coverage and wind protection like the Dome.

The only nit that I can pick, is that it's kinda "pointy" on top. Maybe because I am on the small side of the large size hat. I look a little goofy. Whatever. It works so well I could care less.

I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could: Practically Perfect.

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This is a great hat. I just finished shoveling a foot of snow off the driveway while it was still snowing and my head stayed warm. I checked the hat and it was pretty wet on the outside from falling snow yet the inside was dry as a bone. Bottom line, this hat keeps your head and ears warm. The other thing I like about it is that is comes in different sizes, not the one size fits all which doesn't always hold true. I bought the large and it fits perfect.

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Live in MN, tried LOTS of winter hats over the years, and this is the best one I've found so far. It is one of the VERY few that fits tight over the ears to keep out the wind, and does not ride up during activities. It's a little pricy, and I'm personally not too crazy about the "bullet head" look, but these are small trade-offs for a hat this good. I'd also suggest ordering one size down from the one you'd expect to wear.

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I love this hat! I've worn it hiking, walking, snowshoeing, and just for casual wear. It provides great protection against wind. My only con is that it can sometimes be too hot.

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I bought this after having a tough time finding a hat that fit properly over my ears for running. This hat has been a dream. I can wear sunglasses with it and fit my ear buds under it. It also breaks the wind (insert joke) really well. Highly recommended for cold running and hiking. It does run a little large. I usually wear large and took a medium in this hat.

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I LOVE THIS HAT.

I own now the NEWEST STYLE, with the AirShield Elite material. MUCH better than the older style which made me sweat because it was so hot when exercising or going hard on the trail, even when super cold and blustery outdoors. Still a fantastic hat, but the new material is a lifesaver. My head hasn't gotten cold (expected from last version,) and it breathes incredibly well. I went on a ski trip recently and wore this the entire time, even in the lodge. My girlfriend had to ask me if my head was still cold because i forgot it was still attached to my head!

The hat feels great on the head, the older version was just a TAD itchy at times. This one doesn't have that quality. It also feels just a smidge too bit, but nothing a super duper hot wash/dry inside out won't fix. (a few in my case. Since they stopped making the Small size, I had to opt for the Medium.)
It still does inhibit your hearing a bit, but the benefit is worth it on the slopes and on the trail depending on conditions. At least my whole head is warm and comfy. The price may seem steep, but once this hat is worn in the elements that it's designed to be worn in, price doesn't seem such a hard thing to swallow, and it becomes one of those priceless things like GoreTex hiking shoes. (Another thing I couldn't live without now that I own a pair.)

If you run cold, this is THE hat to take with you on your journey. This hat could also be great in the spring and fall because of the newfound breathability. Couldn't see that with the old version, honestly.

Bottom line: Warmest and most breathable hat normal people can afford. I'm sure there's some super-fabric out there, but my pocketbook wouldn't have that :)

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I have used this hat from everything from snow shoveling, skiing and wearing to a football game. My head has never been cold, this hat rocks. It is so good I bought myself another one in a different color.

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I've given my husband, who shaves his what little hair he has left on his head, two of these hats. He loves them because he hasn't found anything else that fits as well (he's an XL in hats) and really keeps his head warm in the winter.
Unfortunately he has managed to lose both of them so I'll probably get him another.
(The only downside is the cost -- especially if you're absent-minded.)

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Dome Perignon Hat:

This hat has never left me cold. I use it for skiing, hiking, camping, and running. I sleep with it on in may bag and it's comfortable and warm. The only problem is that it really makes it hard to hear so I don't wear it in social settings unless it's really cold. It is a little big so I would make sure you try it on for size before buying. Bottom line: it's one of my most trusted pieces of gear.