Outdoor Research  Vigor Plus Balaclava

This ski face cover stands out as one of the finest I've ever owned. Its unique design incorporates varying materials across different facial areas, facilitating breathability and comfort. The section that covers the mouth is noticeably thinner, which not only promotes easier breathing but also enables it to be conveniently tucked under goggles without causing fogging issues. The head area is remarkably comfortable, effectively keeping sweat off my face. It fits perfectly under a helmet and has an appealing aesthetic. I wholeheartedly endorse this product and recommend it to everyone.

I have a big head and have a hard time finding a balaclava that fits. This one in L/XL is a perfect fit for me. It's very stretchy but doesn't leave gaps. I used it resort skiing last night in -13°F windchill and it worked great. It's definitely not wind proof, I could feel the cold, but it's enough to stay warm. It is breathable, so I'm sure that will help in warmer conditions. The hinge is a great feature as well. I can pull it below my nose riding the lift to prevent fogging my goggles, then push it up when starting my run. I'm definitely going to get another for a spare.

My favorite Balaclava from OR for Resort Ski & Snowboarding! Very comfortable with a functional pattern lining. Breathes well even when paired with a helmet. Despite that I run warm and would even go in-bounds hiking, it wouldn't get saturated from sweat. Only draw back I can find, is that I originally wore the L/XL and after about two hours the face cover would begin to fall and droop. My head is XL and this would still happen. So I bought the S/M size as well. That problem disappeared and it can still squeeze over my XL head.

I typically don't like balaclava's as they feel restrictive and always seemed unable to adapt to changing environments comfortably. This one is very different - the face cover pulls down comfortably and doesn't cause any other points to bind and it also stays over the face without being too tight. Excellent material choices and placement as well. Overall a great piece of cold weather gear.

I really like the cut and fit of this balaclava and I use it for skiing especially since some sort of mask is required on lifts now but the fabric over the mouth and nose area freezes incredibly easy making it somewhat of a mess to manage.

My kids and I fight over this during ski season. I keeps you nice and warm and is breathable. I have no issues with goggles fogging up. I really appreciate that this doesn't keep too much moisture after wearing it for a period of time.

Fits under an ach and is very warm, mask is able to be pulled down. Used in -30 and was good while active during still times had to throw a beenie and an extra neck gator on but was tosty

The grid fleece in this is so comfortable! I wore it on a crazy windy day and it blocked the wind well bit breathes well and doesn't get too wet from breath

Love this balaclava. It's warm, but not too thick to fit under a ski helmet. The face mask sites comfortably under my chin when not wearing over my face.

Ninja style! Will be good for warmer conditions on the slopes in the spring. Now with the colder temps require layer system with a touque.