Bird Head Lue

Let’s get real. Despite what our mothers told us; you don’t really lose all of your body heat through your head. As it turns out, you only lose about 7-9% of your body heat that way (it’s about total surface area). Regardless, nobody likes to be cold. So, this stylish beanie is made from a Merino wool/acrylic blend with a fleece band on the inside that is both lightweight, packable, and perfect for out in town after a day of ice-climbing to keep your head warm. That said, it’s pretty thick and therefore very warm (way thicker than my RHO LTW Beanie). As such, in my opinion, this beanie is best suited for low output activities like hanging around camp, in the dining tent, or out in town. My thoughts about wearing it while you climb. First, while ice or alpine climbing, I highly recommend that you always wear a helmet. But the very nature of climbing assumes you are participating in a relatively high output activity. In my experience, you are going to quickly become way too hot and this beanie will more likely be overkill in these situations. I wear a Petzl Elios helmet with an adjustable ventilation system that easily adjusts to account for small/large heads and, you guessed it, beanies. But I did try out the combination when I first got the beanie and it was way too hot and I started sweating, which is not good in these conditions, so I ended up taking it off (not an easy undertaking on a multi-pitch ice route). Besides, because of the thickness, it barely fit under my helmet? So, whether on summit morning at Rainier in May or ice climbing outback in Ouray in February, I either pull up my Konseal integrated hood/balaclava and/or whatever Arcteryx mid-layer or down jacket hood that I’m wearing for the added warmth that I need at just that moment. This way, I can quickly dump any excess head by simply pulling these hoods on or off while continuing to climb (otherwise, you’ll have to stop the train by taking off your gloves so that you can unbuckle your helmet and take it off, making sure not to drop it, and then take off your beanie only to put back on your helmet, then your gloves, etc). You get my point so plan ahead!

This is the very first piece of Arc'Teryx gear I ever owned. It was the gateway to my obsession with Arc'teryx's fantastic quality gear. The hat is by far the warmest fleece beanie I've ever had. It has a super warm, thicker, soft fleece headband underneath a tightly knitted outer layer. I keep this hat in my hiking backpack just in case of bad weather. It is lightweight, stylish, and well made; however, it is just a bit too thick to fit underneath a helmet without a little struggle. For something that will fit underneath a helmet, I'd recommend a Procline beanie or a RHO LTW. It's the perfect gift for yourself or someone else.

By far the best colour combination was the green (shorepine) / cream combination, that was produced probably 10 years ago. Inside, the hat was lined with a cream woollen material which meant the hat still looked cool if you rolled the edges to expose your ears. In the time of reboots, reboot this classic design from back in the day.

Great Togue that fits perfectly. Not to warm but fends of any wind. Nice selection of colors. Build quality is as expected from Arc'teryx.

Bonnet chaud, peu encombrant et super confortable. Pratique.

It's okay; it looks good; it fits well. It's also thinner, less substantial, less warm, less durable and more wrinkly than the old ones. I still love Arcteryx. They're making a lot of stuff. Maybe they need to stay truer to their roots.

Husband asked for a “stylish” toque to wear so I got him this one and he loves it and it was exactly what he was looking for. He has a large head and it stretches and fits nicely on him. But it also holds its shape so I can wear it as well. Great product from an always trusted quality brand.

Have seen others wear this hat, and really looked forward to wearing it as a replacement for my other Solomon fleece lined hat. This hat is stylish and light. However as others have mentioned the inner lining of the hat is only half fleece lined and for us people light on hair at the crown this does pose a challenge as wind blows right through and leave the crown of the head cold. I wonder about this design choice, as I believe a fleece lined hat should be, well, fleece lined and warm! Disappointingly this hat has let me down, I was expecting so much more from such a pricey hat! Would love to hear customer services response to my comments.

Great looking design and is very warm. The only con is It does have a tendency to creep or ride up on the head over time so a person has to continue to adjust.

Excellent quality, proper weight and warmth. Good price point.

This hat will be great for anyone except hair-challenged folk. The never ending struggle to find a beanie that doesn't itch is real. The fleece portion of the interior feels really good and does not itch. The top portion, however, is not fleece lined and itches really bad. If you still have what your parents gave you and you like the design, it's a great hat.

attention, la couleur yukon n'est pas moutarde comme le montre l'image sur le site mais beaucoup plus marron.... pas vilain mais pas le produit demandé. Dommage

Amazing product all round , definitely will be looking at at more products sometime soon ,

Comfortable, snug fit. Warm. The thickness of the material is thinner than the model I purchased last year. Regardless, very pleased with the elasticity. Retains its’ shape. Soft material. It does not itch. Any sweat caused by prolonged activities evaporates through the material. Head stays dry. Fits well under ski, bike, and climbing helmets.

This hat keeps me warm on my daily 4 mile morning walk, has an inside liner that is very soft and comfortable. Snug fit and looks great on.

Great hat. Warm and comfy. No complaints whatsoever.

Ordered this toque just in time for colder weather. I love the feel and the quality of the material. Great colors. Folds small enough to fit into a jacket pocket. The inside band is super comfortable and warm. I could order this in many colours and give them as gifts !

I have worn this toque/beanie for several years during fall/winter. It's stylish, but a bit "loud" for every day casual wear. It has a warm fleece band inside to warm up the ears, but the length is just a tad short and leaves the ear lobes uncovered. It's nit-picky, but with some beanies, you can fold them back up to the desired length like an adjustable baseball cap. This toque is more like a fitted cap. It's one size, and if it is a bit small for you, it's not going to do much good.

Have many Arcteryx pieces and love them but this made me angry. If you are an average sized male, do not buy this hat. They are tiny and fit like half a football on your head. Yukon Gold colour looks okay on the website but more brown in reality. Arcteryx, this unisex stuff may be 'en vogue' but men don't have the same sized heads as women. Will never buy another hat from you until you acknowledge this fact.

Great looking beanie for anyone who's a dead bird lover. It also come with a great price. Keeps you warm with no irritating itch from the material. The inside is dressed with a nice fleeceliner in the bottom. Not so closely knitted that it makes you too warm

ich bin mit dem Produkt rund um zufrieden. Arc'teryx eben :-)

Beautiful breanie, fit is excellent , quality is very good , and quality material

Excellent hat, padded band keeps your ears warm and holds the hat in place, yet the thinner top piece breathes and means you head doesn't overheat. Perfect fit, had it a good while now and it hasn't lost shape. Also folds down extremely small so fits in a pocket.

Have this toque in the colour pilot/smoke. Bought last year. kept my head warn all winter and love the large bird design on it.

Exactly what you want and need from a beanie, warm, fits well and looks decent. No dodgy bumps where it doesn’t fit right like many beanies.