Warm Beanie hat?

[Aristotle]

I have an acrylic + Thinsulate 'beanie' hat that i bought for £5 from an outdoor clothing fair in a village hall near Barnard Castle or Kirby Stephen in the mid '90s. The insulation feels quite substantial and there is knitted acrylic inside and out. The 'overlap' of 'brim' material is quite generous.

It is the best such hat that I've had.

Unfortunately, last winter the insulation had begun disintegrating so there are cold spots and. It's also a bit mis-shapen so it's time to replace it.

More recent hats that I've been given have been much lighter, with "40g Thinsulate" labels. The old hat is noticeably warmer and more wind-proof than any of them when climbing a mountain or standing around.

Any suggestions for a good, simple replacement?

Thanks.

 

[EdS]

Chocolatefish merino possum beanies - several styles

 

[Clouston98]

I have a Harilka 100% wool hat that has a polyester sweat band to reduce itch.

Was £20 and brilliant quality, Harilka are a sweedish hunting garment company so what more could you want!

Hope this helps !

 

[copper_head]

As Eds says the Possum beanies are great, I have the Ray Mears one. I do find it a bit too hot for hiking in unless its very cold but its very light, warm and soft. It's great to sleep in.

A recently got a 100% Wool watch cap, its also very good

 

[Dave-the-rave]

I've got two of these from the buchcraft store....http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/black-wool-watch-cap---genuine-us-navy-issue-1235-p.asp

They're not thinsulate lined but they're the best wool Beanies I've had. They're not actually Government issue though. It would appear the company is called ''Genuine Government issue''. They are a very good basic wool Beanie though.

Just found a Goretex lined wool Beanie on ebay...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G-I-GORE-TEX-WATCH-CAP-NEW-GOVT-ISSUE-100-WOOL-GORE-TEX-MEMBRANE-/200670868135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb8ea72a7

They're in the States but if ya search around you might find it in the UK.

Sealskinz do a Goretex lined one as well.

 

[copper_head]

Sealskinz do a Goretex lined one as well.

I bought the Sealskinz lined hat, its awful!

Not that it doesn't work its just that it sounds and feels like your wearing a plastic bag on your head.

 

[mountainm]

I got a cheap thinsulate hat from Aldi and it's brilliant.

 

[copper_head]

I got a cheap thinsulate hat from Aldi and it's brilliant.

Yup got a few of those too (guess I have a hat fetish ). The acrylic 'Jeep Caps' are good and I like the little peak for keeping rain/snow out of the eyes, think I paid £3 for mine.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

I bought the Sealskinz lined hat, its awful!

Not that it doesn't work its just that it sounds and feels like your wearing a plastic bag on your head.

This might be cheaper then..

 

[MikeLA]

I bought the Sealskinz lined hat, its awful!

Not that it doesn't work its just that it sounds and feels like your wearing a plastic bag on your head.

Just found a Goretex lined wool Beanie on ebay...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G-I-GORE-T...item2eb8ea72a7

Same goes with this one

 

[MikeLA]

I have an acrylic + Thinsulate 'beanie' hat that i bought for £5 from an outdoor clothing fair in a village hall near Barnard Castle or Kirby Stephen in the mid '90s. The insulation feels quite substantial and there is knitted acrylic inside and out. The 'overlap' of 'brim' material is quite generous.

It is the best such hat that I've had.

Unfortunately, last winter the insulation had begun disintegrating so there are cold spots and. It's also a bit mis-shapen so it's time to replace it.

More recent hats that I've been given have been much lighter, with "40g Thinsulate" labels. The old hat is noticeably warmer and more wind-proof than any of them when climbing a mountain or standing around.

Any suggestions for a good, simple replacement?

Sounds like you hunt for the same one then

 

[rik_uk3]

Peacocks, Poundstretcher and B&M all sell these hats for a fiver or so.

 

[tiger stacker]

Barts do a colourful range, most surplus stores sell thinsulate beanies, or jeep caps if you wish a peak!

NY beanie is still going strong after twenty years. It does get swapped with a white one for dark mornings.

 

[carabao]

I bought the Sealskinz lined hat, its awful!

Not that it doesn't work its just that it sounds and feels like your wearing a plastic bag on your head.

Awful things, exactly crisp packet on your head, and droops when wet, gave mine to the local old boy that hangs around seven dials

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/neoprene-beannie.html

Lomo wetsuits do a cozy neoprene one.

 

[Nice65]

+1 for the Ray Mears Merino Possum, they're very soft and warm. But, as mentioned, a bit too warm for serious exertion. Lovely for sitting around or snoozing in though.

I've only had mine a few weeks so maybe when the weather gets colder it'll come into it's own.

 

[sandbender]

"...+1 for the Ray Mears Merino Possum, they're very soft and warm..."

Another vote for these, just bought another two for my kids.

 

[northumbrian]

ive just ordered a ussen baltic hat from here - http://www.heinnie.com/Baltic-Hat/p-0-0-9307/ so i'll let you know in a few days if its any good !

cheers andrew.

 

[woof]

I have an acrylic + Thinsulate 'beanie' hat that i bought for £5 from an outdoor clothing fair in a village hall near Barnard Castle or Kirby Stephen in the mid '90s. The insulation feels quite substantial and there is knitted acrylic inside and out. The 'overlap' of 'brim' material is quite generous.

It is the best such hat that I've had.

Unfortunately, last winter the insulation had begun disintegrating so there are cold spots and. It's also a bit mis-shapen so it's time to replace it.

More recent hats that I've been given have been much lighter, with "40g Thinsulate" labels. The old hat is noticeably warmer and more wind-proof than any of them when climbing a mountain or standing around.

Any suggestions for a good, simple replacement?

Thanks.

I had the same thing, been using one since the 90's, but i've found the ones aldi have in to be a very good replacement.

Rob

 

[dwardo]

Keeping and eye on this thread. Having tried all the thinsulate jobbies and a lot of the even cheaper ones I find they all itch like no-ones business.
Would just like a thin`ish merino one rather than the thicker Uncle ray one.