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Black Rock Gear The Original
|20 g
|24 g
|27 g
|31 g
|Head Size
|19-20 in
|20-22 in
|22.5-24 g
|24+ in
950 loft Goose Down
10d Fabric
Gutterman Polyester Thread
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The Black Rock Gear Original is a simple, functional,…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Trailspace 2016 Top Reviewer)
The Black Rock Gear Original is a simple, functional, quality down beanie, deserving a place on everyone's head. It gets my highest honors by being a part of my ultralight equipment for multiple thru-hikes/section-hikes this year.
- Less than 1 oz
- Warm into the 30's
- Pairs perfectly with a quilt and Buff for a warm night's sleep
- Made in the USA by a small cottage company
- High quality materials
- No hard quills (to poke your head) and sheds almost nothing
- High price-point (but worth every bit)
When I first received my Trailspace 2016 Top Reviewer beanie, I marveled at what a nice garment it is but also wondered when I would first have a chance to use it (being that I live in Florida). Turns out, I have worn it over 40 nights this past year and now can't imagine life on the trail without it.
I completed 270 miles of the AT this summer and fall, where overnight temps dropped into the 30's a couple nights. But primarily, it was a mainstay of my equipment list for a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail (roughly 500 miles), July-August. I wore it just about every night and sometimes during the day. The hardest thing each morning was having to take it off my head and revert to my sun visor.
Likewise, putting it on at the end of a long, hard day was a little piece of heaven. It's always cold above 12,000', even in July! Also, because I use a quilt (vs hooded mummy bag), a warm hat or hood is a necessity.
(A HIGHlight of the trip, happy to show off my Trailspace pride)
As other reviewers have stated, it's easy to forget that you are wearing the beanie. There are a number of reasons it is so comfortable. First, the stretchy, polyester microfiber band on the inside really gives it a warm, fuzzy, and personalized feeling against the forehead.
Secondly, it is so incredibly light that it seems to just hover over your head and not actually sit on top. In a size medium, mine does not feel constrictive, nor does it move around or slide off easily. It also provides full coverage over my ears. I have not noticed any cold spots, as a result. The company offers four sizes, so finding the perfect fit should be easy.
I think it also breathes very well, while still retaining warmth and wind-resistance. I have never noticed my head sweating, even while hiking in it. And because I use an umbrella in inclement weather, I even feel comfortable wearing it when it's raining.
(A 5:30 a.m. start from the yurt saw us hiking through early-morning frost on this 13,000' plateau in the San Juans—one of those mornings I just couldn't bear to take the beanie off.)
I think my generation of beanie has 900fp down, but the company website states that it is now using 950fp down. Either way, it is high quality. I have never felt a quill poking through—it's stuffed with only the softest/thinnest of down fibers. Occasionally, these tiny down 'hairs' find their way out the seams but overall, down leakage is almost nothing compared to other down products that I own. The stitching of the baffles is good and the 10d taffeta super silky and soft. Loft is close to ¾ of an inch.
(Taking in a Colorado sunset from a yurt, while ALSO enjoying a warm head, it just doesn't get much better.)
This beanie is so light and so compressible, there are not many reasons even an ultra -light backpacker like myself can come up with to leave it at home. In fact, it's so small, you may be hard-pressed not to lose it. I keep mine safely inside the zippered pocket of my puffy when it's not being worn.
(Settling in for the night in my cozy 1 person tent, all bundled up for a cold end to the day)
In terms of versatility, this beanie may be a better option than having a hooded down puffy, dropping some weight and allowing more combinations. For instance, most of the time some sort of head insulation is needed with a quilt, but rarely is it too cold that you would also want to wear a jacket under the quilt. This beanie may not have full coverage (such as hoods produced by Zpacks and Enlightened Equipment), but when paired with a buff (neck warmer), it is sufficient. It is also more capable of a looking stylish for a night on the town, keeping warm in driving rain or snow, or just hanging around camp. You don't feel restricted in turning your neck as you might when wearing a jacket hood or purpose-made quilt hood.
Like most down garments, this beanie is not designed for activities like caving or mud-wrestling. But for normal outdoor and casual use, this beanie should last years. Also, I did NOT follow the hand-wash only care instructions but instead put it in the washing machine on delicate cycle, and it came out just fine.
(Exploring an old miner's cabin is an added bonus in the Colorado Rockies. An hour earlier we were huddled inside, escaping an afternoon hailstorm.)
In summary, I thank Black Rock Gear and Trailspace for the opportunity to get to know this wonderful piece of gear. I look forward to many more warm, comfortable nights wearing it during my upcoming thru-hike in New Zealand.
I love my BR!
1 year ago
The hat looks a little goofy but it's warm. I use one with my down quilt.
1 year ago
Nice Zpacks tent
1 year ago
Nice review, Lah. I'm impressed that you've already worn it for 40 nights.
1 year ago
Thanks for basically writing everything I would have written. It's a great piece of gear and my wife and I fight over it. For the price it's difficult to convince someone that it's a good investment, but really, it is!
1 year ago
The Black Rock Hat is a 900-fill Goose Down Beanie…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
The Black Rock Hat is a 900-fill Goose Down Beanie that became my new best friend during the Winter of 2014. Though price is a consideration, I have found it to be worth every penny.
- American made
- 900 fill goose down
- 0.9 ounces
- Full coverage, including lower ears
- Comfortable fit, even with glasses
- Warm
- Price
- "Friend" makes fun of the shape
When I told my wife I was buying a down beanie with my Christmas money, she said, "That's nice dear." When the bank statement arrived, she freaked a bit. I'll admit $65 for a hat is a hit to the wallet. But this review will show why I think it was worth every penny.
First, Black Rock Gear is a cottage industry manufacturer. It's made entirely by a guy named "Evan" living in Seattle, Washington. There is no Chinese sweatshop involved. No 10-year-old child in Malaysia earns 25 cents a week to make this. It's an American made product, and when you order it, you talk to the guy who makes it.
Second, the quality of this hat is outstanding. 900-fill Goose down is baffled in 15d Ultralight Ripstop fabric. Stitching is even, and there are no loose threads. Inside the hat is a band of Dryline (Elastic Stretch Polyester) material to wick moisture when you start to sweat. The band is soft and comfortable across the forehead and ears.
Third, the fit is perfect. One of my beefs with beanies is they leave the bottom of my ears exposed to the cold. The Black Rock Hat covers my ears completely.
Fourth, I can wear it comfortably with glasses. Glasses wearers can tell you that one of the worst things about winter hats is the pressure they put on your ears where your glasses sit. In the short term, it is not a big deal, but when you wear a beanie for hours, the pressure points begin to get sore. Options are usually adjust your glasses to an odd placement on your face or even put your ear pieces on the outside of the beanie (a precarious way to wear them). The Black Rock Hat is loose enough on my head that I can wear my glasses all day long without any discomfort.
Fifth, it is warm. Officially, this hat is rated 20°F-50°F, but I have worn it comfortably into the teens. Because the fit is a bit looser than most beanies, I can combine it with my Ibex Zepher Skull Cap and take it down into the subzero temperatures that have been common this season. All this warmth is wrapped up in only 0.9oz of weight.
Out in a 10°F February blizzard.
When I mentioned this hat in the forums a couple months ago, the first comment was a down beanie is worthless when it is wet. I have worn this hat in several heavy snow storms this winter without any dampness occurring. In rainy conditions, the hood on my rain jacket has dealt with this issue—just as it would with my old fleece beanie.
Heavy snowfall in this promotional picture
done for work. My head is warm and dry.
Summary: This hat is so light and packable, I can stuff it in a pocket and forget it is there. At 0.9oz it is an obvious choice to put in the Ultralight backpack. I have no doubt it will last me every bit as long as my mass produced hat from the store. When you actually know the name of the person who made it, you know you are promoting an American entrepreneur who works hard to make his customers happy. I highly recommend you spend the money on this hat.
Alicia, the price is listed wrong here. It's $65 with free shipping.
5 years ago
Would you happen to know if Evan makes these in sizes, if one should send him a specific circumference? Winter is a bust here in southern, AZ, however, so even if he does, I'll have to wait 'til next year. Heck of a nice beanie though. Wife was pissed, huh? They just don't understand what it takes to love the outdoors like we do. Don't they know, yet, that we need to rush out and spend our every penny on the latest and the greatest? Love the idea that it was made in USA! What a concept! Stuffed with American or Canadian Geese feather, G00SE? I'm DOWN with this beanie! Good review, G00SE!!
5 years ago
I would love to see more colors offered. I like color! I may put this hat on my wish list for next winter.
5 years ago
Hat with down, so obvious but didn't cross my mind. Great review G00SE and love the homegrown Seattle-based product. I'm guessing same cleaning and revitalization as a down bag (either Nikwax or Gear Aid cleaner and then down proof)?
5 years ago
I liked the comment on fit with glasses. Sold!
5 years ago
Carrie-color options on the site. Dave-he makes these at home. I'm sure you can email him and arrange something.
5 years ago
That's good news, G00SE! It is indeed one of the most attractive beanies I've seen, too!
5 years ago
Thanks for the review, Goose, and also the note about price. We'll contact Black Rock to update their listing.
5 years ago
Good review Goose! Have you had a chance to really put some sweat into it on the move...or do you mostly use it in camp?
5 years ago
Joseph, I wore it snowshoeing last week. Although it was warm enough to unzip my windjacket and to strip a layer, I was never uncomfortable with the hat. I only took it off to snap pics of the Ibex Zepher Skull Cap that TS gave me as January Reviewer of the Month.
5 years ago
Great review, Goose!
5 years ago
Thanks, Ashleigh!
5 years ago
I tried this hat in 20 degree weather and my head froze. Don't believe these reviews. They are baloney!
4 years ago
Well, Denis, given that I just came off the trail yesterday and wore this hat in the low 20's with a windchill in the teens, I will have to respectfully disagree with you.
4 years ago
It is -20 below in Colorado. Try it here. I USE a Mad-Bomber. You see all Mad-Bomber style hats in Alaska when it is -40 below. No down beanies! You will freeze!
4 years ago
4 years ago
Just got one and brought it out running last night. Loved it so far, and I know what you mean that it has to ride low.
2 years ago
Impossibly light and compressible. Good wind resistance…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Trailspace Top Reviewer of 2016 prize)
Impossibly light and compressible. Good wind resistance and warmth.
- Compressible
- Made locally (to me)
- Light
- Breathes well
- Bonus vinyl decal for the chair lift pole
- All the common failings of down.
Hate how beanies make your head itch and tie your hair in knots? This may be your new favorite hat.
I received this beanie as a Trailspace prize. I like hats and already have a ton, but this one is definitely unique. I know of no other down beanie on the market.
Testing conditions:
I wore mine on Mount Rainier on a day ski to Camp Muir in mid May. It is almost never windless here and this day it was 24-ish degrees (F) and the wind was unpleasant to be in. Ungloved hands got cold rather quickly while eating lunch.
I put the hat on when we stopped to rest and eat lunch. I truly forgot I was wearing it it was so comfy and warm.
This day I wore a base layer, mid-weight gloves, an insulating mid layer, and a wpb shell with this hat.
It is a quilted down hat with a stretchy sweatband. It is so basic, but so effective.
This is made by a guy in Seattle, which is close to me. I prefer U.S. sweatshops to foreign ones.
You'd need a better scale than mine to make it register. A postal scale maybe? It is as close to weightless as you can get. They claim it is under an ounce and I believe it.
I wore it in 24 degree temps and 10-15mph winds at 10,000 feet and it was great. No drafts.
Compressability (is that a word?)
If you try you can get it to ping-pong ball size.
I wore it skiing down the mountain and it eventually became too warm, but never too sweaty.
Who needs this?
People who hate itchy beanies and want the most warmth for the least space and weight. Once you own it there is really no excuse not to bring it; it weighs nothing and takes up almost zero space. Squish it in a sandwich bag, compress it, and toss it in.
Glad to hear it worked out for you so far, Jeff. Enjoy!
2 years ago
That's a sharp looking hat!
2 years ago
This is on my short list of gear I need to get! Nice review, Jeff!
2 years ago
Great review! I wear mine all the time...but to less amazing places. Looks like a beautiful day on Mount Rainier!!
2 years ago
Mine weighs in at 0.7 oz on my food scale. I have it on my short list to take on my Colorado Trail thru-hike this summer (mind you, I am trying to keep my base-weight under 10 lbs so not a lot makes the cut). My friend asked why I was taking it when my down jacket already has a hood, and my reply "why wouldn't I take it?" Practically speaking, you need some sort of beanie/hood when using a quilt (as opposed to mummy bag). And most of the time, you don't also want to wear a full jacket just to have head coverage. This is a wonderful, simple, but quality product. I will submit my review once I have some nice pictures of it on the CT. Thanks for the review Jeff!
2 years ago
I've considered getting a Black Rock beanie for a while now, but I've got one by Underground Quilts which does me just fine. I'll still probably pick up a BR anyway as an additional option.
2 years ago
The comfort, weight, and warmth have me grabbing this…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Trailspace Top 25 Reviewer of 2016 prize)
The comfort, weight, and warmth have me grabbing this hat before any of my others. I'm starting to miss my old head covers; I don't see them much any more.
- Super light
- Super comfortable
Don't let the price tag deter you. It has become my go-to hat for all sorts of outings.
Because this is a cottage company out of Seattle, you will pay a few extra bucks to keep things made in America. That said, I use my down hat so much that I've gotten the price tag's worth of use out of it and then some. I can't say that for all of my gear.
The hat is so incredibly light, you don't remember you have it on. It stuffs into any spare crevice you find in your wardrobe. The down is advertised at 950 fill. That's a pretty high volume-to-mass ratio and must explain why the hat is so lightweight. The website says 27 grams. Just to give you an idea, that equals just under 1 oz.
The hat is rated to around 30°F and it does its job quite well under the advertised condition limits.
In non-wet conditions, the breathability is top-notch.
Even in wet weather, the hat still keeps you warm. I know that there is truth to the fact that down loses much of its insulating value when wet but I must say, my Black Rock hat has been pretty wet on some outings and it has still kept me warm. In the pic, I am under a frozen waterfall.
The ceiling was dripping the whole time and the mist was spraying. After I exited the innards of the falls, I still had a 2-mile hike back to camp. The hat was wet but my head still remained warm. As with any sort of exercise, your head produces a good amount of heat. That extra head heat seems to burn off the moisture at an accelerated rate.
(note: the company now offers new water-resistant models)
While climbing, the hat fits well under a helmet for a bit of added comfort and warmth in the winter. Hoods and headlamps fit over it just the same.
The first time I put the hat on and looked into the mirror, I thought it looked like it had a bit too much volume. Some of my friends said, "What kind of hat is that?" If you think about it, it's like a puffer for your head. The hat is so dang comfortable that I didn't mind what it looked like. Turns out, it has become somewhat of a fashion statement among my haute couture friends. They all think that it's the next big thing. I don't know, nor do I really care; I'm going to keep rocking it for its utilitarian function.
I've only had a couple of puffs of down leak out at the seams. This is after months of prolonged use.
There is an elastic headband sewn into the interior. It is really soft and comfortable.
I really like to pull the hat down over my eyes when I go to bed, that way, things are dark and warm.
As far as conditions go. I've used the hat just about every day during the last six months of winter—evening walks, scout campouts, climbing, hockey, in the snow, sleet, rain, paired with a hood in sub-zero temps, to sleep, etc.
I'm not sure what else to say about it. After all, it's just a down hat. With that said, I add my testimony that it's a great piece of gear. I would recommend one to anyone who enjoys cold weather recreation.
Thanks for the review, Jesse!
10 months ago
It is a great hat even though it is a little pricey
10 months ago
At 3/4 of an ounce and ridiculously warm, how can…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Trailspace 2016 Top Reviewer)
At 3/4 of an ounce and ridiculously warm, how can you go wrong?
- Super dooper light
- Goose down warmth
- Large enough to cover your eyes
I was lucky enough to get my Black Rock Gear The Original hat as part of the package of goodies I received from being one of the Top Reviewers of 2016 from the good people at Trailspace.com. I knew instantly this flyweight 3/4 ounce genuine goose down hat would have a permanent place in my backpack.
It wasn't until my recent Tahoe to Yosemite through hike that I got to try this baby out. For 16 straight days the minute we would hit our next camp my Tilley hat would come off and the Original would be put on. I wore it in camp and also kept it on all night. Because I use a Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed and a pillow my head is exposed during sleep, the Original took care of keeping my noggin warm all night.
As you can see in this photo, if it's too bright out to sleep I would just pull the hat down over my eyes, problem solved.
Thanks so much to Trailspace for providing me with this great hat, it belongs in every hiker's pack.
Sizes: Small, medium, large
Colors: Black, Cobalt Blue, White, Green, Black Siliconized
Price: $70
Glad to hear it's keeping the noggin warm, Steve!
1 year ago
The best of the best. Handmade with care in the USA…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
The best of the best. Handmade with care in the USA by a small business. Excellent customer service. Crazy warm and soft. Does not squeeze your head.
- Excellent construction
- Super warm
- Comfortable
- None!
If you are serious about keeping warm and comfortable and are sick of hats not doing their job, this is the product for you.
First, it is made right here in the USA by a very small company. You are supporting a small business and supporting someone who believes in his product and will give you great customer service.
The fit is generous and the hat comes in a few different sizes, depending on head circumference. I have a pretty big head, and hats are always just fitting. Not so with this hat. It slid right on with no squeezing of my ears or head and no pain from wearing it for a long while. Pure comfort.
The hat itself is so light, feather light and so soft. As soon as I slipped it on I felt the difference in temperature. My head warmed up immediately.
It works beautifully on its own or over another hat. It folds down to almost nothing. After years of getting sicker and sicker of the cold, I can say that this hat is worth every penny.
I highly recommend this product.
Welcome to Trailspace, Anajman. I completely agree with your review. I love my Black Rock.
4 years ago
This is simply the warmest, most comfortable, most…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
This is simply the warmest, most comfortable, most durable, lightest beanie available at any price. I now own two of them, and I will buy another if my older one ever dies.
- Warm
- Light
- Durable
- Quality
- Good fit
I bought my first original Black Rock hat two years ago. I have worn it on several extended backpack trips to high elevation cold, and it has always kept me warm.
It is, of course, 900+ fill goose down, and that's not just a sales gimmick. It is sewn with quilts, or baffles, to keep the down in place, but you notice no cold seams due to the stitching. The liner is just the right size in just the right place to keep any sweat away from the down, and it also acts like a collar to keep the hat in place, in winds or in the sleeping bag.
This past December I thought I had lost my original hat, and waited for Evan to get back into production on the hats. The day he announced that he had inventory, I ordered a HadronS, which is the exact same hat but with a lighter, more water resistant outer shell and slightly heavier fill.
Since this is a review for the "Original" hat, I will just say that the original is equal to the more expensive Hadron in nearly every way. I have since found my original (now over 2 years old and going strong.) So, I wear it as my "daily driver" and it gets worn nearly every day in my woodshop in the winter, but it takes the wear and tear of daily work and shows no sign of wear...only surface sawdust.
It is a product made by hand, in the U.S.A in a private cabin industry owned by an individual who cares about his customers.
This is a great product, and a great company. I recommend it highly.
I was highly skeptical of the idea of a down hat when…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Black Rock founder Evan happened to leave one in my car.)
I was highly skeptical of the idea of a down hat when I heard of Black Rock Gear. I figured when I was climbing hard and sweating I'd be putting my hat on at belays or whatever and it would wet out and turn into mush on my noggin. Light is right is great, so why not use Primaloft?
Then Evan happened to leave one in my car after a climbing trip and I started wearing it around a bit.
At first I treated it all nice and gentle and tried to keep it dry. Then I forgot about it in my pocket, wore it in the snow, and just forgot about it being light and down filled. Now it's generally the only hat I bring (except for a thin helmet liner when working hard).
This thing is awesome, super warm for the weight, super compressible, and I haven't really had any of the moisture issues I worried about. I've had mine up Mt. Rainier, backcountry ski tours, ice climbing, and just for generally camping or wearing around town on cold days.
I'm not giving it back (so in full disclosure, I didn't pay for my hat)! It's worth the price though. I'm totally sold.
This place is great. Very unique high quality items…
Source: bought it new
This place is great. Very unique high quality items you will not find anywhere else.
- Made in USA
- High quality products
- Stands behind his products
- Nothing
Had one of their down hats for a few years, and it is by far the warmest hat I've owned. I ripped it two years ago (my own fault), and the owner of the shop was nice enough to repair it for me free of charge. Really stands behind his products.
I also have cold hands during winter, and so I got the Foldback Mitts. No more cold hands! And it's a great design.
Welcome to Traiilspace, Jon! Thanks for the review. Do you have any pictures of your hat could show others in your review? I also hope you'll consider reviewing your Foldback Mitts. Thanks!
1 year ago
I do not understand the above post at all, that originally rated…
Price Paid: $59
I do not understand the above post at all, that originally rated it low.
This is an awesome hat and keeps my bald head warm down in the single digits. Warmest hat I own. Very compact and lightweight. Has ample amounts of loft in my opinion.
This hat is made well, but almost no loft. This hat…
Fabric: ripstop
Fill: down
Price Paid: $60
This hat is made well, but almost no loft. This hat is not warm in any temp under 35 degrees. I wish it were.
Update: October 18, 2010
I wrote a review on this hat earlier and would like to clarify why I hadn't given it a four and a half or five.
It's put together like a five star product, workmanship is the best. But I'd like to make plain why the hat may not be keeping me warm. I mostly have tried using it at the shooting range last winter. We shoot for a minimum of three hours no matter what the temperature. Just standing around and practicing shooting targets is all the activity we are getting out there.
So perhaps the reason I thought it would not keep me warm is the way I am using it, AND the fact that I NEVER really get warm out there in some of the cold weather, wind and all. That said, I shouldn't blame the hat, rather, my cold weather layering in general.
One of my close friends turned me onto this hat so I bought one, and he uses his backpacking down into the single digits. So, perhaps I was over critical given the circumstances. I will be using it backpacking this winter, and I would buy the hat again.
Sorry for the confusion, but fair is fair.
I had heard rumors that there was a down hat available…
Price Paid: 50$
I had heard rumors that there was a down hat available somewhere and with a little research found Black Rock's down hats. I rock and ice climb about 200 days out of the year and was looking for hat that I could count on to keep me warm in the process.
I have fallen in love with this hat and take it with me everywhere. It is lighter, warmer, and more water resistant than ANYTHING else on the market. It is designed super well with a bit of stretch, it breaths better than you would think, and it doesn't seem to get wet even in the rain????
Bravo, Black Rock!
This hat is an integral part of my hiking/camping…
Price Paid: $49
This hat is an integral part of my hiking/camping gear collection now.
I used it this past weekend in the Grandfather Mtn District area (N.C.). Hard to believe a quality hat can make that much difference. 28° temps with an unknown wind-chill factor really put it to the test.
I'm really impressed. Evan at Black Rock really knows what he's doing. Kudos!
This hat is SWEEET! I wore this hat on a recent trip…
This hat is SWEEET! I wore this hat on a recent trip to the Inca Trail in Peru. It didn't get extremely cold but it was great having this hat to sleep in at night. Everyone that saw it was extremely impressed and was like "wow, is that a down hat?" Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever seen a down hat either. If so, it obviously wasn't of this quality.
With just the right amount of 900 power fill the hat is extremely light and packs down to nothing. On the trail or camp it is great. Wearing it around town you could easily stuff it into a front jean pocket and never know it was there. I'm looking forward to using it again on a winter trip on the Appalachian Trail.
Around town or on the trail this hat keeps you toasty. The quality is amazing! You can definitely tell it is handmade by someone that cares about their product. Not to mention dealing with Evan is great!
Thanks, Evan!
This hat has rafted the Grand Canyon, worked two-week…
Fabric: Momentum 90
Fill: 800
Price Paid: $50
This hat has rafted the Grand Canyon, worked two-week shifts at wilderness therapy, gone to Indian Creek to climb and the Brewery right after. It's been snowed on, rained on, sat on (I've actually lost it in my pocket a few times, ends of getting so compressed that you can't even feel it) and worn to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
It gets wet like any hat when it's dumped on, but while that's a concern because of the down, the warmth from your head dries it out faster than any other hat I've worn. It's super light and compressible and the Dryline headband liner keeps it stuck right on your head.
Helmets might compress it a bit, and after being stuffed in a pocket it takes a minute to get its loft back. I mostly noticed that up on the very top where all the stitches come together, while the bottom two bands of down rarely got over compressed.
People recognize the hat for exactly what it is all the time. "Is that a down hat?" Why yes it is. No visor or ear flap models yet, but it's a solid hat for every adventure.
The PCT, the Grand Canyon, El Capitan; day trips, touring, expeditions; Mom, partner, kid.
The only hat I carry around now! I got the hat as…
Fabric: Ripstop
Fill: 800 fill down
Source: received it as a personal gift
Price Paid: Gift
The only hat I carry around now! I got the hat as a gift and I was originally skeptical of how well it would work (I mean come on, it's only a hat).
I have taken it out climbing this winter several times, and it definitely gets the job done. I was amazed that I could either wear a fleece jacket on a route (restricting movement), or just wear the hat.
The hat compacts to almost nothing, so I can stuff it in my pocket and take it on multipitch routes to stay warm at belays. Since the hat is down, it expands once you put your helmet on keeping you nice and toasty ice climbing.
I can't wait to use it this spring on longer fast/light routes.
Not a very good hat. Not as warm or as comfortable…
Not a very good hat.
- Packs small
- Lightweight
- Useless when sweating and takes forever to dry
- Price
- Not comfortable, hard to hear through
- Not breathable
Not as warm or as comfortable as a good wool beanie. This hat doesn't breathe well so it gets sweated up easy and is worthless.
I love down, but not for hats. Look at merino/possum blend hats for something 10x as good as this down hat.
I wore this down hat in Colorado in sub-zero weather…
Source: bought it new
I wore this down hat in Colorado in sub-zero weather and my head FROZE. My little fleece hat is warmer. If you want a warm hat for really cold weather get the Mad-Bomber hat with leather and fur. You do not see ANYBODY in Alaska wearing these things for good reason!
- Lightweight
- Cold
- No good for really cold weather!
I definitely don't recommend this hat for really cold weather. It is a joke for what it costs. There is not nearly enough down in this thing and the people that are giving it a positive review must live in Southern California. Get a Mad-Bomber hat.
This is an honest review from somebody that actually tried to use this thing.
Dennis, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. However, BlackRock in no way endorses using this hat in sub-0 temps. It's Comfort Rating is 30F. I can take it into the teens when I'm active. I can sit around camp in the low 20's and be comfortable as well. I don't live in So. Cal., and I have used this hat in the Colorado Rockies as well as in the Polar Vortex that gripped the midwest last year (Where we had a week that never went above 13F).
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I own and love this hat, but I would never attempt to use it as the sole thing covering my head in sub-zero weather. That's crazy. The sweet spot for this hat is around 15F - 40F. It's also highly wind resistant and somewhat water resistant. Good for freezing rain too. Made it through several very nasty NYC winters in this thing.
I have been in subzero temps (like -10F) with this hat on. In those temps I generally am wearing my Feathered Friends jacket with a big down hood, and I supplement this hat with the down hood. Zero issues with that setup, and my head is snug as a bug.
Different temps require different gear.
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Evanescence will return to North America this summer for a cross-country tour. Joining the band, violinist Lindsey Stirling will be co-headlining their Amphitheater tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off July 6 in Kansas City, MO at the Starlight Theatre and will make stops in 31 North American cities. The trek will wrap September 8 in Ridgefield, WA at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater.
"We're very excited to announce our Summer North American 2018 tour with @LindseyStirling across the US – Synthesis style, with live orchestra!" the March 6th twitter announcement read. The addition of Stirling to the tour means we may get a guest appearance during Hi-Lo, the track which features Stirling's amazing violin skills.
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Aug. 20 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily's Place
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Aug. 24 – Dallas, TX @ Starplex Pavilion
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The "Pay Your Age" event at Build-A-Bear Workshop locations in the U.S. and Canada seemed too good to be true, and for many across both countries, that turned out to be true. The event also became so successful it failed in the U.K.
Many fans of Build-A-Bear Workshop got excited when they heard about the stuffed animal company's "Pay Your Age" event scheduled for today. Unfortunately for most would-be customers, before the day even started, the company had to shut the event down due to the overwhelming response.
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The announcement went out before many locations in the Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones even opened even though lines already started at stores in those regions. News stations across the United States posted pictures of overwhelming lines in mall locations and interviewed angry caregivers and heartbroken children once the news hit.
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Interest spiking for Wallace Chung's Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
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To be honest, Wallace Chung isn't actor I had in mind to play the rugged and reluctant hero, Qiao Feng. His features are too soft to give me a strong physical image of this great northern martial art leader with "wolf-blood," the association Han people gave to the "barbaric" Kitan tribe. But hey, I should not complain since the casting decision could have been a lot worse than having Wallace Chung play Qiao Feng. In fact, I am more bother by his hideous beggar costumes than the casting decision. Qiao Feng is the leader of the Beggar Sect, but the costume designer seriously did not have follow his title to the literal sense.
Anyway, the surprise beauty in this new version is Jia Qing, who plays two important characters, A'zhu and A'zhi, a pair of sisters separated at birth.Note, the sisters are not supposed to be twins in the story. The sisters would eventually end up falling in love with Qiao Feng, albeit at different times. Another note, this story isn't cliche.
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Back in 2012 the world was still reeling from the financial crisis and the street seemed transfixed on the future of buy-side coverage at the big banks. Just like crypto today, this dominated the headlines and opinion across conferences and the media. The prediction was that what the buy-side wanted was a single point of contact into each of their brokers and that these people needed to manage both high and low touch order flows. At face value this seemed to make sense – after all, what...
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By Geraldine Gibson, CEO, AQMetrics
Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (Securitisation Regulation) introduces new internal monitoring and reporting challenges for institutional investors. EU AIFMs are already subject to internal monitoring and reporting in relation to securitisation positions under the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive 2011/61/EU (AIFMD). As of January 1, 2019, due diligence, transparency, and risk retention requirements will also impact both UCITS and non-EU AIFs...
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November 15, 2018 by Steve Wilcockson
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In the quest for alpha, a growing number of portfolio managers have been exploring the esoteric world of alternative data.
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November 14, 2018 by Hirander Misra
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Being agile and adaptable in this fast-moving market is essential, and a single month in 'blockchain-land' is equivalent to 6-12 months in the traditional world.
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Buy-side firms can improve execution and save costs by outsourcing all, or parts, of their trading operations. Andrew Walton, head of European business at Tourmaline Partners, shares his experience and observations.
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In order to generate development and innovative change, we must question and challenge what is already before us. It is not as simple as taking the next step up the ladder or adding to what you already have, it is about stripping a business model back to the basics, clarifying what you want to achieve and doing so by taking a completely different path.
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Data: Asset or Liability – regulatory compliance data innovation
November 9, 2018 by Wesley Cooper
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In this series of blog posts, we explore how the next generation of intelligent regulatory reporting solutions are delivering insights far beyond their original purpose.
This second feature in the series looks at the importance of managing data as an asset, and hidden risks that should be mitigated to prevent it becoming a liability.
The wave of complex regulatory compliance requirements, combined with advancements in 'big data', has created an explosion of data that financial...
Maximising double volume cap data
November 9, 2018 by Mark Montgomery
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The introduction of the double volume cap (DVC) mechanism as part of MiFIR has heralded a new era in European equity trading, limiting for the first time the universe of securities that can be traded on dark pools. Nearly eight months on from the first DVC suspensions, we can begin to assess how the new regime is working and how the market is adapting.
When it first kicked off the DVC framework in March 2018, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) acknowledged that data quality...
Why regtech is key to scalability in financial services
November 9, 2018 by Steen Blaafalk
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The new era of regulatory requirements triggered by the global financial crisis presents the financial industry with many challenges.
Regulation and technology are two of the most important mega-trends that have shifted the tectonic plates of global finance. In the wake of the financial crisis, authorities across the globe have introduced a wave of new, comprehensive and more prudent regulation.
Banks must either adapt their operations and ride this wave of new regulation or try to patch...


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High quality short term/emergency accommodation for homeless families and single people in a safe and secure environment, developed in partnership by Clwyd Alyn Housing Association and Flintshire County Council.
The development of 15 flats and a warden house is on the site of a former Victorian Work House which was being used as a hostel, but the existing building was cramped and fell short of the modern living standards.
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Tomorrow though, I will have a "Day Off", to go to Cambridge and meet two Special People. More about this as soon as possible after the day!
Meanwhile, I've been busy making. These three are some of the latest things I've finished. I'm also working on a project to make a large silk wedding guest album, with a storage/gift box to keep it in. I hope to report on my box-making adventures in the near future!
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Monday, 2 October 2017
friends, family, fotos................
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It all sounds like great fun. I am sure your photo's will be loved as the glimpses you give are gorgeous. The one of the glasses is beautiful. xxReplyDelete
Your photos are beautiful. I love the one of the rings. What a lovely setting idea. And I am with you on daylight savings.. I hate it too. Hope you get some of the rain that is coming down.ReplyDelete
Sounds like a great weekend of socializing and catching up with friends and loved ones! Your photos are lovely, I am sure they will be pleased! xxReplyDelete
Lots of catching up for a great weekend...your photos are always fantastic so I'm sure your cousin and new hubby will be delighted....ReplyDelete
Yes I am happy we don't have daylight saving....
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You have been most busy. The pictures are lovely and I am sure they will love them.ReplyDelete
Beautiful pics! You are a talented photographer!ReplyDelete
FAbulous pictures....so romantic looking as well....ReplyDelete
Lovely photos...sounds like a beautiful weekend.ReplyDelete
Sounds like a great weekend, fitting it all in. The photos will be lovely, and glad you had some time out. I am off to a family wedding this weekend.ReplyDelete
busy busy and some gorgeous pictures...ReplyDelete
I love the photos you did a great job.ReplyDelete
What an honour to be asked to do the photos! It looks like a beautiful setting and sounds like a great weekend!ReplyDelete
Sounds like a great weekend...including the Friday! My daughter asked one of her stepsisters to take photos to complement the ones taken by the professional. All the professional ones were done in the garden where the wedding took place, instead of going off somewhere to have them done. Liz and Cam wanted to get straight into the party! LolReplyDelete
I'm sure she will love everything you snapped. Looks like it was a beautiful wedding and nice weather for her special day. I hate when the time changes as well...we have a few more weeks here in the states before it changes for us and I am not looking forward to it changing.ReplyDelete
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Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzer - $51.00 CDN
Upon my most recent trip to the Fairview Mall I decided to stop by my two favorite stores; Sephora and The Hudson Bay cosmetic counter. I visit Sephora monthly (lies more like weekly) to browse and/or buy products that I run out of and need a refill for. Or just to shop...I mean who am I really kidding!! However, Sephora in the States seems to carry some products that are not sold in their Canadian Stores. Hence why I thank God for Holt Renfrew and The Hudson Bay who carry these amazing high end brands.
However with all that being said, lets get something straight. Just because a product has a high end name brand on it, doesn't mean it worth the container the product holds. I won't buy high end or low end brands unless the product really gives me something to talk about. Case and point, mascara. I have a draw filled of samples and full size maracas and I still find myself only reaching for two out of all of them. L'oreal's Telescopic Mascara and Perspectives False Eyelash Plush Mascara. (However I have heard that Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara really gives you a run for your money. I will review it when I get around to buying it.)
I contour and highlight my face every time I go out. After learning on how to make your face two and three dimensional, the thought of not doing this and having my makeup look flat is just to much for me to handle. With the summer coming upon us, I decided when it came to my products I wanted to have two sets; a powder set and a cream set. For my contouring I have a cream foundation I use to draw the lines and contour my face with. When it came time to bronzer I was using Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer which I love. However I didn't have anything in cream form and realized I need to get one.
I watch youtube like a lot...like full on addicted to it! I normally have a day during the week where I binge watch on all the people I am subscribed to for makeup tutorials. One of the things that I noticed is that a lot of them had Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzer for applying on top of their contouring. So off I went to The Bay in order to find this Chanel counter and buy this product.
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Chelsea vs. Watford Match Preview
By, Ayodeji Itasanmi (Twitter: @aryhorblueblood)
Stamford Bridge/October 21, 2017
The task at hand continues to be a daunting one with key personnel still missing from the team, none more so than Kante and Moses whose was felt on Wednesday night. It's such a good thing that our next three games following the poor showing at Selhurst Park will be in the comfort of Stamford Bridge and the first of those against Roma on Wednesday night didn't go according to plan, but still we managed to salvage a point after letting our two-goal lead slip. I don't imagine us being able to salvage anything from that game, playing the way we played, if the game were to be an away game. Antonio Conte might have to find a different way of playing at least until some of our injured players return because we are finding the going so tough as teams seem to have finally find a way around our Kante-less system. I think if Conte gets his team selection and formation right we should still have enough in the tank to get the three points on offer and move up the table because one thing we don't need is the team to continue spiraling down the wrong end of the table, and with Watford having amassed 10points from the 12 available from their away games this season we will need to bring our A-game to get the desired result.
Chelsea and Watford have faced off 31 times in all competitions a large chunk of which came in the old second division with Chelsea winning 16 of those against Watford's 9 victories with the remaining 6 ending in draws. Watford has not won any of our last meetings in all competitions (L3 D2) and they have won just one of our encounters in the Premier League (L5 D2) their only victory coming in the first match between the two teams in the Premier League era back in September of 1999. Watford scored two and three goals in their last two visits to Stamford Bridge (L1 D1) but this season they are yet to lose any of their four matches away from home (W3 D1). The Hornets have conceded the most goals of the teams in the top half of the table and they have scored the fourth most goals this season with 13 from their first eight matches an average of 1.63 per game, a record they share with Chelsea. They also seem to have found a knack for late goals of late with three goals from their last three matches coming in the 90th minute or beyond meaning they have 7 points from the 9 on offer.
Team Breakdowns
Chelsea fans and the team alike are finding out the hard how very valuable N'Golo Kante is to the Chelsea set up as the team continues to struggle, especially in midfield, in his absence. The deployment of David Luiz in midfield failed to make up for the absence of the diminutive Frenchman against Roma on Wednesday night and now even the Brazilian might be potentially unavailable at the weekend because of a calf strain he sustained on Wednesday making Antonio Conte's job a lot more difficult. The Italian said after the match on Wednesday that he got his formation wrong by starting with a 3-5-2 formation which he later reverted to his favoured 3-4-3 formation by taking off David Luiz for Pedro but that move did little to stop Roma overrunning us. Towards the end of the match Conte brought on Toni Rudiger in place of Zappacosta to combat the aerial ability of Edin Dzeko switching Azpilicueta to the wing back position and he might retain the German for the weekend's game knowing Watford carries some aerial threat of their own. Conte reported in his post-match conference that both Bakayoko and Luiz are carrying knocks hence they are both doubtful for the visit of Watford at the weekend. Should either or both Bakayoko and Luiz be unavailable, then one of Rudiger or Christensen might be drafted into midfield. Musonda may also get another chance to impress following his 25mins cameo against Palace that he almost capped with a goal being something of an unknown quantity hence it'll be hard for Watford to prepare for him. Alonso has been calling for a rest with his below par performances in the last couple of games and hopefully Conte will see the need to grant the Spaniard's wish by springing a surprise and starting Kenedy in his stead. Azpilicueta has also not been himself during the last two games, against Palace and Roma, and if not for the injuries to key personnel I will have suggested that he also be made to sit this game out to give him time to get back to the Dave of old. Willian and Pedro, while not battling with any injury, have both being below par this season and that ball in for Hazard's equalizer on Wednesday night has been the highlight of Pedro's season for me, and that's saying a lot about his contributions this season. Willian has been deployed in midfield before and should Conte feel the need to do it again I'm sure he won't hesitate if both Bakayoko and Luiz aren't available for the weekend.
Last 5 matches: DLLWW
Injuries: Danny Drinkwater (Calf) –Doubt; N'Golo Kante (Hamstring) –Out; Victor Moses (Hamstring) –Out; David Luiz (Calf) –Doubt; Tiemoue Bakayoko (Groin) –Doubt;
Possible Line-up:
Courtois; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill; Zappacosta, Bakayoko, Fabregas, Alonso; Hazard, Musonda; Morata
Watford has begun life under Marco Silva in impressive fashion amassing 15 points from their first 8 Premier League matches. The team seems fitter as well as opposed to last season as they are more competitive towards the end of games this season. Silva has set his team up in an expansive 4-3-3 formation with the tendency to close the gap and deny the opposition space and hit them on the counter. They are able to push up towards the end as was displayed in their last three games when they scored three goals in the 90th minute and beyond to gain an additional 7 points. Nathaniel Chalobah would have relish a return to Stamford Bridge but his return would have to wait because he's out injured at the moment with Etienne Capoue, who scored in both our matches last season, to replace him as he's done in their last three matches with Tom Cleverly and Abdoulaye Doucoure completing the midfield. Injuries have meant changes were made to their defensive line-ups recently but the quartet of Kiko Fermenia, Adrian Mariappa, Christian Kabasele and Jose Holebas should get the nod to guard Heurelho Gomes' post with the trio of Andre Carillo, Troy Deeney and Richalison completing their line-up.
Last 5 matches: WDWLW
Injuries: Sebastian Prodl (Hamstring) –Doubt; Younes Kaboul (Thigh) – Out; Nathaniel Chalobah (Knee) –Out; Craig Cathcart (Knee) – Out; Isaac Success (Knee) – Out;
Possible Line-up:
Gomes; Fermenia, Mariappa, Kabasele, Holebas; Capoue, Doucoure, Cleverly; Richalison, Deeney, Carillos
Key Battles
Cesc Fabregas vs. Etienne Capoue
Fabregas' play has dropped somewhat in the last couple of games but if there's a game we need his football artistry then it's this big one at the weekend. Etienne Capoue will shoulder the responsibility of stopping the Spaniard, I personally hope he fails though for the sake of the three points at stake.
Davide Zappacosta vs. Richarlison
This sure has the prospect of an interesting duel with both new to the league but the Brazilian has settled better of the two. Zappacosta hasn't been great defensively in the matches he's been involved so far but he has this burst of pace to contribute to the offensive play and that's likely to be the order of play on Saturday but he needs to pay close attention to Richarlison as well.
Andreas Christensen vs. Troy Deeney
Andreas Christensen surprisingly was not in his usual element on Wednesday night but that tends to happen once in a while especially when you're up against a seasoned veteran like Eden Dzeko but he'll need to have his wits about him on Saturday because Troy Deeney is just as experienced, if not spectacular, a campaigner as Dzeko.
This a must-win game for Chelsea and that's putting it mildly. I'm sure Conte will have been drumming it into his squad as the three points on offer is very pivotal. Watford has won 3 of their four away games this season drawing the other 1 and they will be so confident going into this match. With the injury in the squad both Musonda and Kenedy should get their chance if not in this game then in the next one against Everton in the Carabao Cup. Whoever gets the chance to play on Saturday, the three points on offer is not negotiable and hopefully we'll be celebrating at the end of the day. Until midweek, Keep The Blue Flag Flying High!
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Be Careful With Your Words
2 Corinthians 10:5 " … and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
Today, I was playing with some of my friends from down the street;
Someone said a really bad word and my other friends seemed to think it was pretty neat.
For a few minutes I thought they might think I was cool if I said it too.
Then I remembered it is not something Jesus would want me to do!
Matthew 6:36 says, " … men will have to give account on the day of judgement for every careless word they've spoken."
I then changed my mind, said a prayer to myself, and thanked God this was a time when His Law wasn't broken.
I also thought about my friend and asked God to forgive the bad word.
I look forward to sharing more about God so better words can be said and heard!
Fun Fact: Godly thoughts bring godly language!
Question: What other Bible verses can you learn to remind yourself and others to use godly words?