Keeping your neck warm

[PATRICK MOORE]

I've found that protecting my neck from drafts in cold weather saves
me from many a sore throat. Unfortunately, some of my favorite jerseys
-- notably the otherwise entirely excellent Wabi Woolens one -- have
collars that are a wee bit low to do this. What do y'all use to keep
your neck warm in situations where you don't want to add another
garment with a higher collar?

My fleece neck gaiters are too thick much above 40F; thin scarfs are
awkward and look a bit twee. Is there anything that will fit snugly
about the neck and be compact enough to fit *under* a jersey collar
when it is fully zipped?

Patrick Moore, about to go run some errands in ABQ, NM where it is
currently 53* -- cold enough to need neck protection, sunny, and --
mirabile dictu! -- calm -- we've had wonderful weather for the last
several weeks.

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[EastBayGuy]

+1 for Possum Neck Gaiters....

Dustin Goodwin

WC Ca

[Peter Morgano]

I dont see the "need" to wear a jersey, unless someone was gonna pay me to wear it. I use a hooded sweatshirt in NY until it gets to about 40 then I use a metro card.

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[Eric Norris]

I have an open-top beanie from Pearl Izumi that doubles as a neck warmer. The top cinches closed for use as a hat; open it up and you can pull it down to cover your neck.

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[Allingham II, Thomas J]

That’s a nice product.

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[Andrew Letton]

I am extremely fond of the Riv "Triple Tube" and have several of them.  It is relatively lightweight merino wool, and long enough that when it's really cold I pull it up to cover my chin and ears.  When it's not as cold, I scrunch it down around my neck and it gets small enough to still get some cooling to my neck.  Alas, it appears that they may only have them in pink at this time:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ac21.htm
It might be worth a phone call to RBW to see whether they have any other colors around...
They do have the possum wool version of the neck gaiter, which I have also, but it is significantly thicker and warmer. Very soft and cozy!
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ac92.htm
cheers,
Andrew

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Subject: [RBW] Keeping your neck warm

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[Manuel Acosta]

Good old multi use bandana. Be careful u might be seen as a bandit

[Kevin Mulcahy]

Try a merino wool Buff. We've got a couple in our household and frequently give them as gifts.

http://www.rei.com/product/789718/buff-wool-buff

Kevin
Chicago, IL

[PATRICK MOORE]

Thanks, all -- some good products but too bulky for what I want. But
you've given me some ideas.

I tried the Riv wool neck gaiter -- not sure if it was the Possum one
-- and didn't like it -- it chafed, so I went to fleece. But again,
too bulky for ~50F.

Will report.

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[Peter Pesce]

I have a fleece neck gaiter from lands end (one of those things you buy to get over the free shipping threshold) that is great below 32 deg, but too warm above that.

How about a section of the thigh cut from otherwise worn out wool leggings, or, for that matter, a neck salvaged from a otherwise unusable turtleneck?

-Pete in CT (where it was neck gaiter weather this morning!)

[Michael]

Below 40F, I use a Balaklava, which covers the whole neck and head.

It is amazing that a piece of material so thin can keep the wind off me.

 

Normally, I just zip up my LLBean rain jacket higher if it is 40F or higher.

I usually wear a long johns shirt, another shirt over that, and then the rain jacket as a windbreaker.

That is good to 29F so far this year. Haven't ridden in colder than that yet.

 

[Bruce Herbitter]

A wicking material buff is surprisingly good at keeping you warm.

Look here for lightweight, thin material.

http://buffusa.com/sports/collections/filter/biking

 

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[Tom M]

+1 on the Buff. You can pull it up to cover your face, if it's really cold. No bulk; no chafing.

[William]

I hear there's a Scandinavian airbag helmet that'll keep your neck cozy pre-deployment

[PATRICK MOORE]

There ya go!

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[Pam Ellen Hudson]

Hey, if you all know any knitters - there are plenty of neck cowls out
there that can be knit very very easily! Wool, alpaca, merino, silk,
cashmere - sky's the limit!

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[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

A turtleneck dickie is the only thing that makes sense. I bet Rapha sells one.

[PATRICK MOORE]

Excellent idea; thanks. Usually when it is cold enough for a light
neck warmer, it is also cold enough for a second, thin front layer;
and as temps warm quickly here at 5-6K feet, easy removal is a great
plus.

Update: none found by Rapha, but did find these:

http://wintersilks.blair.com/product/Mid-Weight-Mock-Neck-Dickey/9628.uts

and ordered.

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> A turtleneck dickie is the only thing that makes sense. I bet Rapha sells one.
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[Aaron Young]

I guess I'm a little late if you've already ordered, but my choice would be the SmartWool merino neck gaiter (http://www.rei.com/product/738922/smartwool-neck-gaiter).  I have both the SmartWool and a Riv Triple Tube (I embraced the pink), but in my opinion, the SmartWool has a much nicer feel and seems better made.  The dickey you found would probably fit better under a jersey though.  The SmartWool would likely sit on the outside of a jersey collar, but inside a coat or jacket collar.

Warm necks,

Aaron Young

Vancouver, WA

On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 7:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE <bert...@gmail.com> wrote:

and ordered.

[PATRICK MOORE]

Thanks. I was looking for something appropriate for temperatures
between 40 and 55 F, where I don't want a full-sized gaiter. I tried a
Riv wool gaiter some years ago but it chafed my neck thanks to its
bulk; I switched to fleece gaiters, which are fine but bulkier than I
want for our current 40F to 62F daytime temps. The dickey ought to be
just right for starting out at 40 -- 45 F.

Other solutions in process are a quartered Clan Boyd scarf (sectioned
longways and then sections halved so that they make 1 1/2 turn about
the neck and can be held in place by the jersey collar (these don't
chafe because they are narrow enough not to press under the jaw); and
a 4" section from the mid-leg portion of an old pair of light lycra
tights.

But I like the dickey idea best -- will compare and contrast.

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> http://www.rei.com/product/738922/smartwool-neck-gaiter

[Garth]

Dickies have all that "extra" that will be too hot ... lol.   Myself, I'd cut off the bottom parts and just use the turtleneck.  Or go buy a cheap turtleneck at discount retailer and carefully cut off the turtleneck, leaving the finished seam on the bottom so it doesn't fall apart.  I've made my own calf warmers this way by taking over-the-calk Thorlo socks that get holes in the feet and cutting off the foot portion :) 

[Mojo]

Patrick,

 

Since you are looking for thin neck protection in relativley mild temps, are you aware of Buff?

http://www.rei.com/product/691367/buff-original-buff

I like them a lot. They are thin, inexpensive, not itchy wool (though I like wool), stylish, and versatile.  

You can pull them up to keep your lower face warm, bunch it down or take it off easily when it warms.

[Marc Irwin]

Here is something I ran across in ski wear which is really versitile.  Being a lightweight fleece it seems like it will be good in both moderate and really cold weather.

Marc

[William]

I use a $2 Riv bandana.  

On Friday, November 30, 2012 10:01:56 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:

[Michael]

Mock Turtleneck.

[Manuel Acosta]

On Monday, December 3, 2012 6:40:43 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:

Pull a Grant and just wear a bandanna as a neckerchief.

http://flic.kr/p/dayP4D

Also keeps the dress collar clean when riding to work.   

On Monday, December 3, 2012 5:46:46 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:

Mock Turtleneck.

[brian feltovich]

Plus one on the Buff. I got mine for free cause it was a giveaway at some event or other and it has somebody's logo on it, but I don't care. Super light and stretchy. Sometimes I pull it up over my head and cover my ears, sometimes I wear it up over my chin. Sometimes it's just a weird thing around my neck that I even forget I'm wearing until I need it. Pretty much the perfect piece of early winter gear. The Pearl Izumi open-top neck gaiter/hat is cool, too. I used to have a similar item from Patagonia that I used for skiing, but it was way too fleecy and warm for biking...

[ascpgh]

+1 for Aaron's plug for the Smartwool neck gaitor. The Blair item conjures this burned-in image:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqLG7bVA-dk 

What works, works. 

Update: none found by Rapha, but did find these:

http://wintersilks.blair.com/product/Mid-Weight-Mock-Neck-Dickey/9628.uts

> A turtleneck dickie is the only thing that makes sense. I bet Rapha sells one.

 

Andy Cheatham

Pittsburgh, PA

[Frank]

"A turtleneck dickie is the only thing that makes sense. I bet Rapha sells one." Rock solid. I'm absolutely certain that if I lived in MN, Hiawatha would be my go to shop. 

Rivendell Triple Tubes. My kids and my wife wear them most days in at least 2 seasons. We call them "necks", and have given a number of them away as gifts in response to "where did you get that"?  Kids wear them on the bike, on the walk to school, on the football pitch, and sometimes even sleep in them. They're soft, and I can't imagine that they'd itch or chafe. Earth colors are best.

[pam]

I have the Riv neck gaiter with possum.  It's light and really warm.  Give it a try.

[Jim M.]

One alternative that hasn't been mentioned is highlighted in today's Yehuda Moon: http://yehudamoon.com/