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Best Buff/Neckwarmer there is?

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  • December 6, 2017 at 11:36 pm #27905
    itaa

    Recently I bought a cheapo £2 neckwarmer to try this garment type out,  and Instantly fell in love with it ( well with the idea/function of one ,not the crap synthetic one I bought).

    Can you suggest which one is a really nice one, MUST BE Merino or Cashmere,
    I looked at the Original Buff one http://www.wiggle.co.uk/buff-merino-wool/ 
    however seems like its really really thin from the reviews online , my current cheapo is also really thin and it just lets the wind through… Must be something that is at least 55cm+ long, The Originall BUFF one is 65cm which would be ideal however not really sure if its suitable for any colder/windier days due to how thin it is.

    I’m also playing around with the idea of just getting some cashmere jumper from thriftshop and making one myself as you can’t really buy cashmere ones due to how expensive/rare they are, I have a few merino and a few cashmere jumpers, the cashmere is so so much warmer/better than merino when cycling even tho merino already is very gut material.

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  • December 7, 2017 at 9:57 am #907279
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    peted76

    The issue with ‘keeping wind

    The issue with ‘keeping wind out’ is linked intrinsically with ‘letting you breathe through it’.

    December 7, 2017 at 9:56 am #907277
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    peted76

    I’ve collected a few buffs

    I’ve collected a few buffs along the way, they aren’t something I spend much time thinking about, they get quite a bit of abuse, being pushed and pulled about and dribbled on when riding… However I do have one buff in particular which is my go to buff when it’s cold. A galibier buff – http://galibier.cc/product-tag/buff/ there’s something a little thicker and softer about it, over the ‘Buff’ branded one (or two I have), or the multitude of other freebie ones I’ve gathered.

    It doesn’t meet your very particular specifications, but it’s my best buff. 

    December 7, 2017 at 9:55 am #907275
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    SteveAustin

    a buff isnt really designed

    a buff isnt really designed to keep wind out. i got many, including a merino, fleece and they all keep me warm, too warm to be honest.

    you need a windproof buff if you want to stop wind £34.95. ~No idea if they work, not got one of them. i suspect youll be able to find motorbike or generic brand for cheaper than £35

    fwiw i only use my merino buff for hill walking when its really cold, and to keep warm. a cheap fleece scarf does the same thing and is cheaper

    December 7, 2017 at 9:08 am #907273
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    chrismayoh

    I have a merino Buff and am a

    I have a merino Buff and am a little disappointed with it as it’s not that warm.  I have a Polar Buff which is much longer and very warm.  Its only downside is that it’s a bit more bulky than the original ones

    December 7, 2017 at 7:48 am #907271
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    sergius

    Can’t comment on any others,

    Can’t comment on any others, I’ve a Castelli “Neck Thingy” which certain works well for me.  Keeps the wind out and your neck nice and warm.  It’s quite long, so I tend to double it up before putting it on.

    I can’t recall  wearing it in actual heavy rain, but I suspect it’s not waterproof.

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