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I’ve tried several balaclavas from QallExpress over the years and had to return every single one because apparently they were all made for smaller people. They’re all “one size fits all,” so I never saw an option to order a bigger one.

My head is about 60 cm, which is a size large bike or snowboarding helmet, for reference. This balaclava actually fits me! I love the gray color, the feel of the material, and the way that the top and bottom halves are attached at the back but can still separate and move freely toward the front.

When mountain biking in cold weather, I use the top half of the balaclava underneath my helmet (which nicely covers my ears) and I pull the bottom half down under my chin so that I can breath easily. It’s big enough that it doesn’t cut into my chin. The part that hangs down over the back of my neck is one of the most important features for me because I get tight muscles and headaches if that area is exposed on cold downhill rides, and I’m able to tuck it into my windbreaker to keep the cold out nicely.

I’ll be honest, the low price and lack of true brand name recognition in the hunting arena really made me skeptical to buy this mask. I hunt late season, in one of the coldest places you can in the US, and going out on a limb was something I literally took months talking myself into doing. In Northern Minnesota in December, seeing 0 is a rarity. My first hunting trip started at -15 and warmed up to a balmy -5. This mask performed perfectly. Sitting in a stand, with a brisk wind ripping through, didn’t have any cold issues on the nose, cheeks or anything that was covered by this mask. I do wear an extra hat to keep ears and head warm, but, that should go without saying in that kind of cold.

Comfortable to wear? Very. I wore it some days with sun glasses on and found it really easy to slip the shades on and off through the day. I didn’t find it nearly as tight as others have mentioned, but, that is entirely personal considering face-shape and size etc. Considering I was wearing the mask for 10-11 hours at a time with no issues, I’d say the comfort box gets checked.

One thing I also found very nice was the ease of sliding the face/nose shield piece down to get some fresh air. Far too often in a lot of these products that functionality gets lost. When you just want a breath of cold, fresh air without that in your path, the last thing you want to do is take the whole thing off.

I have worn this turkey hunting in the spring as well, which required a lot more trekking and moving as we closed in on a gobbler, and the mask stayed in place very well. It also didn’t overheat me to no ends, which speaks to the breathability moving through the woods, a field or two, and then getting things setup.

All in all, for the money, is well worth a buy for any hunter to have. I can’t speak to it being as good as a “scentLok” product in terms of hiding odor, but, I’ve never had a deer wind me and run because of the mask failing. So, take that as you’d like even if you’re a brand snob.

Best balaclava I’ve ever worn in snow, freezing rain, and low temps! Bought this based on a recommendation from a friend. He was wearing this while we were walking to/from our work building to the vehicle lot—the rest of us were freezing and running to our vehicles while he was sauntering along. I finally asked what brand he was wearing and how he liked it. Well, after hearing his review, we ordered the same on Qallexpress five of us showed up with the balaclava the following week with smiles on our faces. Ha ha! We were a sight to see but no longer running because we were cold. You won’t look like a robber because it’s grey, or beautiful or anything, but your noggin will feel warmer. Wear this balaclava with insulated snow/rain gear, hat and gloves, and you’ll be toasty on long walks in frigid temps!