Reddit mentions: The best skullies & beanies for men

Mischief Managed! =D (All of this is seriously making me so giddy!)

1. I know alcohol is banned on RAOA campus, but Butterbeer isn't! Now I don't have to traipse all the way to Rogsmead Village to get my hands on this delicious stuff. I can simply enjoy it by the comfort of my common room fire while I diligently study for my classes. =)
   
   
2. The riddle, without its "hair," is simply a stick. And what is a stick but a weapon for self defense, really? You know what else is great for self defense? Pepper spray. Pepper spray is great for self defense, especially when you're walking around the dark RAOA castle and grounds at night. I mean, the attackers will be expecting a defense spell, but they won't be expecting pepper spray to the eyeballs!
   
   
3. Technically, not the answer, but some think that it is. I sorta think it is. I mean it sits on the same place, serves the same function. I especially love this one- I mean, look at the beautiful color! Perfect for keeping me warm on those chilly winter days at the RAOA castle (on off-uniform days of course ;D ).
   
   
4. Well, according to my school supply list for RAOA School, I'm supposed to have these two items. Luckily for me, they come in a two-for-one price pack, which is great for us students! This is essentially the riddle, as well, so yes, boring, but it's required! ;D
   
   
5. The riddle is, at its essence, a place to store and sometimes transport things. Currently, I am lacking a place to store and transport cupcakes. I'm getting more serious regarding my baking, and I hate it when my cute little cupcakes that I worked so hard on get ruined on the way to my birthday pal's common room. =( This special case would be amazing for storing, transporting, and delivering my nummy cupcakes around the RAOA castle!
   
   
6. The riddle is related to superheroes, yes? Well one of my favorite superheroes is Chell from Portal. She's not a superhero, you say? Well, I beg to differ? I mean seriously, just look at all she went through and what she accomplished. She's a superhero to me, anyway. It would be amazing to wear her super awesome long fall socks underneath my uniform robes! Not only are they just plain awesome, but they'll keep my feet warm around the drafty RAOA castle. =)
   
   
   And again, thank you sooooo much for this! I'm so excited about all this Potterness!

OK... So footwear, socks & undies... all the important stuff... complete...

So what's next?

Well some students choose to go full-blown Nanook and get a heavy winter parka... which is OK, I suppose... it'll definitely keep you warm... But for many students, it can also be an unnecessary budget buster... which is where the aforementioned "layering" comes in...

Instead of buying a heavy winter parka, many students already have a lighter weight windbreaker style jacket that's at least water repellent, if not actually water proof... And that, combined with the ubiquitous hoodie sweatshirt can provide warmth that approximates that of a parka... (and windbreakers often come with a thin nylon "hood" that can add a little rain resistance to the cotton "hoodie", which provides insulation, but no rain resistance)

Remember, you have the flexibility of wearing the windbreaker and hoodies either separately or at the same time... and for added warmth, you can still wear a long sleeve shirt and/or a sweater or another sweatshirt and/or a T-shirt and your thermal tops underneath... How many layers you wear is entirely up to you, depending how cold it is and how windy/rainy it is...

Added warmth for head, neck & hands... Well a knit, stocking cap is always popular since it helps keep the ears warm... And you can wear it anytime, either with or without the hoodie... And a scarf can provide added protection... not just for the neck, but for lower half of your face... NOTE: Big, bulky knit may LOOK warm, but the wind will blow right through it... You want something that is a tight knit that blocks the wind & will help keep your face from getting chapped... An inexpensive pair of ski goggles with tinted lens is not an absolute necessity, but they can come in handy... They cold wind can make you teary-eyed which can make it difficult to see... And the sun reflecting off the snow can also be blindingly bright... So don't shell out the big bucks unless you actually snowmobile or ski... but a cheap pair of goggles definitely helps...

Similarly, an inexpensive pair of ski gloves will keep your hands warm... Once again, you don't need an expensive "good" pair unless you're a frequent downhill skier... But traditional knit gloves or mittens don't stop the wind very well, are NOT moisture resistant and aren't very warm.... Just like your feet: Happy hands are warm & dry!

So that's it... It took quite a bit to write it all down, but when you take it all in, there really isn't THAT much in "specialty" clothing to bust your budget... Especially considering that you're just a freshman and will probably be experiencing at least 4 winters in State College...

If I was going to add just one more thing to this list, it would be for a reasonably priced ski jacket (Men's or Women's) It doesn't have to be very fancy or expensive...and a hood is optional... but wind & rain resistance is imperitive... And compared to only having a lightweight windbreaker/hoodie combination, it provides you with a little more wardrobe flexibility as to how you "layer."

Well FINALLY... I'm DONE... So all-in-all there isn't that much to get... It's just that some years the weather is relatively mild and other years with winter comes early & lasts for what seems a lifetime... and nobody knows for sure what to expect... So it's best to have flexibility in your wardrobe and maximize your year-round utility with layers.

Good luck, and stay warm and DRY.

Ok here is the lowdown on your questions...

Basic cold weather: a winter hat (I have been happy with a simple hat but you can get pretty much anything that fits your style), a good set of gloves (fuck those shitty knit woolen ones that get wet and cold, invest is a decent water resistant pair but you don't need to go crazy with arctic mittens. You should get a decent winter jacket, but the big thing is just having nice comfortable layers. I usually get by wearing a thick hoodie under a waterproof outer layer, a thin puffy jacket, or a decent pullover.

I would definitely get a good pair of waterproof/water resistant shoes/boots that go at least a little bit up your ankle. Winters in PVD have a lot of slush and spring/fall have a lot of puddles. Dry feet are happy feet.

It rarely gets freakishly cold (single digit cold) in Providence, the city tends to be warmer than surrounding areas because it is urban and near the coast.

Mexicans: There are Mexicans, but nowhere near like California. The big ethnic enclaves in Providence are Portugese, Cape Verdian, and to some extent Italian with Mexicans and other Hispanics rounding out the minority demographics.

Mexican food: Surprisingly, the area has some really good Mexican food but it is hard to find. MY wife lived in LA for a while and I lived just north of the big Mexican neighborhood in Chicago so we got used to good Mexican food. The best places are Chilangos, Taqueria Lupita, and Mijos Taco Truck.

Accents: "You guys" is a bit off because Providence is full of non-Rhode Islanders (colleges, being between NYC and Boston, etc.). There is definitely an RI accent that you will hear (and it can be thick and distinct) but neither myself (midwesterner) or my wife (northwesterner) have ever had a problem with it.

Weed: Sorry, I can't say. But there are big colleges in Providence so I can only imagine.

Fun, cheap stuff to do: Things I like... 1) The Providence Downcity Bocce League, cheap, casual, bocce, can drink beer downtown, good people 2) Skating in the winter, there is a big, outdoor skating rink open all winter 3) Farmers markets, I know I may be stretching the definition of "fun" but there are a lot of good farmers markets around 4) Music, between the Met, Lupos, AS220, and several other small venues there is a lot of good music for relatively cheap 5) The RISD art museum is incredibly cheap and surprisingly excellent 6) Going down to the beaches, cheap, beautiful atlantic seascapes

Safety: The city is safe almost everywhere. There are some pockets of bad neighborhood on the "south side." The "west side" is generally a little more dangerous than the "east side." Basically anywhere on the East Side is safe.

If you have any other questions just ask.

Fellow male SoCal transplant here! First, get some flexible measuring tape, the kind used by tailors. Use this to measure your neck, chest, inseam, etc. Do this several times to make sure that you have a good set of measurements. Accurate measurements are key, since looser clothing means more heat leaving your body.

These measurements will make online shopping a hell of a lot easier. Winter clothes are expensive, so Amazon is your friend. I'll post a few of the things that I rely on for the coldest days below, all of which have been godsends. I have terrible circulation in my hands, feet, and ears so your mileage may vary, but you'd be surprised how much cold wind hurts your ears. My east coast native friends make fun of some of these things, but I'll take non-misery over judgment when it's ten degrees.

Carhartt makes some of the warmest, and cheapest, winter items. They're not fashionable, but they're durable and affordable. This hat is $8 and it's been warm enough to keep my ears and scalp toasty during walks to work. The Carhartt scarf is also a godsend. If you're anything like me, you never realized that a scarf actually served a functional purpose, but it'll make any coat significantly warmer by preventing heat loss. Carhartt and others sell wool socks that you'll be glad to have if you walk to work.

This next item is the dorkiest by far: an electric jacket. Just like an electric blanket with some added shame. There are some more high-end versions, but a few power tool companies make them for affordable prices. They're waterproof (ie snowproof), carry a charge for hours, and have different heat settings. [This Bosch one is $150] (http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PSJ120L-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Softshell/dp/B00E1RWH72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413778229&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+jacket) and has good reviews. Milwaukee sells a newer model that also includes an in-pocket USB charger, which I recently saw at a Home Depot around here. The big advantage of the electric jacket is the heat settings: because it can be off or on low/medium/high, you're essentially carrying around four jackets. I never would have made it through Inauguration without this jacket.

Also important: gloves! Don't skimp on these. You'll want a pair that are waterproof but pliable enough that they won't make it impossible to
tie your shoes or pull out your metro card. I highly recommend these smartphone gloves. The fingertips are lined with silver threads for conductivity, so you'll be able to use your phone/trackpad in the cold. These are a great value, but they'll be the least forgiving of poor measurements so be careful to get this right!

Lastly, long underwear. I've never met a suit that kept my legs warm, so these merino wool underwear are amazing. A good pair of these will keep you warm on the coldest days but be breathable and soft enough to keep on under your slacks all day (or you can remove them at work, of course).

Most of these things are for the coldest days. You won't need anything like them most of the time, but you'll be glad when you have them. You'll also want an overcoat somewhat like this, some more stylish scarves, etc. For dress shoes, just be vigilant about cleaning the salt off! I'd never run into road salt before moving here, but there will be months where it's on all the sidewalks and it just ruins leather. Get some leather conditioner (I like this stuff) and apply it to your shoes regularly to keep them in good condition. Dry leather becomes cracked leather which becomes useless leather.

I hope this helps!

Hat with a brim is life-changing! You can actually see when snow is flying at your face.

Like this one: Carhartt Men's Knit Hat With Visor,Army Green,One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005442A0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T4o0Bb4EQK6BJ

As a skier, I use glove liners and mittens. Mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves. I have Gordini down mittens. It’s like putting your hands in pillows! Look for gloves/mittens that are waterproof but breathable. Sweaty hands lead to cold hands so breathable fabrics are super important.


For just out and about in Boston, you can get away with much less sturdy gloves then $90 Gordinis. LL Bean, Columbia, REI all have good fleece or leather ones that are good. Hell, even Target makes pretty decent fleece gloves. Synthetic will last longer but natural fibers feel nicer.

For just going to the car, I usually stock up on those little liner gloves from Target, they’re like $5. I always keep them in my pocket or in my car. For things like shoveling, I might wear some old ski gloves or mittens that are more waterproof.

Seirus Heatwave liners are the bomb. Though I really like the feel of silk liners.

There’s really no perfect glove—you just have to find something you like.

One thing you might want to think about are gloves with touch screen compatibility— I usually look for it now with liners or gloves.

And do not forget a nice scarf—really useful for face protection when winds are bad.

Brace yourself, I've got a few winter items for you.

My fiance loves this jacket, and he's traveled to several different places with it. Keeps him nice and cozy.

Not sure how you feel about boots, but these winter boots seem to be a reasonable price and have fantastic reviews.

Fiance got this hat when he was in the air force and loves it.

Now for a personal recommendation, I can't have regular chocolate so I tried this white hot chocolate, and OH MY GOD. It is heaven in your mouth.

How about an awesome mug for that amazing drink? Here's one an old coworker swore by.

Lastly, my dad got me the most amazing heated blanket a few years back. I still use it all the time.

My hat:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764HN8MX/

My gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MDNVA4C/

They don't make my jacket any more, but here's an updated version of it. Pretty spendy. Most winter jackets purchased in a cold state will do fine.

My pants are jeans.

Honestly most days I wear shoes. Our plow system is extremely robust and public sidewalks are shoveled frequently, so I don't usually need to break out the boots. I keep them in my car in case I stall or slide off the road. Most store-bought winter boots will do fine.

Thick socks feel great on the really cold days, but the majority of the time I just wear standard cotton.

YMMV. I'm used to the winter here and the cold, so someone who's not may need to bundle up a bit more. Good luck!

Greetings from the North Pole,,

Were you looking to help out a single teen or were you looking for things like gloves and such for more than one teen? I ask because there is just enough for one teen on your wishlist if you were looking to help out several teens down on their luck adding items like:

A 12 pack of gloves for $16, 6 beanies for $13, a pack of 24 lip balms may be a better option to help with this adding things like these packs are fine and may result in you getting help but say you add several $20 hat those may not be bought just due to price so having the cheaper bulk options may be helpful.

Good luck and thank you for thinking of the teens in need too!

Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years

Flip Flops - generic things

Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly

Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this

Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.

Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...

Straws - these are probably already broken.

Whistle - really really really loud

Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire

Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough

LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny

LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine

Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds

Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!

First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom

playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on

glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision

personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving

Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this

collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either

sewing kit - i've used this a lot

ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?

garbage bag - for when my pockets are full

elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart

Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this

cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman

heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons

rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.

Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack

4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter

Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes

Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup

Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great

Tent stakes - for tent staking

Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff

Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!

Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc

Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason

Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american

Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight

Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space

Silkweights - PJs! and warmth

Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer

Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook

Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation

PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations

Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to

Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.

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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total

I live in interior Alaska, where it gets cold, -40 to -60 in the deep winter. Are you going to be outside a lot? If not, and you're simply running from your car to your work, you can get by with less robust clothing (normal boots, wool socks, jeans, a thick coat, hat and gloves). Otherwise, here's some suggestions for outdoor work:

bunny boots. They're designed for arctic weather and can be had for the price of a pair of converse all-stars.

If you have access to Costco, their kirkland wool socks are a great bang for buck, and you can always double them up for more warmth.

Get yourself some merino wool thermal underwear, top and bottom. It wont stink as much as synthetic after working all day and they seem warmer to me.

Check out your local military surplus store for warm hats, gloves and wool sweaters.

Sierra Trading Post has a lot of good stuff that's heavily discounted. I've bought a lot of down coats from them, as well as base layers and gloves. Also try Gear Trade. Just be aware that down is not good at blocking wind. If its going to be windy, have a windproof shell. Carhartts are good outer layers that can take a beating and aren't too expensive. They run large so you can layer under them.

Get yourself a beanie/toque/wool cap and some turtle fur.

Hope that helps!

For me its all about layers.

I bike about 3 miles one way - 5 days a week.

When its super super cold out (last winter it got down to -20 or so) I would wear these boots, my regular work khakis with rain pants over top (to block the snow). For upper, I wear an undershirt, a button up, and a hoodie layered with a rain jacket or this jacket in a neon orange (no longer manufactured). For gloves I usually double layer, a light knit glove and then some sort of heavy ski glove or lobster glove.

For face I'll usually go with a light balaclava with a knit hat and my beardski

I have a pretty high tolerance for cold - so that usually keeps me warm until I get to my office - and I usually build up a decent sweat while biking.

Things I'd pay attention to - SMARTWOOL!!! Breathes and cleans great while keeping you warm.

LAYERS!!! - You can strip them off, add them on.

Splurge on gloves and socks and head/ face coverings. The rest you can make up with layering.

>Headbands and bandanas are amazing if you want to look like a basketball player or Axl Rose.

Cool? That's your opinion, just like my opinion is that a top-knot makes you look silly. I'll take both of those over the latter.

>Also, you said dozens of different ways. I only see 7 things linked here with a few duplicates.

Lmao. That's what you want to nitpick about? The goal is keeping hair out of your eyes, not fancy hairstyles:

http://f.tqn.com/y/menshair/1/S/2/1/-/-/bald5.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/Sexy-Hair-Control-Maniac-Shine/dp/B00GYGKQTY/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499281267&sr=8-2&keywords=hair+control

https://www.amazon.com/xtava-Pinup-Hair-Clips-Professional/dp/B01LXCL45M/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1499281288&sr=1-11&keywords=hair+clips

https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Style-Butterfly-Clamps-Assorted/dp/B000X20Y4C/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1499281288&sr=1-8&keywords=hair+clips

https://www.amazon.com/Toboggan-Timeless-Clothing-Accessories-Top/dp/B01LZ27V22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499281462&sr=8-1&keywords=beanie

https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Chieftain-Safety-Swedish-Platinum/dp/B011L8WJIA/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1499281551&sr=1-4&keywords=razor

https://www.amazon.com/Westcott-Titanium-Scissors-Straight-Handle-13901/dp/B000P0LNRE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499281558&sr=8-3&keywords=scissors

Layering is really important. I don't know what you already have in your wardrobe but a few warm sweaters, a decent coat would be nice (from Uniqlo, Jcrew/JCrew Factory, Gap...). A good pair of boots and socks are also a must. Not too familiar with Chicago but you might also want long underwear. Finally, you'll want to grab gloves, a beanie and a scarf.

I agree with most of this information, but for all of the people from warm climates that will see this, the winters are absolutely manageable, and the way this person wrote the winter segment almost seems like a joke. Suggesting a windbreaker over a thick winter jacket? Perhaps just bad wording, but bad advice. Over-the-ear headphones as protective winter gear? You've got to be kidding.

But yes, if you don't dress for the weather, it's gonna suck. Coming from someone who grew up in upper midwest winters and comfortably biked through the winter for all four years at the U, here's what I think you should get to be comfortable:

• A solid over-ear winter hat
  
• 1-2 beanie winter hats (should cover your ears, good for layering, and you'll lose one)
  
• An absolutely reliable, wind-blocking scarf, cold weather mask, or other face covering
  
• Waterproof/windproof winter jacket (hood recommended)
  
• A nice mid-layer (like a sweatshirt or fleece)
  
• Long underwear/base layers (under armour, thermal leggings, etc)
  
• Skiing gloves (waterproof/windproof-- get two pairs because you'll lose one)
  
• Liner gloves (could be the crappy $2 ones from Target, but it doesn't hurt to spend a bit more)
  
• Wool socks (multiple pairs-- they're comfy and functional)
  
• Waterproof snowboots
  
  It's not hard to thrift for many of these items to get them cheap. Hit the thrift store before October to get your best selection-- heck, go this weekend!
  
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  Also, after being directly connected with more students than I can count from classes and extracurriculars, I didn't know anyone who preferred using the Gopher Way. I wouldn't count on using it unless you want to add 10-30 minutes through isolated tunnels to your commute. It's far easier to reliably bundle up and walk straight to wherever you're going, as long as you can navigate the often-plowed snow (wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility obstacles might be an exception).

1. Gloves - Bar mitts are a necessity below 20F. I am able to wear light MTB gloves down to 20F with the help of bar mitts and medium gloves get me down to 0F.
   
   
2. face wear - Balaclava below 20F and just a skullcap from 20-35F
   
   
3. weatherproof pants / jackets - I just recently got some showers pass transit pants for rain/snow but if that is not in the forecast I just wear some thermal leggings under jeans when temp is below 20F. Otherwise my jeans are heavy enough to keep the cold out
   
   
4. lightweight winter wear - Also just recently got a Pearl Izumi Escape and it feels like it should be good down to around 25 with a t-shirt and much colder with proper baselayers.
   
   
5. socks - Now here is why I have struggled in the past. I have usually switched over to waterproof hiking shoes when things get cold but this year I am going to try to stay in my clipless shoes and use overshoes as the temperature drops. For socks, you can't beat some Darn Tough socks
   
   
6. wild card - When temperature is below 10F I have to wear contacts and ski goggles to save my eyes. This is also because I am usually going into a 20-30mph breeze in the morning.

Haha XD Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXTBP4J
I am the brunette :)

I work for a Japanese headwear company, I do all the designy-amazon-copy-writing-social-media-markety stuff.

Personally, I would recommend a Wigwam Watch Cap. I got mine a few days ago, so I'm not sure about durability, but it seems solidly built and quite warm. If you bump up the price, you could get a Smartwool Merino Wool Beanie which would be softer and might even last longer. On the other end of the spectrum, you could save a little bit of cash by buying U.S. Navy one, but you have to be careful -- even though they have the "Genuine 100% Wool" tag, some of them are actually acrylic. This one seems legit, check it out.

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    Thanks for the contest, it was fun trying to find everything!

My solution: Wear any in-ear headphones you like, and keep them in place with a skullcap or beanie. Here's an inexpensive skullcap that covers just enough of your ears to hold the headphones in place perfectly:

http://amzn.com/B006GFLI0O

They sell that hat on Amazon for like 15 bucks. It's the only hat I've worn in the (moderate) cold of Minnesota. Best purchase I've made recently.

Edit: I guess it's $20.99 now.

Link if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008YOLRDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_h9MhAb00T1ZA4

Weirdly, the nicer the yarn you use, the more likely you are to "save" money vs buying retail. For example, a ribbed cap for an adult might take me 75g of Andean Treasure, or just over $10 of materials if I were to buy full retail price, which I don't (there are sales all the time, and I buy from stashes on Rav). A basic alpaca ribbed cap on Amazon costs $40. So knitting can save money if you have expensive tastes and don't mind spending the time :)

A similar hat in acrylic would cost $5 or so retail, but still cost at least $1-$2 in yarn.

My favorite internet sources for affordable yarn are Deramores for acrylic/blends, Knitpicks for cottons and non-specialty wools, and Webs for merino.

I asked this in another thread but only got one response. So I thought I would ask for a few other opinions as I suck at picking clothes that actually look nice lol

Would anyone say this is a good jacket?
http://www.hm.com/us/product/15615?article=15615-E#article=15615-E

Also, what can I wear with this jacket? Would OCBDs work? Also, would it be weird to wear a beanie like this with it or does it not matter much?
http://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Acrylic-Watch-Black-Size/dp/B002G9UDYG/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1412445916&sr=1-1&keywords=watch+hat

Was thinking of buying the Brown one or would that not work with the padded jacket?

Edit: what about this Parka? http://m.hm.com/us/product/29223?article=29223-A

Same. I'd love a legit set for under $50 each.

Edit - Turns out Wigwam makes one in black. I'm looking for a navy or olive myself, but if you want black this is almost certainly superior to the Rothco for ~$13.

Edit2 - Turns out SmartWool makes a beanie for $25-30. Assorted colors. Unfortunate logo placement.

What looks perfect? The Carhartt? Because they are still readily available.

The beanie you linked looks alright. Don't know much about the brand.

Yay for gifts!

I hope things pick up for you soon. Way to keep on giving to the community even in your time of need.

I've had one of these Carhartt beanies for almost 2 years and it's been pretty close to perfect. Very warm and very much a steal

The helmet iphoneluver posted is what I have, I'd be willing to ride in XC, If I were you I'd head a skull cap to help wick the sweat away from your head. I'm blown away at the difference my skull cap makes, something like the EVS Sports Sweat Beanie .

I suggest getting a sweat beanie. I got it after a couple experiences in Robo Recall and it's helped.

It also helps turn VR-hair into the much more socially acceptable hat-hair. Note: -5 to Charisma while wearing.

Great suggestion. Did some more digging and will give this a shot. http://www.amazon.com/EVS-Sports-Sweat-Beanie-Black/dp/B006GFLI0O/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_y

Not OP, but I have some. I recently picked up a Carhartt watch cap, and it's killer for the price. The material is very substantial and the branding is cool. You can't go wrong with them.

Target also has some great beanies for $5 each, so if you have one near you you may want to stop by to check them out.

Hey guys, I'm looking at hats for the winter and really dig the Jeep cap and found this one and was wondering if I should buy this one or look around more. I'm also considering a beanie or toque maybe with a pom-pom on top or a wool watch cap like this thank you for any possible insight. Also just want to say my budget is $40 or less.

I swear by these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G9UDYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That second layer give you a lot more to work with.

They even make one with a little brim, which as someone with glasses, I really appreciate:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041LQXQO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That Carhartt beanie isn't even wool.

I'm using this Wigwam ($13.29). It gets so hot that I can't wear it unless the temperature is below 25F lol

Pretty sure he just found it at the Goodwill or something, but here's a link to some similar ones:

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I've been using this Wigwam hat to run in, and it's been great. A little scratchy, but the price is right.

I only wear "hats" in the winter. I wear things like This Carhartt one

It seems a bit pricey for a beanie. Would it be significantly warmer than this wool watch cap? http://www.amazon.com/WIGWAM-MILLS-F4707-052-OS-WORSTED-WATCH/dp/B00GS8DP8M/ref=pd_sim_sg_4

Don't like neff. I would recommend http://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Acrylic-Watch-Black-Size/dp/B002G9UDYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416113735&sr=8-1&keywords=carhartt+beanie

Is there a big difference between the Carhartt Acrylic Watch hat and the WIP version?

As in a $12.99 vs. $39.99 difference?

I live in Canada where its reaching freezing temps soon and could use a new black one.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f108/

http://www.amazon.com/Firefly-Multicolored-Beanie/dp/B008YOLRDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414209319&sr=8-1&keywords=firefly+hat

$20. Not terrible. I found mine on Etsy for ~$15 I think. A redditor here made it.

black beanie

Wool Beanie.

I would focus on shoes/boots, a hat, gloves, and a scarf. If you don't already have a couple of long-sleeve shirts and sweaters/sweatshirts then you should get some of those too.


Some ideas:


Boots


Hat


Gloves


Scarf

I bought this hat and this patch and just put it on the hat.

I just picked up a red Carhartt watch hat.

Inspo

Wigwam Wool Watch Cap

Bought 🤐 Jayne Beanie

I think the other responses have posted plenty of alternatives, but here are a few additional ones:

Smartwool Beanies for ~$20

WigWam beanie for $13

Just get a Carhartt one?

Edit: meant to reply to the poster above :/

Hard to go wrong with Carhartt for $8.

Good.

I bought a "Carhart" beanie from one of their prefered vendors that said it was authentic and in-stock only to be immediately notified after purchase it was out of stock and I would get it in a few weeks. So I tried canceling the order, but the vendor kept dogging and Amazon was no help. 3 weeks later it shows it in an envelope from China and ends up up being a thin, teeny piece of fabric with a cheap crooked patch. So I file a claim saying the vendor sold me fake product and I want a full return. I get no reply and resubmit. The vendor gets defensive and says I'm harassing him when I call him a fraud. I reach out again to Amazon but get no response.

Frustrated, I message Carhart on Facebook and tell them that Amazon is profiting off the sale of fake merch and wont do anything about it. I get a response in a few minutes and they're sending me a real beanie at no charge with a prepaid envelope for me to send them the fake item and all packaging. It's sad how quick Carhart helps me when I never gave them any money while Amazon and Freddy Fraudster in China can't be bothered.


Long story short, fuck Amazon because his store is still up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G9UDYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1