UPDATE: Black Rock Gear has, sadly, closed their doors.
OK, one more tonight, and this is one for the Christmas list, except that you’ll have to have this on your Christmas list for next year because these hats are so friggin’ awesome that they sell out every year. Actually, don’t wait a whole year. Order now and you’ll still get it in time to enjoy it.
As you can probably tell, I’m a total gear nerd. I think the only reason I have hobbies is because I like to shop for and buy the gear. I was looking for a great winter hat that would keep my head warm, but not too warm and not weigh a lot. Handmade in the US, these goose-down beanies fit the bill.
They actually make a few different models: the HadronS, the Original, and the Nobul with temperature ratings of 10-45, 20-50 and 30-55 respectively. You can’t go wrong with the original. It weighs just under 22 grams. Side Note: I Googled 22 grams to give you an idea of how little that is and apparently only these hats and marijuana weigh 22 grams.
I love supporting small boutique manufacturers who are doing cool stuff. Check out Black Rock Gear and their amazing hats.
Black Rock Gear $65