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    How do you keep your face warm?

    Ive been doing some backyard winter hammock testing and have gotten down to 23 degrees F comfortably except for one thing my nose and cheeks get really cold. Im sure there are some ways to help keep the heat on my face but other than a bank robbers ski mask what do you use? i have a nice insulated hood my wife sewed me and I wear a light balclava but if I could just keep my nose and cheeks warm id be set.

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    I use my military poncho liner. Its big for this purpose and I just keep it loosely piled around my head. Keeps it warm with out feeling restrictive.
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    I use a Balaclava that covers my cheeks and nose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OutandBack View Post
    I use a Balaclava that covers my cheeks and nose.
    +1 on the Balaclava
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    I carry a mask with ear loops used in Dr's offices & hospitals (& by people doing cleaning) & this seems to be enough for me. Also seems to keep the moisture from my breath off my TQ.
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    I wear a buff for that job.
    I ride a recumbent.
    I like to HAM it up on the CW.
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    Of course I sleep in a hammock!

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    A thin balaclava or my Buff works well, and a cheap acrylic cap from WallyWorld (usually $1.50 on closeout this time of year) works great for the nose - just roll the double layer down!

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    I wear a rabbit fur hat with the ear-flaps tied down and a long wool scarf.

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    excellent idea Doctari.
    I use the buff pulled up over and over the nose when kinda cold....when real cold i turn to the balaclava

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    I pin a square foot of Zorb fabric (like a super absorbent backpacking towel) to the top of my hood let it lie loosely over my face. I can breathe through it easily, and the air under it next to my face stays fairly warm.

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