What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore the Active Fleece Hinged Balaclava on a long cold weather trail run where conditions kept changing and I needed something I could adjust without stopping. The hinged top pulls back easily for venting on the climbs and snaps right back into place when the wind picks up on exposed sections."Cold weather efforts have a way of demanding constant adjustments, too warm on the climb, too exposed on the ridge, never quite right for more than a few minutes at a time. The Smartwool Active Fleece Hinged Balaclava was designed to solve that problem, giving you a face layer that adapts as fast as conditions change without ever asking you to stop and sort it out. Soft-brushed merino sits directly against the skin for comfortable all-day wear, while recycled polyester on the outer face handles wind and elements without letting the cold through. The hinged top pulls back easily when output climbs and heat needs somewhere to go, then folds right back into place when the temperature drops again. Merino Sport fabric over the nose and mouth keeps airflow moving during hard efforts so breathing never feels restricted, making the Active Fleece Hinged Balaclava a genuinely versatile tool for anyone pushing hard through cold conditions.