Warm hat

Purpose

Add or hold warmth cheaply — the first layer to add when you get cold.

Used in kits

• Alaskan Float Trip Fishing Kit

  Fishing

• Ice Fishing Day Kit

  Fishing

• Ultralight Overnight Backpacking Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Search and Rescue Field Team Kit

  Professional & Field Ops

• Portable Astrophotography Kit

  Hobby & Making

Alternatives

• Balaclava— Covers neck and face for real cold and wind.

Maintenance notes

• Keep a spare in cold-weather kits; they’re easy to lose.

Buying considerations

• Wool or synthetic stays warm damp; cotton does not.