UPF 50+ Neck Gaiter – UV Sun Protection Face Mask, Balaclava, Headband & Scarf – Cooling, Breathable Fabric

I have been looking high and low for the right mask/right gaiter that does the job in this time of COVID. I wanted to find something that is comfortable and stays up. The product also needed to be something that my husband and 18-yr old son would also wear. We have had the gaiters for for a weeks now, and this product works perfectly. Some masks had made me claustrophobic. Some other gaiters were made of materials so light they wouldn't stay. THIS GAITER DOES THE TRICK. It is light weight, comfortable to wear, and stays up. I ended up liking it even more than anticipated because we went hiking the other day and I loved the versatility of the gaiter ... sun protection and got my hair off my neck. I can highly recommend.

I purchased 2 of these gators for use when I need a face covering during pandemic social distancing. These are great when you are going to be outdoors and just need it for when you pass people nearby...or when you are going quickly into an elevator or store. They are less effective when you need to wear one for longer periods of time. Mine tends to slip down over my nose and I have to rearrange it regularly. For situations when I need to wear a mask for longer periods of time, I prefer an actual face mask that has over-ear ties and a nose strip to keep the mask in place...and glasses from fogging up. My 100% cotton washable masks are also easier to breathe through...but these gators work well for short periods of time. They are also good to keep in the car in case you need one unexpectedly. They are very light weight and would pack well for travel too.

Great product. Easy to wear and very breathable material. The wash ability is so/so.. I wear tinted sunblock cream on face and neck. The stains did not come out after washing by hand twice or by machine 3x’s.

I initially chose this mask to wear when mowing the lawn, but I will also use it as a face mask during the COVID-19 epidemic. Without a mask, seasonal allergies can make me sick for a couple days each time I mow the lawn. I have been using a paper face mask while mowing for the last couple years, and it has helped a lot to prevent major allergy symptoms. However, when wearing the mask for 4 hours at a time, the elastic bands rub on my skin and it becomes very uncomfortable. I just received my WindRiver gaiter, so I don't yet know for sure how well it will filter allergens. However, I have tried it on, and it is definitely more comfortable than other types of masks I have used. There are no elastic strings to chafe the skin. In my opinion, it is also a more convenient option than other types of masks, especially if there is a need to put it on and off repeatedly -- as may be the case for use during the COVID-19 epidemic, for example, and you wish to remove the face mask when able to maintain social distancing, and put it back on when needed. In "gaiter mode", it stays comfortably out the way, around the neck, but ready to easily pull the top portion up for use as a face mask. Also, there is no worry about misplacing it. Other types of masks would typically be completely removed, but the gaiter is right where you left it: around your neck, readily available. Overall, these qualities make it a better option for me than other masks I have used. Also, I am happy with the quality of the material and the stitching of the seam and edges. After I use the gaiter for mowing, I will update this review with results on how well it filtered the allergens.UPDATE: My gaiter worked great at filtering the allergens while mowing. No problems breathing after mowing for hours today. My eyes, however, are extremely itchy, so I know there were allergens in the air. That is my confirmation the mask works.

I was excited to get a face mask that I could wear and not have to keep up with. I was saddened to see that it is made in China. It does run a little big and I may have to try to dry it so that it will shrink a little. It would probably fit a man's face or a larger face perfectly. It is comfortable and much better than the scratchy material masks that I have been wearing.

UPDATE: studies have shown that gaiters are worse than nothing for preventing Covid spread. They aerosolize your exhale. The gaiter is still good for all the points I mention below, but please don’t use one alone as a corona mask.ORIGINAL: At some point the mask restrictions will be relaxed, but I still want to protect myself and others, even if less than perfectly. The gaiter is nice as you can wear it scrunched around your neck and just pull it up when needed. And around your neck protects you from sun damage. My husband will wear his when doing yard work as he has been stung by a bee on the neck three times already. I wish I had one of these when I was commuting by train in Chicago as they really cover you well, better than a scarf. Take up little space and all but disappear when not in use.

As I’ve been adapting to running outdoors with face coverings, never being satisfied with the typical cotton of synthetic available I decided to give this gaiter a try. At 8.5” wide It’s form fitting across the nose and face which is essential, last thing I want to deal with is a covering that continually slips during use. I also wear glasses, and found that if I fold down the top edge 1-2 times it creates a nice seal that prevents my glasses from fogging during exercise. It’s also breathable, lightweight, and has UV protection which is going to be very handy as the summer months approach. Lastly, it’s easy to pull down to get fresh air during a workout and easy to pull back up when encountering other people. Great value overall, I look forward to lots of regular use. And, when we can safely roam without face coverings this will be great for travel, hiking, really anyplace dusty or sunny. Lastly, had a mixup with the color ordered and company responded quickly and solved the issue.

I use it for when I play pickleball to help with sun protection. It doesn’t stay up on top of neck, but hits mid neck. My lower part had a problem with the sun, so it works for me.I don’t use it up over my nose like picture shows.