I'm an avid outdoorsman.  I'm constantly hiking, backpacking, skiing, camping, trekking, etc and during the winter months here in the mountains of NC we are known for our fierce weather.  If it's not windy and snowing there is a problem with the planet!  I've used this Balaclava more times than I can count and have shared this with friends to get them going until we could get back to shelter (got caught in a storm with an unprepared friend).

This is great for stopping the wind.
Being soft on your skin.
Covers your ears, mouth, nose.
Easy to breathe through.
Great fit.
Compacts small.

For the money, this is a great purchase.