It just so happens that my baclava arrived a mere two hours before a major blizzard hit. So I wore it to do chores and check on my horses in 40+ mph winds and 10 degree cold. It performed GREAT. I love that the face hole is adjustable - I can choose to have my entire face exposed all the way down to just my eyes, all with the tug of the string. And I especially love that, unlike the other facemasks I've tried, this one doesn't make me feel suffocated. The fabric around the nose and mouth tents out/hangs loose (while still staying snug around the edges) so I can easily breathe air without even thinking about it instead of feeling like I have to inhale and exhale with extra effort just to get air in/out. And the neck part is long enough that it tucks into my coat enough that no cold air sneaks in through the bottom. Love love love!