I live in the Midwest and like to take 3-4 mile walks early in the morning. I was looking for a balaclava that would keep me warm enough to allow walking year-round, including in sub-zero conditions. The Ultraclava did the trick. It is warm and windproof. I have been out at 2 degrees F with 15 mph winds and was fine. I do wear my ski goggles when it's really cold to cover my eyes. I have not used it yet in wet conditions since it has been a very dry winter here. I don't wear it above 25 degrees F unless the wind is blowing since I don't need the coverage, but in very cold conditions it is quite useful. You will get some condensation around the mouth opening from your breath condensing but that is to be expected. I towel dry the area after each use and wash it weekly and it is no problem.