Buff
Buff ThermoNet Neckwear (Solid Black)
- Warmth: 3/10 How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric.
- Wind and rain: 1/10 How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric.
- Weight: 6/10 How much it adds to your pack.
A warm, light neck tube for cold UK days and chilly nights in a tent
- Weight
- 63 g
- Type
- Neck gaiter
- Weather protection
- None
- Fabric
- 53% polyester, 43% recycled polyester, 4% elastane; PrimaLoft insulating fibres, seamless, 4-way stretch
Where to buy
Buff £20.95 In stock. Solid Black; many prints too. Free shipping from £39 (5 to 6 business days); the cost under £39 isn't published.
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Our ratings (out of 10)
1 to 10, compared with the whole market. Each says what it's based on. How we score
Warmth
Estimate from maker's specs: hat type and fabric 3/10How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric. 3: Below average. Fine for some trips, not others.
Estimate from maker's specs
Wind and rain
Estimate from maker's specs: maker's wind and water claims 1/10How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric. 1: A real weak point.
Estimate from maker's specs
Weight
Estimate from maker's specs: the maker's weight 6/10How much it adds to your pack. 6: A bit better than average.
Estimate from maker's specs
In short
Good for
- A warm, light neck tube for cold UK days and chilly nights in a tent
- High-effort cold-weather walking, where Buff rates its activity level as high
- Wearing as a neck gaiter or pulled up as a hat when the temperature drops
Strengths
- PrimaLoft insulating fibres give warmth without bulk in a seamless build (Buff)
- 4-way stretch and moisture-wicking fabric (Buff)
- 58% recycled content (Buff)
- Made in Spain
Weaknesses
- 63 g, almost twice the weight of the 34 g Original EcoStretch tube
- Not windproof or waterproof: Buff makes no such claim
- Synthetic fabric holds odour more than merino on multi-day trips
- 40 °C wash and no tumble drying (Buff's care label)
- Buff doesn't publish a weight: 63 g is Bike24's figure
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.
ShowHide sources (3)
- Buff UK: ThermoNet Neckwear, Solid Black (53% polyester, 43% recycled polyester, 4% elastane, PrimaLoft fibres, 58% recycled content, adult head 50-58 cm, made in Spain, price)
- Bike24: Buff ThermoNet Multifunctional Cloth, Solid Black (weight 63 g, weight source shown as manufacturer, barcode 8428927415127, 58% recycled polyester, PrimaLoft; Bike24 does not ship to the UK)
- Military: Buff Thermonet Protective Scarf, Solid Black (barcode 8428927415127, manufacturer code BU123209/999/10, the same style as Buff UK's 123209999)