Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Balaclava - black
The Alpine Onset Merino 150 Balaclava is made from non-mulesed merino wool, recycled polyester, and UPF 30, and features a hidden hair tie—ideal for alpine tours, winter hikes, or other cool-weather activities where warmth, comfort, and versatility are essential.
Versatile warmth with unlined merino wool and UPF 30
The Alpine Onset merino 150 Balaclava is a technical base layer designed for active pursuits in cold conditions. It offers lightweight warmth and an adjustable face covering for outdoor performance and protection.
Made from a high-quality blend of merino wool, polyester, and spandex, this balaclava offers breathable comfort, natural odor-resistant properties, and moisture-wicking performance to keep your skin dry during strenuous activities. The lightweight fabric can be worn all day without feeling bulky, and the UPF 30 protection shields against harmful UV rays during sunny winter adventures. Thoughtful design features include a ponytail opening for full functionality, and an updated hinged construction allows for adjustable face coverage that adapts to changing weather conditions or activity intensity.
The Alpine Onset merino 150 Balaclava offers reliable warmth, comfort, and flexibility for quick movements in cold weather, whether on high-altitude tours or winter hikes.
Features of the Outdoor Research Alpine Onset merino 150 balaclava
- Breathability: 2/5
- Warmth: 3/5
- Stretch: 3/5
- Durability: 3/5
- Lightweight (150 g/m²)
- Naturally odor-resistant
- Non-mulesed wool
- Quick-drying
- UPF 30
- Moisture-regulating
- New material and new fit
- Ponytail connection
- Updated hinge design for adjustable face coverage
Material
53% wool, 42% polyester, 5% elastane
| Product Name: | Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Balaclava - black |
| Manufacturer: | Outdoor Research |
| Item Code: | ODR731475 |
| Material: | 53% wool, 42% polyester, 5% elastane |
| compression: | no |
| activity: | Cycling, Outdoor, Run, Trailrunning, Winter Sports |
| gender: | unisex |
| sun protection: | 30 |
| textile fabric: | Merino |
| washability: | do not iron, no dryer, no frabic softeners, do not bleach, cold wash |
| Season: | All Season |
| headwear version: | Face guard |
| Model year: | 2026 |
| Collection: | Autumn/Winter |
| Color: | Black |
| weight: | 37g |
| Weight Source: | Manufacturer |
| Sustainability: | Mulesing free |
| GTINs: | 196773131796, 196773131802 |
Manufacturer: Outdoor Research
In the following tables you will find information on the dress sizes of the manufacturer Outdoor Research.
Category: Headwear / Helmets
Unisex
| International | S | S / M | M | L | L / XL | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 6.6 - 7 | 6.6 - 7.2 | 7.1 - 7.3 | 7.4 - 7.5 | 7.5 - 7.6 | 7.6 - 9 |
| Inch | 21.5 - 21.7 | 21 - 22.5 | 21.7 - 22.5 | 22.5 - 23.2 | 22.5 - 24 | 23.2 - 24 |
| head circumference (cm) | 53.5 - 55 | 54.6 - 58.1 | 56.2 - 58.1 | 57 - 59 | 58.4 - 61 | 59 - 61 |
International S US 6.6 - 7 Inch 21.5 - 21.7
International S / M US 6.6 - 7.2 Inch 21 - 22.5
International M US 7.1 - 7.3 Inch 21.7 - 22.5
International L US 7.4 - 7.5 Inch 22.5 - 23.2
International L / XL US 7.5 - 7.6 Inch 22.5 - 24
International XL US 7.6 - 9 Inch 23.2 - 24
Women
| International | S / M | L / XL |
|---|---|---|
| US | 6.7 - 7 | 7 - 7.3 |
| Inch | 21 - 22 | 22 - 23 |
| head circumference (cm) | 53.5 - 55.8 | 55.8 - 58.4 |
International S / M US 6.7 - 7 Inch 21 - 22
International L / XL US 7 - 7.3 Inch 22 - 23
Kids
| International | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 18.5 | 20 | 21 | 22.5 |
| head circumference (cm) | 47 | 51 | 53 | 57 |
International XS Inch 18.5
International S Inch 20
International M Inch 21
International L Inch 22.5
Outdoor Research
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