Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava
Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava

Eighty Four FR Combat Balaclava

$59.99 USD
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 154 reviews
Color
  • Pre-Sale — Tan 499 Ships Nov
  • Pre-Sale — Wolf Grey Ships Oct
  • One Size Fits Most
  • Made In The USA With US Materials
  • Berry Compliant — made in the USA with US-made materials
  • Inherently Flame-Retardant Tencate Defender M™️ Fabric
  • 61% Viscose, 24% Aramid, 11% Nylon, 4% Elastane
  • Tan 499 Colorway
  • Quick-Drying
  • High breathability mesh for 3-season use
  • No-chafe seams
  • Fitted facepiece stays on your nose bridge without bunching up
  • Can be worn as a full balaclava, facepiece only, headpiece only, or neck gaiter
  • Comfortably fits underneath ballistic/bump helmets with chinstrap harnesses
  • Low Bulk - fits in any pants pocket!

Here's how to keep your FR Balaclava as fresh as the day you got it and retain color fastness:

Always machine wash on "low", "gentle" or "delicate" setting and line dry in the shade.

Never wash with dark colors or use strong detergents. Do not Iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener (Fabric softener can harm the FR Properties of the balaclava). To retain low NIR reflectivity, do not use detergents with optical brighteners.

For more information on FR gear care, see the fabric OEM's article on the subject

Due to the elastane content of the balaclava, it's normal for it to stretch over use and to slightly shrink in the wash. It may require it to be re-broken in but it will retain its shape for years to come. 

A Cult-Hit Design, Reborn & Refined

How a viral balaclava went the way of the dodo bird, and how we brought it back...

Avian Origins

A balaclava design became famous for appearing on SAS operator Christian Craighead, AKA "Obi Wan Nairobi" during a heroic counter-terror operation in Kenya. Some also know this balaclava for being persona-defining for Administrative Results on YouTube before he unmasked.

After Pictures of Craighead circled the internet like wildfire, it became an object of obsession for any gear enthusiast. Apparently, a certain company from Canada didn't understand that, because civilians cannot purchase one new anymore.

Civilians have long been upset with LEO/MIL Restricted product constraints, but How the heck can you justify restricting a piece of clothing?

Our Eighty-Four FR Balaclava with is the result of our disdain with the state of military contract manufacturers giving the middle finger to us civilians. We've thrown down the gauntlet, sourced the same materials as the one that got famous, and made our own. 

Dialed In Fit, Versatile Function (Click To Learn More)

Fitted Facepiece

one of our main complaints about the original, which you can even see on the famous pics of Mr. Craighead are the sometimes-floppy fit. The facepiece's elastic has been brought in to result in a much better fit over your nose and stays on your face without irritation.

'Owl Neck' Drape

The neck drape is constructed to tuck in to your shirt and stay in your shirt. It allows a large range of motion even when buckled into a helmet harness.

Wear It Your Way

Unlike traditional balaclavas, the hood-and-facepiece design allows this one to be worn in a few different ways:

You can either go full ninja-mode with the eye slot, pull down the facepiece to still cover your head and ears, wear the facepiece with the top-hood scrunched down in back, or even go "gaiter" mode with it just covering your neck.

One Size Fits Better.

We've tested on heads large (24"+) and Small, and it fits and functions as it should on just about everyone, regardless of how hard you've been working out your brain at the library.

No Skimping On Materials.

The body fabric is the most breathable Flame-Retardant material on the market we're aware of. It's the exact same stuff as the original, made in the USA. There's a difference between chemical treatments for FR and being inherently FR.

Chemical FR treatments on fabric are more affordable, but not always honest. Some of them might even melt and drip on your skin causing painful burns despite having a "Flame resistance". It wears away in the wash, can irritate your skin, and is a cheap way to slap "FR" on your product. We did things the hard way instead.

Inherently FR materials are far better at doing their job — They have a very high heat resistance, and most importantly, "self-extinguish" under high heat and even direct contact with flames. The material takes the damage and safely smoldering away to avoid harming anything that's underneath it, like your skin. (See burnt example above)

Cool As A Cucumber.

Our pictured test with a butane flame applied to the fabric for an unreasonably long time barely made a mark. Not Scientific at all, but a demonstration of how the fabric behaves under high (3,578 degrees Fahrenheit) heat directly applied.

Inherently FR fabric can get expensive But every penny spent is worth it here. The "Tencate Defender M" fabric is extremely comfortable in any weather condition, quick drying, low bulk, and it doesn't itch if you have sensitive skin or a big 'ol beard.

Disclaimer:

Stay safe when dealing with anything that gives off sparks, open flames, or radiates a large amount of heat. While the FR Fabric is the same as the original and could theoretically be a last line of defense, we have not yet submitted the balaclava for testing and certification.

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Im Literally Him!!

So far its extremely breathable while keeping dust and brush trimmings out of the airway, its losoe and tight in just the right fittint spots while hanging over the neck longer than any other balaclava or hood I’ve experienced. looking forward to the other ones!

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I like it.

Bought on pre order. Waited for a while. Then it finally came in… and so did I. It’s great.

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As Good If Not Better Than You Know Who's

Does its job good and works as intended.

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Amazing

I love it. It's well vented, not too heavy, and doesnt get in my peripheral view at all. Normally any form of mask bothers me but I can wear this for long periods without a complaint

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Obi Wan at home

Excellent product to add to my collection, considering both colorways for a team application.

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