The Italians probably saw the infamous USGI cold weather face mask and decided to one-up the US by making something even more fetishized and hilarious. Now you can wear something that effectively baits your friends into telling you to zip it.
The elephant in the room is obviously the zipper-enclosed mouth. While it allows you to open and close the mouth area for really cold conditions, it’s equally hilarious as it is functional with a nylon flap behind the zipper so your lips or dare we say tongue can’t freeze to the zipper. Like other balaclavas, this features a mono-eye-hole so your POV of the action isn’t hindered.
The poly/wool mix is lightweight yet also warm enough for colder climates, and is a delightfully off-white color to both blend in with the snow and give off seriously insane Jason-esque vibes when you don it.
Specs
Italian White 'Alpini' Balaclava
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Wife hates it. Tells me to stop wearing it in public because it smells bad. I won't, however. It's warm, I'm not trying to dox myself, and unwanted interactions have ceased. 10/10 -recommended.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Thing looks horrifying, even scarier when died.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Genuinely the comfiest balaclava ever.
Do you get weird looks from time to time? ....Yes but its okay, its your autism and you can larp in whatever way you want
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Awesome color. Awesome product. Awesome price.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great quality for the price; the material is smooth and soft, and the hilarious mouth-hole really does work for letting moisture out while keeping heat in. The fit is just about perfect on my skull (I wear a 61cm hat size), and the ear-padding lets it work with headphones. It should be noted that it's relatively thin, but still adds enough padding that already-snug hats will feel like a forced fit - slightly oversized hats will fit perfectly. I've not yet encountered any winter days fierce enough to find the limits of its insulative properties, but so far it feels like a well-balanced warmth, and it was the last piece of gear I needed to achieve zero exposed skin for outdoor activity.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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