The thermal weight buff
My merino wool buff is one of those bits of kit that finds its
way into my rucksack on most occasions even in the warmer months.
It’s a
versatile piece of kit that that has many uses; in winter I wear it as a
neckerchief to seal the gap around my neck and mid layer, and in summer it
becomes a beanie or nightcap to keep my head warm around camp or whilst
sleeping. The bonus of using it as a nightcap is that I can pull it over my
eyes as it’s getting lighter ensuring a few extra hours sleep after sun up.
I’m always pleased to get a kit upgrade and the guys at http://www.kitshack.com/ have sent me a thermal version of
the merino buff to try out. Effectively it’s a heavier weight version of the
original – 27% heavier – with a brushed finish and a much thicker and denser
weave, and it tips the scales at 70g.
In the middle of August trying out a thermal buff might be a
tall order, well at least I hope so, but I’ll be out bikepacking another section
of the NCN 4 in early September so will tuck it in my spare clothing dry bag. I
might not need it during the day but as a nightcap it will get some use.
