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A neck gaiter is the unsung hero of four-season accessorizing, and we tested the best of the best.
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The humble neck gaiter, in its many iterations, is a versatile solution to this problem.
These are our top-rated neck gaiters for 2025.
It is quite long, and can feel constricting around your head.
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Wed love a more absorbent material to help with sweat and runny noses.
This has been our go-to neck gaiter for skiing for the past few years.
When used around your neck, it does let some drafts in.
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We used this wide Merino neck gaiter during cold hikes and snowy days in New York City.
This isnt quite hefty enough for true insulation.
We also love the fun patterns and fabrics, and it dries fast after getting damp.
Finally, this has UV protection, making it a good option for warm-weather pursuits as well.
Its slightly shorter than other options weve tried.
Upon receiving each gaiter, we analyzed its materials, tag placement, design, and stretch.
If youre aiming for a warm-weather neck gaiter, look for lighter materials that wick sweat and breathe well.
Longer neck gaiters can be doubled over or scrunched down to provide extra coverage without letting air through.
Longer gaiters can be tied upinto a beanieor wrapped around the bottom of your face as a balaclava.
We also love pulling them up over our nose for windy lift rides.
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on when you want to wear it.
We appreciate wicking materials that breathe well and resist odor buildup.
This can be either synthetic or natural fibers, it just depends on your preferences.
Our favorite natural fibers include Merino wool and the less common alpaca wool.
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