Waterproof neck warmer for god's sake

[Gezza]

Hi guys

I am looking for a half bloody decent WATERPROOF and warm neck warmer here in NZ. Sick of paying overseas companies rip off prices for there freight prices (ie 20 quid to have one delivered to me from the U.K) what a joke.

Thanks for any input
Gazza

[Scubbo]

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[FJRider]

Try the ladies department ...

Something in pink perhaps ...

[eldog]

Try the ladies department ...

Something in pink perhaps ...

Would that also be wrap around fur lined?

[caspernz]

Mine is from Rev'it and it works just fine.

The budget version is available at Torpedo 7.

Yeah I've got both...

[Moi]

I bought a fleece neck-band thingy from Kathmandu some years ago. Put the jacket on, then that folded over round the neck, acts as a seal between the jacket and helmet. Appears to be as waterproof as anything is waterproof. Certainly warm!

[rambaldi]

My go to is a buff, I have one with part of it being the normal stretchy stuff and the other is a polar-fleece type thing. It isn't waterproof but I have found it is still warm while sopping wet. Used it a few times on the boat while diving as a beanie. On more than one occasion I have gotten it completely sodden and it has still kept my head nice and warm.

On the bike I usually keep it around my neck, but on particularly cold nights when commuting home I would have it up over my nose, with the polar-fleece still on my neck. As a half balaclava type thing, it works quite well.

[pritch]

I have accumulated a selection of the buff type things. The Oxford product is the most robust, if not quite as comfortable as the others. None would be waterproof but the thing is, any neck warmer that goes inside the collar of the jacket will probably wick water down the inside of the jacket.

[FJRider]

Would that also be wrap around fur lined?

Fur lined is not politically correct ... go for that ...

[eldog]

I have a snood, not particularly warm, but stops wind getting between the helmet and the jacket. It’s not quite cotton and there is no markings, so I dunno what material.
it doesnt seem to wick that much and dries quite quickly.

the best thing I have found so far is a rain coat with a large collar which stops the rain under the helmet, it has a hood which is rolled away, this forms a rolled edge and provides a reasonable seal. Only occasionally does the odd drop of cold water pass down my back.

like balaclavas try to get one without a seam

[FJRider]

... like balaclavas try to get one without a seam

I always wear a sports Balaclava under my helmet ... purchased from most sports shops for about $10.

They cut down wind noise and stop drafts. It also helps the helmet slide over my ears easier.