Smaller than I expected, light weight, seems were too obvious. Not worth the price

I have to admit to being excited at the prospect of getting my new sherpa cap, when I did get it I was appalled, the craftsmanship was child like visible seams showing white seams through the black material that I can best describe as black nylon mop head, it is small enough to fit a teen age girl to pull it on I thought it was going to rip the seams, Rustek should read this review because payola is filing a dispute for me, and it will be much cheaper for rusted to send a mailing label than for me to purchase the return shipping, this without doubt will be returned

I find it to be a bit chilly with wind and temps in the teens (F) or below but I would 100% buy again. If it gets too cold out I just wear a balaclava under it or a shell hood and I find the fun carefree look of this Sherpa hat tones down the visual abrasiveness of a balaclava. Plus I enjoy how fluffy this thing is. I really don't care for traditional beanies I feel like I don't have the head shape / face shape for them so I don't care for how I look but this one the Sherpa beanie I feel good with. I only wish there was fleece pile liner on the inside. I understand that adds a layer of production complication and price but would bring this hat to the next level. Now all that being said with the beanie in its current form I find it is great for very cold weather IF I have a good down jacket with a hood. It has enough breathability to it to keep moisture from accumulating and the fluffiness pared with the jacket hood helps create air pockets to trap warm air while allowing your body to vent moisture.

This beanie looks great and even better it's so comfortable. I purchased it to be worn underneath my trapper hat. I didn't think it would be warm enough for Alaska by itself. I was wrong! This is the only beanie I wore the whole trip in 5 to 15 degree weather.

Love my Sherpa cap. Very warm and soft. A little snug but great look for cold weather