Mountain Equipment
Mountain Equipment Flash Beanie (BNight / Mustard / Goblin)
- Warmth: 7/10 How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric.
- Wind and rain: 1/10 How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric.
- Weight: 5/10 How much it adds to your pack.
A warm knitted hat for cold evenings at camp and around town
- Weight
- 80 g
- Type
- Beanie
- Weather protection
- None
- Fabric
- 50% wool, 50% acrylic crochet knit with an internal microfleece headband (Mountain Equipment)
Where to buy
Tiso £28 In stock. Delivery £3.99. Tiso lists it as men's, Mountain Equipment as unisex. Free delivery over £50, otherwise £3.99.
View at shop: TisoMountain Equipment £28 In stock. Delivery £5. BNight/Mustard/Goblin in stock; the other four colours sold out. Free UK mainland delivery over £50; standard delivery £5.00 under £50.
View at shop: Mountain EquipmentPrices checked 8 Nov 2026 on each shop's own page; shops can change them. We earn no commission on these links; shops are listed by price. More
Our ratings (out of 10)
1 to 10, compared with the whole market. Each says what it's based on. How we score
Warmth
Estimate from maker's specs: hat type and fabric 7/10How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric. 7: Better than most.
Estimate from maker's specs
Wind and rain
Estimate from maker's specs: maker's wind and water claims 1/10How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric. 1: A real weak point.
Estimate from maker's specs
Weight
Estimate from maker's specs: the maker's weight 5/10How much it adds to your pack. 5: Does the job. Average for wild-camping gear.
Estimate from maker's specs
In short
Good for
- A warm knitted hat for cold evenings at camp and around town
- Low-level winter walking and everyday wear: Tiso lists hiking, bouldering and everyday use
- Cold, calm days when you want wool in the blend
Strengths
- 50% wool, 50% acrylic crochet knit
- Internal microfleece headband for extra warmth and comfort (Mountain Equipment)
Weaknesses
- 80 g (Mountain Equipment), heavier than the brand's fleece beanies at 20 to 40 g
- No wind or water claim: a knit lets wind through
- Weight differs by source: 80 g at Mountain Equipment (90 g for older colours in its data), 70 g at Tiso
- A knit hat packs bulkier than a fleece one
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.