Mountain Equipment
Mountain Equipment Stretch Fleece Balaclava (Black)
- Warmth: 7/10 How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric.
- Wind and rain: 5/10 How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric.
- Weight: 6/10 How much it adds to your pack.
Cold, windy winter days on the hill: Mountain Equipment calls it a close-fitting balaclava for sub-zero conditions
- Weight
- 70 g
- Type
- Balaclava
- Weather protection
- Wind or water resistant
- Fabric
- 263 g/m2 stretch Powerfleece with brushed back; four-panel fit, flatlocked seams, elastic face binding
Where to buy
Mountain Equipment £35 In stock. Delivery £5. Black, S/M and L/XL in stock. Free UK mainland delivery over £50; standard delivery £5.00 under £50 (Mountain Equipment delivery page). No other UK shop found selling this version.
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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 5/10How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric. 5: Does the job. Average for wild-camping gear.
Estimate from maker's specs
Weight
Estimate from maker's specs: the maker's weight 6/10How much it adds to your pack. 6: A bit better than average.
Estimate from maker's specs
In short
Good for
- Cold, windy winter days on the hill: Mountain Equipment calls it a close-fitting balaclava for sub-zero conditions
- Under a helmet or hood: close fit with flatlocked seams
- Sleeping in a cold tent when the neck and face need cover
Strengths
- 70 g (Mountain Equipment) for a full balaclava
- 263 g/m2 brushed-back stretch fleece, which Mountain Equipment's feature list gives "for warmth and wind resistance"
- Four-panel ergonomic fit and elastic binding around the face opening
Weaknesses
- No water-resistance claim from Mountain Equipment
- One weight for both sizes, so the L/XL probably weighs more
- Only one UK seller found: Mountain Equipment's own shop, on a new autumn 2026 product
Sources
We haven't tested this ourselves. Every score comes from these specs, tests and reviews.