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Mountain Equipment Stretch Fleece Beanie (Black)

Mid Confidence: Low
  • 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: 8/10 How much it adds to your pack.

Lowest price we found

£20 at Mountain Equipment

In stock. Delivery £5. Checked 8 Nov 2026.

RRP £20, checked 20 Oct 2026.

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A thin wind-resistant hat for cold hill days and under a helmet or hood

Weight
20 g
Type
Beanie
Weather protection
Wind or water resistant
Fabric
263 g/m2 stretch Powerfleece with brushed back; elastic, flatlocked seams (Mountain Equipment)

Where to buy

Mountain Equipment £20 In stock. Delivery £5. Black, one size, 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 7/10

How warm it keeps your head and ears, from its type and fabric. 7: Better than most.

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Wind and rain

Estimate from maker's specs: maker's wind and water claims 5/10

How well it keeps wind and rain out, from the maker's claims and fabric. 5: Does the job. Average for wild-camping gear.

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Weight

Estimate from maker's specs: the maker's weight 8/10

How much it adds to your pack. 8: Clearly better than most.

Estimate from maker's specs

In short

Good for

  • A thin wind-resistant hat for cold hill days and under a helmet or hood
  • Winter mountain use: Mountain Equipment calls it a beanie for serious conditions
  • A light spare hat for a cold camp

Strengths

  • Very light at 20 g (Mountain Equipment's figure)
  • Mountain Equipment calls it highly wind-resistant, for warmth and wind resistance
  • 263 g/m2 stretch fleece with a brushed back
  • Elastic, flatlocked seams for comfort

Weaknesses

  • No water-resistance claim from Mountain Equipment
  • One size, with no head-size range published
  • 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.

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  1. Mountain Equipment: Stretch Fleece Beanie, Black (weight 20 g, 263 g/m2 stretch Powerfleece with brushed back, wind resistance, price £20, in stock) Specs, 20 Oct 2026