If I’m honest, purchasing a neck gaiter was never really on my radar for this trip. But having stumbled across them and reading about all its possibilites and usage flexibility it seemed like a great idea.
Weighing only 34g and being highly compressible, this little item can keep the midday sun off the back of my neck during the day and keep me warm in my sleeping bag at night.
The material for this new model apparently has moisture wicking properties and a 50+ UPF rating which sounds pretty impressive to me.
Once again I seem to have been drawn to a blue colour scheme. I don’t know why. Maybe I’ll figure it out when I have all that time to get all up in my head. Ha ha.
Product Name: Buff Coolnet UV+ Multifunctional Tubular Neck Warmer – Harq
Brand: Buff
Supplier: Wild Earth
Cost (AUD): $31.82
Weight: 34g
Carried: On Person
Total Pack Weight to Date: 5.163kg
Total On Person Weight to Date: 2.328kg
Total Cost to Date (AUD): $2947.85
Link: https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/buff-coolnet-uv-harq/B074-AP-350992/
I think that handy and very practical piece of fabric will end up being your most prized possession. Like a small child’s blankie, will likely get you through some hard times.
That and furiously sucking my thumb in the fetal position no doubt. Ha ha