KryptekMen's 19ZEPNGRWG Balaclavas

Good seller.

Parfais pour ma tenue Typhon

Granted I'm not a small guy, but I'm not obese either! 6' tall, 52 chest, 34/36 waist, 238lbs.. I wear an XL hat size. I own other "one size fits most" neck gaiters and balaclavas... and they fit. This one? It's tight for sure! Had to put both forearms in it (tight for that too!) and spread it with force to be able to get it over my head ...which is shaved bald and shiny as a baby's butt.... and it was still tight. Had to stretch it again after forcing it over my head in strategic places. The bottom of the neck rolled over, had to play with that. The neck portion had to be stretched further to keep blood flow thru my carotid artery (for real... it was really singing till i got it stretched more! ). You can forget wearing this balaclava style, because if you can get it into position it doesn't lay on your face. It looks kinda like a 1970's parka hood snorkel, no matter how much you play with it. If you back it down and wear it gaiter style, over the mouth and nose... and stretch it further you can get away with it (and breathe too! ). Not really made for American heads, unless that American is a child, a petite female, or just plain small. I finally got it stretched out where it's usable... and got my daily isometric workout. No kidding about that either... it took a full 20 minutes of playing with it... just hope it doesn't shrink when I wash it! Lol I'm giving it 4 stars because of the fit and I'm being generous, plus I got it to work. (I'll keep it cuz it's not worth the work to send it back for 10 bucks.) If you're smaller than I am, or you don't mind the workout ... it's still kinda nice.... then just pull the trigger and get it. I like all of my other Kryptek stuff very much with few exceptions, and I do own alot of it. I even have more coming. I think Kryptek should listen to the other reviewers besides myself and start making this stuff right here in the good old US of A! After all, we're paying made in the USA prices for this stuff! Not for nothing, with overseas shipping container costs what they are, maybe they'll save money making em here (or break even) ... get better quality work, and create a few more jobs while they're at it! Not to mention you have alot of folks that won't buy stuff if it's not made here in the US ...Just sayin'...

I have a couple of similar neck gators from Eddie Bauer but this one from Kryptek is my favorite. Of course, the camo is super cool. But, putting aside the camo pattern, what makes this stand out for me is the little details. Unlike my other neck gator, this one is just a bit longer and both ends are nicely stitched. It's also just a touch wider. Thus, it's just really well made. It's a go to for me in the winter and any time I'm traveling. It's an easy five star purchase and I totally recommend it.

Does not stretch and is kinda small