NRS Mystery Storm Hood

Definitely not warm enough for cold water kayaking. I wanted a cold water spring run-off hood for Colorado rivers. This hood wasn't as warm as the NRS beanie I wanted to upgrade. Also it let water in the ear perforations which I didn't like (resulting in an ear ache).

its a great product i use it when kayaking in cold weather also i work construction and sometimes use it as a hardhat liner on rainy cool days .

Great product, it keeps my head warm even when the air temperature is in the 30's.

Great must have for winter paddling in cold cold water. Keeps your head warm after you roll.

This hat works good if you are looking for extreme splash-wear I believe, but it would not do a lot for full head immersion during rolls.

Cold water in your ears is a large player in cold shock, and because this hood have vented ears to assist with hearing, the cold water does immediately seep straight into your ears if you get immersed. I find 40 deg water really really cold.

I have concluded (due to the tightness) that if I want just splash wear protection, I could go with a bigger hat just to make it more comfortable. For me I find the hat is too tight for casual wearing on a cold day if it's not going to seal.

Wicked piece of gear. After a weekend of using this for kayaking in southern Canada over spring break I can definitely attest to the craftsmanship and comfort of this head piece. Each time I went for a swim in the barely above 0 degrees Celsius water I found myself warm and comfortable each time upon exiting the river. I use this mainly for kayaking and am extremely happy with my decision to purchase it.

I use it when I roll or surf in 50 deg water. The hood does make it harder to hear others.

For kayaking, this hood offers protection from cold water while not being too restrictive. It does not create strain on the jaw, a problem for most full hoods. It fits comfortably under a helmet. When worn with a drysuit, it helps keeps water from seeping through the neck line. A must for winter and early spring boating.

I wear a medium helmet, so I ordered a a medium, it was tight, so I returned it, got the large/ex-large, and it fit much better. I'm not sure how it would fit if you have a large head though...

Fits perfect, very comfortable, kept me super warm on my local, infamously cold run, and it added some needed padding between my uncomfortable helmet strap and my chin... a welcomed unexpected benefit. Satisfied once again.