With the feel of a lightweight baselayer, and a core spun merino of wool around a nylon core for strength, the Smartwool Merino 150 Neck Gator is one of the most versatile pieces of protection you can put in a pocket. UPF 20+ protection and flatseam construction from spring skiing to autumn walks, summer mornings out on the lake, and chilly offices and classrooms this is 17.5 inches of 150 weight wool to press into all kinds of service. Triple fold it and you’ve a casual scarf when you need to add warmth to a sweater. Double it over and you’ve got a face mask on the mountain, in an office, tuck it into your open shirt collar and it’s an ascot to keep you comfortable when the heating and cooling system isn’t. Roll it four times and it’s a headband, unfold it, pull it on, give the center a twist, and fold the remaining over, and you’ve got a handy beanie cap. One of those little things that once you have it you can’t imagine how you made it through the year without it. It’s even machine washable on a cold, gentle, cycle, and hang dries in no time flat. The best thing in your pocket when the weather changes or a chill hits.