#259797 - 04/23/13 09:25 PM
Re: My urban kit
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 05/05/07
Posts: 3601
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I use mine mostly as a hairband. It works well for that, and I love that I can just slide it down for a neck warmer, but I can't bring myself to buy one. Frankly, IMO, they're way overpriced, at least in these parts. Even the knock-offs are expensive. $20 buff (I've seen them as high as $40 for a polar one) vs $3 bandana? I'll buy a bandana, thanks. In the meanwhile, I'll use these two buffs until they wear out, and try to figure out a cheapo DIY alternative, or just keep on using my trusty bandanas.
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#259800 - 04/23/13 10:11 PM
Re: My urban kit
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
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you might want to do a little research as to the color of your bandana, if you live in an area with active gang associations...something like a neutral tan or OD... don't know how up to date the list from Wikipedia is on gang associated colors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_colors
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#259803 - 04/23/13 11:36 PM
Re: My urban kit
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Addict
Registered: 01/09/09
Posts: 631
Loc: Calgary, AB
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Big fan of Buffs here; I find them very versatile and useful.
Personal uses include: a neck gaiter when its still cool but I have the motorcycle out, a sleeping mask for camping, a facemask for sub-zero weather, and a simple cap.
I have just the one right now (a plain black Original Buff), but I always have it with me. It folds up nice & is virtually imperceptible in the back pocket of my pants.
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#259818 - 04/24/13 04:19 AM
Re: My urban kit
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Addict
Registered: 05/04/02
Posts: 493
Loc: Just wandering around.
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I have a military version of the buff. A bit longer and much better material. No labels though so no idea of the material. Been carrying it over 10 years and I am second owner. Great item.
For bandannas, I buy tea dyed muslin. Cheap. I just rip it to the size I need. Nip the edge to get it started and then rip it. Tears in a straight line along the thread line.
Nomad
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#259820 - 04/24/13 11:08 AM
Re: My urban kit
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Old Hand
Registered: 01/28/10
Posts: 1174
Loc: MN, Land O' Lakes & Rivers ...
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I use mine mostly as a hairband. It works well for that, and I love that I can just slide it down for a neck warmer, but I can't bring myself to buy one. Frankly, IMO, they're way overpriced, at least in these parts. Even the knock-offs are expensive. $20 buff (I've seen them as high as $40 for a polar one) vs $3 bandana? I'll buy a bandana, thanks. In the meanwhile, I'll use these two buffs until they wear out, and try to figure out a cheapo DIY alternative, or just keep on using my trusty bandanas. How 'bout these...$5.99 shipped... http://www.amazon.com/MIXED-COLORS-MULTI-SCARF-BANDANAS/dp/B004QFBXGK/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_z
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#259966 - 04/26/13 06:03 PM
Re: My urban kit
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Old Hand
Registered: 06/03/09
Posts: 982
Loc: Norway
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My favorite bit of cold weather gear is a wool Buff. I use it to cover my neck, my ears, my head, and/or my face. I carry it constantly. +1. Me too. Only trouble with buffs is the way they disappear in urban environments, I loose one every 2nd month or so. And since it looks like some rag someone has thrown away you can be pretty sure someone else will toss it in the bin immediately.
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