Exactly what is the difference between a silk neckerchief and a silk scarf?

Other than the possibility that Boyscouts who wear neckerchiefs are 'in uniform' and those who wear scarfs are asked to leave.

Also check out Qiviut. Its wool from musk ox, also extremely soft, warm and expensive.

I'm sold on my Jinglebob's "wild rag"...and have shelved my neck gaiters and other similar gear. When I properly tie it
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/how-to-tie-a-scarf-cowboy-style/2227572649
It truly blocks the wind, traps warmth escaping from my shirt collar, takes up little or no space/weight, and makes me look rugged and western. Dude horses are clearly impressed.

Being a "noob" I really don't want to respond to this post. However, I feel I must, simply for posterity.

The difference between a neckerchief and a scarf, silk or not, is simple. One is inches long, one is feet long. Can you guess which one?

Although I'm new, let's all be civil. Stop the arguments. Stop the foolishness.

We all agree.

I agree 100% about the warmth of silk. My silk long underwear is one of my most prized camping items. Feels almost like it is electrically heated. It also makes blue jeans bearable in the cold (but that is for urban use; I'd avoid cotton while cold-weather camping). I may try the synthetic wicking alternative sometime but it will take a lot to get me to switch. The main downside is that I find the abrasion of walking causes little bits of silk fluff to end up around my socks at the end of the day. This seems to affect the long-johns rather than the tops, and does eventually wear the fabric thin over a few years. A relatively worn-out set of silks is currently in my winter car kit.

Steve

By The Way, all. Disregard my post. I'm getting arrogant when I shouldn't be. It's habit, and I'm sorry. If it happens again, please let me know - keep me in check.

Thanks,

Jimmy

Jimmy, I for one welcome you here and don't think it is either necessary (or our job) to "keep you in check." I will say (just so you can "re-calibrate" your expectations) that I think the responses in the thread were friendly and civil. A bit of kidding one-another is routine here, and almost always done in good taste. Welcome aboard.
By the way, I think the difference between neckerchief and scarf is in USE, not construction.
Noun 1. neckerchief - a kerchief worn around the neck.
kerchief - a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck. (heck, why can't I call a kerchief/neckerchief/scarf worn on my head a HAT.. if I want to!)