In reply to sporky:
> I did think they might be taking the piss but just wanted to check I wasn't missing out on some clever contraption!
Sorry Sporky that was childish of me.
On a more adult note, folk who live in the colder regions, wear coats with hoods trimmed with fur.
This creates a warm environment around the face in and hence the air that you breathe in is warmer.
Im not sure what trip you’ve got planned, climbing or sightseeing, but I bought the Mrs a Fjallraven Nuuk parka for Xmas, and it has an excellent hood with a fake fur trim to it.
Its quite heavy so wouldn’t be suited to climbing activities, but great for sightseeing etc
take care
Dave