Outdoors > A Buff
November 18th, 2021
This is a boring, unexciting gift. There is no universe where a buff produces an ooh. I love my buff, and even I wouldn’t be excited to receive it.
But I love my buff. It’s small and light, so lives in my bag permanently. It’s surprisingly warm when worn as a neckscarf: ideal to slip on when the temperature drops after sunset, whether you’re sitting on a bar patio or around the campfire. In winter it’s a second layer under a thick scarf, and pulls up to cover your face. I also wear mine a lot while cycling, covering the top of my head & ears under my helmet. It keeps the wind off, which makes a big difference in comfort. It’s easy to clean & dries quickly. Mine’s about 10 years old and still going strong. In summary: you’re giving a reliable, easy, warm friend.
You can buy directly from Buff for $25, and they’re commonly stocked in outdoors stores for similar prices. They’re also on Amazon, but currently $10 more expensive (Buy on Amazon UK, Amazon CA, or Amazon US.)
There are cheaper versions out there, which will be fine. Buff also makes a thicker “polar” version, which I haven’t tried.