Elm Company™ Claw Hood Balaclava will keep you warm and dry in winter conditions!
About Elm Company™:
Elm Company’s roots started in L.A.; entering its 13th year, it is known for its headwear designs and production of hats, beanies, and facemasks for summer and winter seasons. In late 2013, Elm brought back former founder Brett Wiley to helm the company; he brought in top snowboarding pros Bryan Iguchi and Mark Carter to collaborate on a new direction to reinvigorate Elm Company™. We have really been excited to see the new vision unfold over the last few years as the company stayed true to its core mission:
Elm Company™ was founded on the love for the outdoors and the creativity that comes from experiencing it firsthand. Focused on the goal of creating something unique, the brand was built around the philosophy, “Rooted in Life.”
About the Claw Hood Balaclava:
- Outer: 100% nylon
- Lining: 100% polyester microfleece
- 310g
The Claw Hood is a lightweight microfleece hood/balaclava/facemask with a nylon shell, and is a nice option for when you’re out shreddin’. In the new world of detachable hoods, this is a really cool piece, and we were lucky enough to get the opportunity to try one out (thank you Mike and Lindsay!). While we were at SIA, we visited the Elm Company™ booth to see their new line, and we were quite impressed with the assortment of hats, beanies and facemasks. Take a look at our gallery below for 2016-2017 Elm Company™ gear.
Pros
- Warm, perfect for cold days
- Durable
- Comfortable
- Well-constructed
- Easily adjusted
- Great array of color options, looks good on your face!
Cons
- Awkward fit under a helmet (note: this is not marketed for use under a helmet)
- Muffles hearing
- Microfleece liner could be more breathable around the mouth/nose section
- Drawstrings tabs could have larger pull tabs, as they are hard to grab on to with gloves/mittens to tighten
2017 Elm products: