Cold Weather hoods

[Richvee]

I see @JimKirk has 2 styles of cold weather hoods. The Manzella is on closeout, and the McDavid are the same price. Is one longer than the other for ease of tucking into a compression shirt? Any other differences? 

[JimKirk]

You should be able to tuck either into a mock neck.  The Manzella is heavier duty, thicker fabric and maybe not  as conducive to tucking from a comfort level around your neck.  The McDavid is lighter weight, silkier fabric and more form fitted where the Manzella is looser in fit.  If you want warmth go with the Manzella, if dealing with milder temps the McDavid should do the trick.

[jjb]

Look for firefighter hoods on-line. They're designed for cold, wet weather, long enough to fit tuck under anything, and they also come in black. I was never cold in them.

[maineump]

1 hour ago, jjb said:

Look for firefighter hoods on-line. They're designed for cold, wet weather, long enough to fit tuck under anything, and they also come in black. I was never cold in them.

I second this, but they do stretch out over time. On another note: they also work really well in really hot places too!

[JimKirk]

Out of curiosity what are they constructed from?  I'm only familiar with the thin Nomex type, great protection from heat not so much from cold.

[jjb]

I've had mine for years, and they only stretch when you pull it back over your head like a neck warmer. They're nomex and used by the fire service for cold and wet protection. Never wore the Manzella or McDavids, but I swear by mine. (I used it today to clear snow).

[maineump]

On ‎1‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 4:35 PM, UADirOps said:

Out of curiosity what are they constructed from?  I'm only familiar with the thin Nomex type, great protection from heat not so much from cold.

There are different models for nomex hoods. I am a Firefighter in the Northeast, so we are issued a couple of different styles. I have a thinner one for warm weather and a thicker one for winter.

Back when they first came out, they had a cotton blend.

[JimKirk]

@maineump, gotcha' I was a glassblower in a previous life so we used them and a mask for reaching in and out of 900 degree "cooling" ovens.  Thanks for the info.