LoftTek™ Hybrid Balaclava / Hood
Max Capacity: 285 lbs / 129 kg
Ultralight warmth that works, even when wet.
When the temps drop, you need reliable head and neck insulation that won’t quit in damp or frosty conditions. The LoftTek™ Hybrid Balaclava is built with Outdoor Vitals’ innovative LoftTek™ insulation—designed to stay lofted, warm, and breathable even when exposed to condensation or moisture.
Weighing only 3 ounces, it delivers incredible warmth-to-weight performance without the bulk. With a thoughtful cut for full coverage and no uncomfortable toggles digging into your head, this balaclava brings comfort and protection whether you’re sleeping in a tent, a hammock, or trekking through the cold.
Why You’ll Love It
- Moisture-Resistant Insulation – LoftTek™ Hybrid (650+ fill power down + synthetic blend) stays lofted and warm, even when damp.
- Ultralight Build – Just 3 oz with a 10D nylon liner and shell for minimal weight and maximum performance.
- Comfort-First Design – Elastic band replaces stiff toggles, so nothing presses into your head while sleeping.
- Full Coverage – Extended length covers your neck and shoulders, while a front cinch cord lets you customize the facial opening.
- One Size Fits All – Flexible design comfortably adapts to most head and neck shapes.
Lightweight, compressible, and built to handle the harshest conditions—the LoftTek™ Hybrid Balaclava is an essential piece of your cold-weather kit.
Specs:
- Weight: 3 oz
- Insulation: LoftTek™ Hybrid (650+ fill power down + synthetic)
- Shell/Liner: 10D Nylon (DWR treated)
- Fit: One size fits all
- Coverage: Head, face, neck, and shoulders
This product is sold by Haven Tents, in partnership with Outdoor Vitals. All Outdoor Vitals products purchased on haventents.com are shipped by Outdoor Vitals.
Specs
Specs
Weight (with stuff sack): 3 oz
Insulation: LoftTek™ Hybrid (650+ fill-power down + synthetic)
Shell and Liner Fabric: DWR-treated 10-denier Ripstop Nylon
Coverage: head, face, neck, and shoulders
Fit: one-size-fits-all
Comfort Features: fitted elastic band (no back cinch toggle); front cinch cord to adjust facial opening; curved shoulder contour to reduce bunching
Stuff Sack Dimensions (uncompressed): approximately 6.75 × 4.5 inches
Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
Care Instructions:
— Never use a washing machine with an agitator for washing
— Hand wash or machine wash on low spin/delicate cycle using mild detergent (e.g., Dreft or Nikwax), with cold wash and cold rinse
— Hang dry completely
— To loft and redistribute insulation, tumble dry for about 10 minutes on low or no heat with dryer balls
— Avoid long-term compression—store hanging or in a pillowcase to maintain loft
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
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Warranty
Warranty
All of our products come with a limited one year warranty. If you have any issues within the first year of when your order was placed, contact us. We are happy to help out!
