NoFry Ultralight Sun Balaclava
UPF 30+ | Featherweight | Ultra Breathable | Fast Drying
What makes this balaclava incredible?
- Featherweight UPF 30+ sun protection
- Ultra breathable and never suffocating
- Soft, stretchy fabric that stays comfortable all day
- Fast drying and odor resistant
- Sweat wipe when wrapped around wrist
- Packs down tiny
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Built to block the sun, not the airflow.
The NoFry Sun Balaclava is built for long days outside when sun protection matters most, but versatility still counts. Made from the same featherweight, ultra breathable UPF 30+ fabric as our NoFry Sun Hoodies, it shields your neck, face, and ears from harsh sun while staying light enough to wear comfortably in extreme heat conditions.
Because it breathes so well, it is not designed to trap heat like traditional balaclavas. That said, it works perfectly in cold or snowy environments when you want coverage without overheating, such as during high output activities, spring skiing, or sunny winter days in the mountains. It blocks sun, wind, dust, and snow glare without turning into a sweat trap.
Fast drying, odor resistant, and easy to pack, the NoFry Sun balaclava can easily be worn all day or stashed in a pocket. Pull it on when exposure adds up, pull it off when it does not. Simple coverage, zero bulk.
Features & Specs
- Best For: Sun protection during hiking, fishing, running, biking, paddling, travel, spring skiing, and high output activities in cold or snowy conditions
- Sun Protection: UPF 30 plus
- Fabric: Super breathable, 79gsm featherweight fabric that feels soft, stretchy, and never sticky or clingy
- Performance: Allows constant airflow to prevent overheating
- Odor Control: Treated with HeiQ Mint for lasting odor resistance
- Packability: Packs down extremely small for easy carry
- Use Case: Designed for sun protection, not insulation
- Size: 18.5” L x 9” W
- Durability: Built to last and backed by our free lifetime repair program
How To Use It
- Wear it around your neck to keep the sun off and your skin uncrispy
- Pull a single layer over your face to block sun and dust
- Slide it over your ears and neck when shade is nowhere to be found
- Fold it into a headband to catch sweat or keep hair from doing its own thing
- Wear it under a helmet or hat for sun protection without overheating
- Wrap around the wrist to use as a sweat wipe
Fabric Details
- Fabric: 100% Recycled Polyester
- Weight: 19g
- Fabric Weight: 79gsm
Wash / Care Instructions
Wash in cold water with like colors and air dry to extend the life of the garment.
Shipping / Returns
- Fast & Free Shipping: Available on all U.S. orders.
- Free Returns & Exchanges: Items must be new and unwashed.
- Expedited Shipping Cutoff: Orders placed by 12 PM PST ship the same day. Orders placed after 12 PM PST ship the next business day.
- International Shipping: Free on orders over $100.
- More Info: Visit our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
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Everything we make is guaranteed to be amazing & last a lifetime. We stand behind our craftsmanship with a lifetime warranty & offer a thorough repair / replace program. Visit our Warranty / Repairs page for more information on our commitment to excellence.
Pair It With
Same exact fabric as the no fry hoodies. Size isn’t too small and just right. Breathes well compared to other balaclavas. If I had to change something it would be to decrease the intrusive size of the logo that sits in front of your face.
Light and comfortable