Mountain Hardwear Women's Dome Meritage Beanie

Warm and very cozy, fits snug!
This is the hat I will reach for when I need a really warm, wind-blocking hat that won't leave any extra skin exposed. It is REALLY toasty, and the windproof feature makes it a great winter storm hat. The full ear coverage is both good and bad - warmest hat I own, by far, but also makes it a bit hard to hear. The fit on the regular is quite snug around my face; I wish it was cute a bit further back from my eyes and had a little more give/stretch around the band. On the plus side, I definitely don't have to worry about it shifting around. The top of the hat has some extra fabric and I think the large would just be too big all over. If you like a snug-fitting hat and need full ear coverage, this is your hat!

Great Hat
This is a fantastic hiking hat. I'd recommend wearing it if temperatures are below 30F or slightly warmer if you are hiking where there is a very strong wind. The hat is very warm and will isolate you from the wind. I usually find that it becomes too warm and end up removing it or replacing it with a lighter hat when going on longer hikes.

Be Warm-Headed
Finally, a hat that keeps you warm, no matter how cold and windy it is! I had bought the men's version of this hat 2 years ago having not found a women's version. Unfortunately, I lost the first hat but happily, found the Women's Dome Meritage Beanie on the Altrec website. I got size regular, which was true to size as reported, and it fit perfectly. It's the hat I reach for when the temperature is in the thirties or below. I really like that the hat isn't bulky and keeps my head and ears warm even on those days when you really don't want to step outside!!