Snugbug Thick Rib Bobble Hat
Product Review & Walking Gear Test

Snugbug Thick Rib Bobble Hat

Snugbug Thick Rib Bobble Hat

Thick Rib Bobble Hat

Vital Statistics:

Colours:
Grey/Blue/Wine

SRP:
£25.00

Features to Note:

Outer: 100% New Zealand Wool
Lining: 100% Polyester fleece
Hand-made in Nepal

In-use Test:

Snugbug are a company based in Northumberland who specialise in head-gear, scarves and wrist-warmers. Their wool hats are made using wool sourced from New Zealand and made by hand in Nepal, where the company makes efforts to ensure good and fair conditions for their workers.

The Thick Rib Bobble Hat I've tried felt substantial and was knitted using thick yarn in an attractive, muted combination of colours; it has a polyester fleece lining at ear height. This is a one-size-fits-all garment - but I think the 50cms circumference (at the bottom edge) will fit most head sizes. For me, it was a great fit and sat nicely over my ears (essential in a hat for me!) and down over the back of my neck.

It's certainly lovely and warm - too warm, in fact, for really high energy stuff although the fleece lining does help a little in keeping perspiration off the wool. The (possibly oversized) bobble is a bit of a nuisance under a jacket hood and does make the hat impractical under a tight fitting hood or cycling helmet. I'm no knitting expert, but I guess this hat was knitted on quite big needles - it's not tightly knitted so isn't windproof per se other than in relatively light breeze. Leaving that aside, it rolls up into a reasonably small size and I've found it really useful for some extra warmth when stopping for lunch or other short breaks during my recent trips around Kinder.

As it's wool, you can't chuck it the washing machine with the rest of the 40 deg wash - this needs hand washing and air drying.

Buying Advice:

A hat is a really important part of winter walking gear - somehow with your head warm, the rest of your body feels warmer too! If you're a wool fan, then Snugbug's Thick Rib Bobble Hat is definitely worth a look. Might be too warm for high energy sections on your winter walks but really great for keeping your head warm during lunch or other breaks. Also a splendid option on the walk back to the B&B or campsite from the pub . . . and for more general use in cold weather. It will definitely keep your head nice and warm when the temperature is low.

What do you think?

Have you got a Snugbug Thick Rib Bobble Hat ?

We would love to hear what you thought of it - good, bad or indifferent. Perhaps you simply disagree with the verdict above - or feel an important feature has been negelected.

Let us know by clicking this link - What I think of Snugbug Thick Rib Bobble Hat - so we can publish your important views below.

Home > Product Reviews > Walking Accessories & Gift Ideas

Do not miss our pick of the Best Walks in Britain

Home > Product Reviews > Walking Accessories & Gift Ideas

Home

• Product Reviews

° Walking Accessories & Gift Ideas

› 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent

› AA Walks Through Britain's History

› Aquabourne iPad Waterproof case

› Aquabourne Kindle Waterproof case

› Aquapac Waterproof camera pouch

› Aztec Slimline Vacuum Thermos Flask

› Barigo Model 12 Analogue Compass

› Barigo Model 16 Analogue Compass

› Boots National Trust Camper's Companion Toiletry Bag

› Camelbak Spill-proof Bottle

› Canyon LED Wind-up Clockwork Lights

› Coghlan's Deluxe Map Compass

› Coghlan's Mirco Lantern

› Craghoppers Nosilife Leisure Suit

› Crocs Mammoth Shoes

› Delph Sun Care

› Earcandi Custom moulded earphones

› Engo Blister prevention patches

› Extremities Arid Waterproof Beanie

› GearPods Wilderness Modular Survival System

› Gelert 3 LED Wind-up Clockwork Head Torch

› Gelert 90 Litre Expedition Cargo Bag

› Gelert Military Survival Kit

› Gelert Wallet

› go4awalk.com 50 Credit Account

› Griffin Technology Survivor Extreme-Duty Case for iPhone 4

› Grower's Cup Fairtrade Fresh Coffee Kit

› GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Lightweight Cooking package

› GSI Outdoors Plastic Wine Glass

› Healthy Back Bag Earth Healthy Back Bag

› Heat Holders Thermal Hat

› HeaterMeals Hunger Breaks

› Hot Rox Electronic Hand Warmer

› Inka Outdoor Pen

› Jack Wolfskin Texapore Gaiter XT

› Jake and Nayns Naanster

› Joby Photo Inc GorillaPod Hybrid

› Joby Photo Inc GorillaPod Micro

› Kathmandu Camp Lantern with remote LED 400

› Kathmandu Phantom 180 Head Torch

› Kukuxumusu Stainless Steel Hip Flask

› Led Lenser Police Tech Focus Torch

› Life Venture Thermal Mug

› Life Venture Trek Towel

› Lowepro Digital Camera Pouch

› Lowepro Versapack 200 AW camera pack

› Lyons Coffee Bags

› Maglite LED 2D Cell Torch

› Maglite LED upgrade module

› Maui Jim Banyans Sun Glasses

› Nikwax Travel Towel

› Nite Ize Flashlight Accessories DropLit Lights

› Nite Ize Hardware Accessories S-Biner Hanging Storage

› Nutrichef Flapjack

› Olloclip 3-in-one Photo Lens for iPhone and iPod Touch

› Ordnance Survey Waterproof Walking Maps

› Original Buff SA Reversible Polar Buff

› Osram Raystar Mobile Lighting

› Outwell Whistle Kettle

› Pacsafe Prosafe 300 Combination Lock

› Patterson Medical Biofreeze Pain relieving Spray

› Pedalite Anklelite

› Pedalite Baglite

› Pedco Camera Wrap

› Powerpax Battery Caddy

› Primus 8 Piece Meal Set

› Primus Lunch Jug

› Reallyrathergoods Wemmi Wipes

› Result Fair Isle knitted hat

› Result Performance TECH Performance Sport Gloves

› Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System

› Scarpa Grizu Heated Footbed

› SealSkinz Ultra Grip Waterproof gloves

› Sealskinz Waterproof Beanie Hat

› Shewee Extreme Portable Urinating device

› Sigg Aluminium Lunch Boxes

› Sigg Aluminium Real Action Drinks Bottles

› Silverback Utility Case

› Snugbug Thick Rib Bobble Hat

› Snugpak Geothermal Winter Gloves

› Snugpak Thermalon Sleeping Bag Liner

› Source Convertube

› Source Widepac hydration system

› Source WLP Low profile Hydration System

› Source Wraptank

› STK Power case for iPhone 4 or 4S

› Svartz Anatomic Performance Footbeds

› Timberland Radler Trail Zip-up shoes

› Timeout Guides Camping Guide

› Tog24 Bergen Milatex Gloves

› Unifit Pingi Rechargeable Shoe Dryer

› Vango 1 W Red Eye Head Torch

› Vango 24 LED Rechargeable Lantern

› Vango Camping Lantern

› Vango Dry Bag Set

› Vango Rechargeable Camping Lantern

› Vango Stainless Steel Cook Kit for 2 People

› Vango Stainless Steel Vacuum Thermos Drinks Flask

› Vango Stainless Steel Vacuum Thermos Food Flask

› Vango Storm Shelter 400

› Varta F30 LED Outdoor Sports Torch

› Varta Powerpack 6000

› Wayfayrer Ready-to-eat meals

› Wholebake 9Bar Mixed Seed Energy Bar with Peanut

› Wondawedge Inflatable pillow plus groundsheet

› Zap-it Mosquito Bite Relief

› Zippo Hand warmer

› Product Reviews/ Walking Gear Tests Listed by Brand Name

› Product Reviews/ Walking Gear Tests Listed by Product Name

› Walking Gear Guides

› Your Gear Tips

› Submit a Gear Review

Free Example Walks

Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

About go4awalk.com

Find new Friends to go walking with

Full Site Search

Can't find something? Click here for the A - Z