After the recent thread about running and buffs, in an idle moment, I googled them. And found this rather hilarious, but nevertheless informative video.
youtube.com/watch?v=ewVEK-A...
Polar buffs too! And my goodness, what a lot of ways to wear them. I particularly want to try out the face-guard fold, as my skin really doesn't like cold air.
And apparently they're called buffs from the Spanish bufanda, scarf.
Unreal just how versatile it is.
Hysterical, thanks, I needed a laugh! What's even funnier is that I think I want one....and I didn't even know I needed one.....before a few minutes ago.
Yes, Norni - exactly how I felt! I loved the bit where he puts his hands into both ends and twiddles - tada! - a pirate cap! (At least I think that's what it looked like.) Sorry if I've caused you to spend money! It's a good advertising video anyway.
I'm off to find out where to get one now.
I managed pick up a pair for a fiver just before Christmass at either Primark or TK Maxx. Didn't realise that I could do quite so much with it.
As a seasoned hiker and buff wearer I have 3. No make that 4 of the things. I have a use he doesn't show. I use one as a pillowcase when camping; it's perfect to stretch over a 'dry bag' (a waterproof nylon bag) with my downie jacket inside. Better than any camping pillows.
Have used one of these for years when motorcycling, never as a hat though. Must dig it out for running if this cold weather continues 
A ha!
I wondered where I'd seen them before as some of the lads used them in my biking days. I don't think we called them that and the lads certainly didn't use them for anything other than covering their mouth/throat.
Although I don't really feel the cold when i go out, I think I want one now too.
Once you go buff, you won't ever go back! 
Mine was a Christmas gift from Steve and also one of my favorite toys to play with! I love it during cold weather, it protects, but no over-heating. Gayle
Glad it didn't just entertain me.
I have now also looked at videos of how to tie a square scarf to protect my face (already have a square scarf, so now don't need a buff - but I want one!) and all sorts of things about barefoot style shoes - vibram five fingers and make-your-own-huaraches (very tempting to have a go at that in the summer).
I really ought to be doing some paperwork. But youtube is so much more fun.
I have one of the ones that's half buff fabric and half fleece, which I have as a neckwarmer/ face mask for skiing.
Proud owner of 2 buffs here! A brilliant piece of kit
Me too - I've got a wool one and microfibre. Love them!
I usually cover my ears with it - but in this cold weather I'll be trying that nifty face fold! It's great for covering your mouth to warm up the air - I get quite wheezy when it's freezing. I think these are the original but have been widely copied.
Excellent advertisement-really have to buy one of these. Very funny too! Will be so useful in the damp weather, to protect my lungs, which makes me cough and wheeze.
Colette
The only thing with covering up mouth/nose, is that it makes my glasses steam up!
As I havent' yet got myself a buff, I did a ninja-fold with my scarf (only eyes showing!) and it worked really well to protect my face. Still want a buff though!
I love my buffs. Have used them for 5 years or so, since I started cycling in the rain/wind/snow... I've lost plenty of them - most memorably in the Thar desert next to an oasis (we went swimming, I took it off and left it there 
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But they're such useful things. I never go for a run without one.
I was going to crochet one but now... Must have polar buff!
W1R1 - running with full awareness / running guided meditation
Nike running club guided cold run
Lazy girls guide to running...
Guide to reach my goals
R5.1 DONE and DUSTED!
