Minus33 Packable Reversible Beanie For Travel
Our Shade beanie is designed to fit well under a helmet on the slopes or to keep you warm on while running on a cold winter day. This lightweight hat provides just the right amount of warmth during a high-intensity workout!
Fabric
- Fiber Content: 84% Merino Wool, 12% Nylon, 4% Spandex
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
- Woolmark® Certified
- Knit: 145 g/m2 Lightweight Jersey Knit
- Microns: 17.5 Micron Fibers
- UPF Rating: 20
- Total Easy Care: Machine Wash and Dry
- Responsible Materials: Wool is naturally PFAS-free. Our garments are made with no intentionally added PFAS.
- Wool Source: Australia
- Imported.
Looks and Reliability
The reversible beanie delivers two looks and one reliable layer of performance. Designed for active days when weight matters, it offers low bulk, quick packability, a clean profile under helmets and hoods, and all-day breathable comfort. The knit stretches to fit a range of head shapes and returns to form after being compressed in a pack. Expect natural odor control and moisture management that keep the hat usable across multi‑day trips.
How To Wear It For Performance
Use the reversible Merino wool beanie as a primary head layer during brisk aerobic efforts. Fold the cuff once for a slimmer fit under a bike helmet or leave it unfolded for extra coverage on windy ridgelines. For travel, stash it in an outer pocket where it doubles as a light face covering or a liner for colder nights. When layering, pair the beanie with a breathable mid-layer and a wind-resistant shell to manage sweat and retain warmth without overheating.
Styling And Packing Tips
Roll the beanie into a small cylinder to save space and preserve shape. If you need a lower profile, fold the cuff and position the seam away from pressure points. For a quick refresh after a long day, hang it in fresh air overnight to reduce odors. When you want a coordinated kit, match the beanie with other wool clothes for consistent temperature regulation and simplified laundering on the road.
Care And Longevity
Treat the knit gently to extend life. Use a mesh wash bag on a gentle cycle and a mild detergent formulated for natural fibers. Tumble briefly on low heat to restore loft, then reshape while damp. Remove small snags with a fabric comb and avoid abrasive contact with rough pack straps to reduce pilling. These steps keep the beanie performing season after season.
Ready For Adventure
If you need a compact, adaptable head layer that performs across activities, this is a practical choice. It is ideal for morning runs, alpine approaches, travel days, and layered winter use. Add one to your kit for dependable warmth and reversible styling that stretches your wardrobe options. Minus33 quality shows in the fit and recovery of the knit, making it a smart pick for active users.
Features
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Reversible
- Double Layered: 2 layers provide extra warmth
- Woolverino Blend: Extra stretch for an improved fit
- Lightweight and Packable: Fits great in your pocket
- Tear-Away Care Label: Can be removed after purchase
- Weight: 1.6oz (45 grams)
- Style #: 3524
Uses
- Ideal Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Activities: Everyday Wear, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Running, Fishing, Hunting, Snowsports
- Temperature Recommendations: 30°F to 60°F and up while active, 60°F and up while inactive - Learn more about Merino wool fabric weights
Care
Washing and Drying Instructions - Learn more about wool care
- Turn Inside Out
- Machine Wash Cold: Gentle cycle with like colors
- Detergent: Mild or wool-specific
- Tumble Dry: Low heat
- Storage: Place in an airtight container when not in use for long periods of time
- Do NOT Use: Fabric softener or bleach!
Benefits of Merino Wool
Moisture Wicking
Merino wool is the best fiber to regulate moisture. It does this by absorbing sweat from your skin and releasing it into the air. Whether you're hiking, running, biking, on the job, or just relaxing at home, our wool helps keep you dry and comfortable all day long.
Soft & Comfortable
Merino wool fibers are much finer than traditional wool, creating a luxuriously soft feel that won’t itch or irritate your skin. Comfortable enough for everyday wear and gentle enough for sensitive skin, it’s a natural choice for underwear, base layers and next-to-skin comfort.
Highly Breathable
Merino wool’s unique structure allows air to circulate freely, helping to regulate your body temperature in both hot and cold weather conditions. Whether you're layering up for winter or staying cool in summer, Merino keeps you comfortable by letting your skin breathe.
Anti-Microbial
Merino wool naturally resists odor-causing bacteria, keeping you fresher for longer. No lingering smells, even after extended wear. Perfect for travel, outdoor adventures, and everyday life.
Insulates When Wet
Merino wool can hold up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet or clammy against the skin. Unlike cotton or synthetic fabrics, it keeps insulating when damp, making it a smart choice for unpredictable weather and high-output activity.
Fire Resistant
Merino wool is naturally fire-resistant and self-extinguishing. It will not melt or stick to your skin like synthetic fabrics. A trusted option for first responders, campfire safety, or any high-heat environment.
UV Protection
Our Merino wool clothing helps protect you from the sun’s harmful rays, with different levels of UPF based on fabric weight:
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Microweight (145 GSM): UPF 20
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Lightweight (170 GSM): UPF 25
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Midweight (235 GSM): UPF 50+
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Heavyweight (400 GSM): UPF 50+
These natural UV-blocking properties make Merino wool ideal for long days or the beach or above treeline.
Renewable and Sustainable
Merino wool is a natural, biodegradable fiber with a low environmental footprint. Grown by Australian Merino sheep and shorn seasonally, it is a renewable material that supports responsible farming practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the reversible design change fit?
The double-face construction adds a thin insulating layer while maintaining stretch. It fits slightly closer than single-layer knits and recovers quickly after compression.
Will it pill or snag easily?
Normal wear can cause minor pilling. Avoid abrasive contact and launder gently. A fabric comb restores appearance quickly.
Can I wear it for high-output activities?
Yes. Natural fibers wick and manage odor during sustained effort, making the beanie suitable for running, hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.
Is this the same as a “reversible Merino wool beanie”?
This product provides the reversible styling and natural fiber benefits associated with a reversible Merino wool beanie while focusing on packability and active use.
Our Guarantee
- 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee - Return Policy
- 1 Year Warranty
- Extended 2 Year Warranty with Registration - Learn more about the two-year extended warranty
- New Hampshire, USA Customer Service

MICROWEIGHT
MERINO WOOL
MERINO WOOL
Micro Details
Microweight gives you a feather-light option. Micro is ideal as your base layer, underwear, or on its own when the temps heat up. Merino’s moisture-wicking properties keep you cool when you’re on the move. Core Spun yarn provides extra durability while still offering merino's super soft, insulative, and moisture wicking properties next to the skin. Nylon inner core offers strength, elasticity, resiliency, and durability. Merino Wool outer sheath provides insulation, moisture wicking, and UV protection.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Activities: Hiking, Camping, Lifestyle, Snowsports, Running, Biking.
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
High Activity Temperatures: 45°F to 75°F
Low Activity Temperatures: 60°F and up
Why Merino Wool?
Core Spun Technology
Core Spun yarn provides extra durability while still offering merino's properties next to the skin. The nylon inner core is wrapped with Merino Wool and a touch of spandex for stretch.
Moisture Wicking
Minus33 Merino Wool regulates the amount of moisture on your skin by absorbing any moisture or sweat on your body. Then, the absorbed moisture evaporates out of the fabric into the atmosphere.
Anti-Microbial
Merino Wool fibers naturally reject any bacteria in moisture or sweat as it is wicked away, so foot fungus and smelly odor will not be a problem while wearing our products.
Insulates When Wet
Wool will absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet or clammy. If you do get wet, wool will insulate you better than cotton or polyester materials.
UV Protection
Don’t worry about sunburn on a sunny day summiting a peak. Lightweight layers have a UPF rating of 25. Midweight and Expedition have a UPF rating of 50+.
Renewable
Merino Wool has a low environmental footprint and naturally returns to the elements. Shear a merino sheep in the morning, and in the afternoon they’re happily nibbling their way towards renewing next season’s clip.
MACHINE WASH AND DRY
Total Easy Care (TEC) Merino apparel is designed for today's busy lifestyle. Total Easy Care Merino garments are all machine-washable, and are suitable for tumble drying.
Even after frequent laundering they retain an 'as new' appearance. They won't shrink, lose their shape, fade or color-bleed. They remain soft and comfortable for the life of the garment.
- 5 stars: 25 (76%)
- 4 stars: 6 (18%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)
Its warmer than youd think for it being so lightweight and comfortable its my 2nd one
Thank you for your continued trust in Minus33 and for sharing your positive experience with our Microweight Reversible Wool Beanie. We appreciate your loyalty. We're glad our beanie serves as a reliable thermal regulator for you.
Linda
Minus33 Customer Service Team
Fantastic material
Hi Raven,
Thank you for your continued trust in Minus33 and for sharing your positive experience with our Microweight Reversible Wool Beanie. We appreciate your loyalty and will consider your feedback regarding discounts. We're glad our beanie serves as a reliable thermal regulator for you year-round!
The Minus33 Team
Very nice, lightweight and soft. Got the blue and love the two colors
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you love our Microweight Reversible Wool Beanie in Woolverino. Our team works hard to create high-quality, lightweight and soft products, so we're happy to hear that it met your expectations. Enjoy the versatility of the reversible design and thank you for choosing our product!
The beanie is great. Lightweight and breathable but I paid for 3-5 day shipping and it took 10 days. Won’t be paying extra again.
Great hat for outdoor activities. Perfect weight wool for cold
Lightweight yet warm. Not itchy. Stretches and conforms to shape and holds in the wind.
nice soft feel, fits my giant gourd of a head!
Chemo has made me newly bald so I needed something light for these cooler temperatures. This is the most comfortable thing I've ever put on my head. Warm without being hot. So perfect I'm ordering another for my partner who still has her hair.
Easy to wear, take on and off, warm and cozy, nice colors!
I was skeptical when I bought this because I have the kind of large melon that needed an XL adult catchers helmet in 6th grade. Not only did this beanie fit, it is so soft and great--I may order several more. I absolutely love it! Can't wait to wear it during cold season...
Hey Mark,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Microweight - Reversible Beanie, And for the laugh! We're thrilled to hear that it exceeded your expectations and fit comfortably, even with a larger head, LOL We hope you enjoy wearing it during the colder months and we appreciate your support!
Kindly,
~Sue
Awesome!
Very comfortable I like how it’s very nice reversible
I run hot so I have a different experience than most but for me it seems too hot for hard efforts but not hot enough to just wear around town without being my ears being uncomeatable. still a great hat and maybe as temps drop it will work out better for my runs.
Randy,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Woolverino Micro Weight Reversible Shade Beanie. We appreciate your feedback and understand that everyone's body temperature is different. It's great to hear that the hat is still a great option for you and we hope that as the temperatures drop, it will continue to be a reliable choice for your runs. If you have any further feedback or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Best,
-Steven D
Overall a great hat, with a comfortable fit. Only complaint is the tag is sewn into the seam on the reverse side, making this hat a non-reversible hat, unless of course you don't mind the white tag (that cannot be fully removed without damaging the wool) on the outside of your hat. If the tag was attached in the same way that it is on the cuffed hats, that would make it so much easier to remove. It is still worth it and I am keeping the hat, just know it is not a clean cut to make it truly reversible.
Belinda, thank you for your feedback on our Woolverino Micro Weight Reversible Shade Beanie! We're glad to hear that you find the fit comfortable. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the tag being sewn into the seam on the reverse side. We'll definitely take this into consideration for future designs. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we hope you continue to enjoy your hat!
Best,
-Steven D
Great hat. It’s the perfect weight, packs small, and keeps your noggin warm. I’d give it five stars if it didn’t take an hour of delicate surgery to remove the tag sewn into the seam.
Philip,
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you love our Micro Weight beanie and that it keeps you warm. We apologize for the inconvenience with the tag and will make sure to address this issue in our future productions. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Thank you for supporting Minus33!
-Steven D
Always high quality gear. Love this company. Would swaddle myself from head to toe if I could. I should say, I will swaddle myself from head to toe eventually. Only a few more purchases.
Nice warmth for its weight. The only downside is having to cut the huge tag on the inside of a "reversible hat". That was obnoxious.
Alex,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! I will forward your inquiry over to our product development team to see what alternatives we can come up with for this!
Best,
-Steven D
I wrote a raving review on 12/30/20 because I LOVED the previous version of this beanie which was the best merino beanie I found (way better than other well-known merino brands). I just bought another (March 2023) to stock up because you should always buy more of your favorite items before they change it......... New version still has excellent, very comfy wool and all the performance attributes of merino. But the redesign has 3 problems: 1. the new lighter grey color is not as good as the old darker grey, but this is individual preference and not a huge deal. 2. biggest issue - the old version fit me perfectly, and I have a larger than average head, but the new one is best suited for people with incredibly elongated, tall skulls who like about 2.75 inches (I measured) of extra beanie poofing up and flopping around above their head, even when the back is pulled down low. Who was the model for this design? 3. The white tag/label sewn into the seam on the black side is hard to cut out without damaging the wool so you're left with the stub of a white tag on the black wool. I don't see a tag stub on my 3 old ones. So I should have ordered more before the redesign. Still a great beanie, just very weird size proportions and not sure I'd wear this new one if people will see me. (My wife laughs when she sees how tall it is.) Maybe it's good if you want a beanie-style, merino wool tall chef's hat???
Chris,
We apologize for your disappointment in the new design of the Woolverino Reversible Shade Beanie. I can understand how it might not be as comfortable or as well-fitting as the previous version, as it has been redesigned to be more durable and versatile overall. Please contact customer service at 603-968-3351 so we may assist you further.
Best,
-Minus33
I’m always looking for an very like thin hat. This is the best fit of the many I have tried. It covers my ears and keeps them covered even under my bike and ski helmets. I bought a second as soon as I saw how good the fit was.
David,
Thank you for leaving us such a great review. The Reversible Shade Beanie is so versatile and we are happy that it works for you whenever you need it!
-Katie P.
Perfect weight to keep you warm but not hot on a cool night in the woods and keeps the mosquitoes out of your ears
Jake,
Thanks for the great review! We are happy to hear that you're enjoying the quality and function of your Minus33 Woolverino Reversible Shade Beanie.
-Steven D
Great hat for not wanting bulky headwear. Wool is warm and works so get this hat!
I’m happy with both the beanie and the gloves I bought! Yay!
The Shade beanie is much heavier than expected, it is a double layer construction and not much thinner than the cuffed midweight beanie. Its also very long and actually the same length as the cuffed midweight beanie with the cuff rolled down. As with all Minus33 products it is incredibly comfortable and the softest wool you will touch, all day comfort without itch or irritation and it simply feels good on the skin. I would still recommend it but I feel a single layer option in the microweight class would be more fitting, then moving the shade beanie firmly into the lightweight class.
Originally ordered the fingerless merino wool gloves and noticed the micro beanie ordered it as well very good products warm&comfortable
Randy,
We are pleased to hear that your staying warm and comfy in your Minus33 Fingerless Gloves and Beanie. Thank you for the review!
-Melinda W.
Very lightweight and seems well made. I bet this will last a long time. New green color is great. and bonus that it is reversible to black. Not quite 100 percent wool but should be a better option for athletic activities. Fit true to size and is not too tight as some have mentioned.
T K, our reversible shade beanie will keep you dry and warm during any of your favorite activities. We're so glad you love it, thank you for taking the time to let us know! -Felicia W.
Nice hat, decently lightweight. This hat is just a little too tight for me. It does what it's supposed to though and I will continue wearing it. Thanks Minus33.