Arc'teryx Rho LTW Beanie

Neat little hat. I usually wear med/large hats (depending on brand and hat sizing) and many times am frustrated by not being able to find a hat that will cover my ears (I have a nice OR Peruvian Hat...) and this one does just that. I fits perfectly just bellow my ears, and still out of the way of my eyes. I was worried it wouldn't fit when I first saw it, but it is quite stretchy. It makes a great liner for under my other had when really cold or on its own for high output. The fabric is comparable to Icebreaker 200 or a regular cotton t-shirt in thickness. As it is wool it will be less durable than synthetic hats (I was wearing IB 200 wool baselayers over Pat Capilene 2 when I jumped out of my tent, slipped on ice and bashed my knee into the ground, the wool got a tiny tear, the synthetic didn't).

This is a very nice beanie. It is thin and fits snugly just like you could imagine from the picture. It's warm but obviously not as warm as a heavy fleece beanie. (previously my favorite beanie was Mountain Hardwear Micro dome, also an awesome beanie.) It fits perfect under a helmet and has a very low profile when worn alone. I have a shaved head and the Rho doesn't itch. I drive a jeep with the top off from early spring to late fall and this is going to be perfect for those cool windy drives in the early morning and late night. The only reason it's not getting a 5 is because it is a little pricey but that comes with the Arc'teryx name doesn't it? Otherwise it is a very good piece of gear. Yes it's lightweight just like advertised and just like I wanted.

I have two of these beanies and can't wear them enough. As other reviewers note, they are thin and so not suitable for really cold weather. But for all other conditions they're great -- soft, durable (despite some other buyers' experiences), warm, and good looking. Of particular concern to me was sizing -- I have a small head for a man (6 7/8 inches). These fit great (but also could fit normal-sized heads too -- you might pause, though, if you have a really big head). Note that the red version is much more the color of its name (merlot) than its photo (i.e., it's not as red as it looks), and, as another reviewer noted, the brown is substantially darker than it appears in its photo.

i have these in both raisin and coffee bean, surprisingly warm for such a thin material. and it really doesn't itch! it's a tad tight for my head (but I have a big head...wear XL Bern Baker hard hat just to give you a comparison). I love the simplistic yet sophisticated design as it is the case with most Arc'teryx products. since it is a bit tight on my head and there's really no excess material (like the beanies Tanner Hall would wear), I feel a little awkward wearing it for skiing cause my head looks pretty small with my skiing goggles on....so I use it when I'm going to and leaving ski resorts.

I have 2 of these beanies. The Arc'teryx Rho Lightweight Beanie is just what I was looking for. This beanie is a light weight beanie as advertised. It fits my head just right. It works well under a hooded jacket or bike helmet. This beanie would also makes a nice liner under a heavier beanie, a cap, or hat. It is light enough to sleep in while out on the trail, but warm enough to keep some of your body heat in. It works great on a shaved head. I couldn't recommend it for a girl unless she was bold, sorry girls.
Toby in Alaska

I love this beanie, but know before you buy that it is microthin. It scrunches up in your pocket like an old tissue, but is surprisingly windproof and warm though obviously not meant for truly freezing weather. If you really like to have something on your head, but get hot and itchy in wool or fleece, give this a try.