ROCK FRONT Snorkel Balaclava down hood
87.15$
Warm down hood with breathing tube for cold-weather sleep and camp use. Protects head, neck, and face while making breathing more comfortable in freezing conditions.
Warmth and breathing comfort in deep cold
Down hood in 10D nylon micro ripstop with 900+ fill power hydrophobic goose down and a Climashield Apex breathing tube for better face protection and more comfortable breathing in sub-freezing conditions.
103g
900+ FP, Climashield Apex
10D nylon micro ripstop, mesh
15 x 10 × 10 cm
Sleep fasteners
Help keep the hood in place when you move during sleep.
Anatomical shape
Covers head, neck, and shoulders to help reduce drafts.
Face adjustment
Front drawcord helps fine-tune fit around your face.
Tube adjustment
Drawcord at end of tube changes opening size and protection level.
Breathing tube
Helps warm incoming air and makes breathing more comfortable in freezing weather.
Snorkel Balaclava is built as a warm addition to your quilt or sleep system for sub-freezing nights. It protects head, neck, and face while keeping weight and packed size low.
Breathing tube is made from Climashield Apex and mesh. It helps mix and warm incoming air before you breathe it in, which makes cold-weather breathing more comfortable. Tube can also be tightened into a more closed mask shape for better protection while still allowing moisture to escape.
Whether open or tightened, tube keeps its shape and stays off your face better than a buff or fleece balaclava. It can also be tucked inside when not needed, making hood comfortable both for sleeping and for active use around camp.
Insulated with premium 900+ fill power goose down, hood provides high warmth with low weight and bulk.
Use case
- with a quilt or sleeping bag in sub-freezing conditions
- for camp use in wind and cold
Set includes
- down hood
- packing sack
* Total weight can vary by up to 2%.
** We continuously improve our products and reserve right to change configuration, accessories, colors, and fabric shades.
- box baffles for stable loft and even insulation
- insulated with 900+ fill power hydrophobic goose down
- Climashield Apex and mesh breathing tube for more comfortable cold-weather breathing
- drawcord at end of tube adjusts opening size
- drawcord around face adjusts fit of insulated hood
- anatomical hood shape covers neck and shoulders to help reduce drafts
- special fastenings help keep hood in place when you move during sleep
Insulation: 900+ fill power hydrophobic goose down
Materials
- Main part: 10D nylon micro ripstop with DWR
- Tube: nylon mesh, Climashield Apex 67 g/m²
Weight: 103 g / 3.63 oz
Fill weight: 50 g / 1.76 oz
Packed size: 15 x 10 x 10 cm / 5.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 in
Manufacturer: ROCK FRONT, Ukraine
Composition
Shell & lining: 100% nylon
Insulation: goose down / synthetic insulation
Safety
PFAS-free / OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 / PFC-free DWR
Care note
Dry completely before storage. Avoid keeping down garments compressed for long periods.
Wash at 30°C
Do not bleach
Tumble dry low
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Phil –
I hike a LOT. Like 13 Thru-hikes a lot. This exactly what I have been looking for. It’s very warm, and adjustable in a lot of different configurations. You can keep it like a normal hood, or tuck the snorkel part around your mouth, or over your nose if it’s really cold while you hike. And for sleeping put the snorkel just open enough for your mouth, or wider for your mouth and nose. The adjust-ability is really great. It’s about as stuffed full of down as I’ve seen any piece of down equipment, and the material itself is soft.
Now, you may look like a 1920’s deep sea diver or astronaut. (It’s quite puffy!) But goofy looking hiking gear is fun. And as far as intended purpose (Keeping you warm) it’s awesome!
DAVID ALDERSON –
Just received this item for use with my sleeping bag in the Arctic For February 2026. The build quality is excellent and the warmth just testing it in November UK is superb. The snorkel effect is what I wanted while sleeping so this has the feature. The hood is well stitched for sure so should last the course easily. Plenty space around the head and extends down the neck just right. So if your looking at snorkel sleeping bags then ships is likely a great addition to a good sleep in extremely cold conditions . Very IMPRESSED SO FAR.
Store manager ROCK FRONT –
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback!!!