Hooligan Custom
The Hooligan Custom is now my favorite piece of "gear" that I've purchased in the past year, . . . and I've bought a lot. It's lightweight, super warm and definitely a conversation piece since it's so goofy looking. It's well worth the money.
For those worried about sizing, I have about a 25" circumference so headgear is always difficult to find. The XL fits me perfectly.
Hooligan with flaps
A head covering that does not come off during the night. I used this item two nights in a snow cave while winter camping. I usually wake up during the night and have to find my head covering.
The hooligan was in place every time I woke up during the night. No digging in the sleeping bag trying to find the head gear. Beautiful fit!!
I am 72 years young and some say I have spent two many winter night in the snow to be normal any longer. This is a wonderful piece of gear and worth every penny I paid for it.
Hooligan - no flaps
It's nice hat. Warm and light. It could be about an inch deeper. It would be better if the fleece band was attached all the way around the brim to keep it from sticking out and having to be tucked in. I'd like to be able to attach a thin chin band to keep it from blowing off but the fleece does do an admirable job of keeping the hat in place. Not perfect but pretty damn nice.
True to size and weight
I had a hard time spending $60 on a hat, but must state that I'm pleased. Hopefully I don't lose it like my last hat, lost in Silverton CO. My hooligan came in precisely at the specified weight, and at its size. Most my clothes are size Large, but for this hat, my measurement was exactly the top of medium. It fits snug around the perimeter, and if I had more hair it might fit tight. But all in all, it has superb craftsmanship, amazing warmth-to-weight, and I am well pleased.
Loose and tight
It has a definite ul gearnerd appeal. It’s light, reasonably warm, and I appreciate the band of fleece lining—it’s quieter over my ears than my liningless hoodlum, so I can better listen for bears and other monsters as I lie in a silent panic every night.
The problem is the fit. This hat has no give and no adjustability. Why not? It may be just that my head is misshapen, but I cant look up or to the side without discomfort. And there is a pooch of empty hat space at the crown unless I pull it down over my face.
Excellent hat
Finally got to use this hat out in low 20F temps with wind chills in the teens. It performed better than I expected. My head and ears stayed super comfortable. While you might look a little dorky wearing it, it's better to look like a dork who's warm than to be fashionable and cold. I highly recommend this hat.
hooligan
I love this hat. It is so lightweight and warm. I always make sure that everyone sees my hat b/c it is so cute -- bright pink. Really comfortable. I highly recommend it.
Hooligan
I love mine. I bought a small and my head measures almost 22 inches and it’s a nice snug fit, not overly tight. I use it with my EE quilt. Great combo!!!
hooligan with earflaps
I made a mistake basically by specifying the heavier materials not realizing it has a fleece interior It's just too warm for my needs.Also due to the seam layouts this has 'peaks' when viewed from the front rather then lying snugly. If you need a warm hat it is well constructed and with the caveats in mind I'd still recommend it.
Ugliest, Warmest, Best fitting head-gear
We just finished a 3 day annual "Operation Deep Freeze HANG", temps were in low 20's with 30MPH winds sustained. this HAT/Hooligan, more than kept my head, ears, neck (with gator) crispy warm/HOT. truthfully, it is not the most Goochie looking, but by God, it fit excellent and was incredably warm very light, and durable, I've used puffy hats, Balaclavas, and nothing was as warm as this. A++ Highly recommend for Function, fit, value (b- for appearance :-)
cut exactly right
I've gone through a few other similar products which I loved but never quite fit right. The hooligan is just right. The cap doesn't pull down so far as to obscure my vision, the ear flaps cover exposed skin perfectly without getting in the way of my scarf. As usual, Enlightened Equipment has put a ton of thought into the details when designing this cap.
Hooligan-Ear Flaps
Awesome fit and finish, worth every penny, will get another one.
Ultralight, warm, windproof
Really comfortable hat, very warm, far warmer than expected and packs down tiny. Slightly tall in the crown, I'll probably fold the back and put a stitch in for best fit. If I'd got the ear flaps that would probably have been right. On the whole, really very good, does exactly what I need.
Rich
Toasty on ma noggin'
Small enough to permanently store in my insulated hoody and a perfect fit to keep my head toastie when the temperature drops. The earflaps are just big enough to keep my wingnuts warm but not so big that they actually, err, flap. Oh, and I got to choose a colour to match my hoody too. Love it.
Hooligan cap
This rascal is light and warm, and packs down small. I got the ear flaps version, and they have a nice feel and keep my noggin warm, and I am told I look a bit like a teenage mutant ninja turtle with it on. I love the hat.
Expensive, but just the cat’s meow!
It is warm, compact enough to stuff into a pocket. If a had any quibble at all, it would be nicer if it pulled over the forehead another inch.
Hooligan with ear flaps
While it’s certainly not a fashion statement, this hat does what it’s supposed to do, it keeps your head warm and keeps the wind out as well. It’s super light and takes up little room in my pack. Even though my head measures 23 1/2”, the Medium fits fine with a little room to spare. Great hat!
Hooligan Beanie
Fits perfect! This is absolutely the warmest, lightest and most comfort beanie I've even owned!!
Hooligan
Super-warm hat, great color selection, but needed to return due to size. I got the Large, but just too big and visions of the hat flying off my head quickly entered my mind. Sizes for the hat at the site are "up to- 23 for medium or up to -25 large". For reference my head measurement is 23.5 or 24 for a bit loose fight- I would say is offer the hat in another size (24) and you would have a winner.
