Even when I was an avid ice fisherman I didn't employ this piece of headgear.......Just never got on my radar screen I guess.

On this summers past Isle Royale trip we experience almost a full week of cold, wet and rainy weather. My buddy was often encased in his baclava. I looked askance at it at first but eventually "warmed" to the idea. "Geez, that thing looks nice and warm"........."sure is" he replied.

I have since picked one up and have already had the opportunity to use it. Immediate upgrade against the sleet and wind I was in. I highly suggest one. I can also envision using it while sleeping. I have a fleece model which is extremely lightweight. Pretty sure REI or Gander mountain or I bet any ski shop would carry them.

Yes I know to many this is common knowledge, but sometimes we overlook the obvious. I know I did for the past 30 years or so.