Advent Calendar - Door Ten



Dear Santa,

with the onset of winter a hat is becoming mandatory to keep my ears and head warm. As you know by now, I diligently do my research, and found that the Black Rock Hat from Black Rock Gear is the warmest and lightest hat available for UL backpackers. That's because it is made of a DWR coated ripstop nylon and is filled with 900fp goose down, the lightest and warmest material around. It even has a soft inner headband, which feels great on the skin, and the snug fit means no heat can escape. I would wear it night and day, and make it part of my sleep system. And on trips where I won't need a hat during the day, its tiny packsize means it takes nearly no space in my pack but is there for me when I need it. I'm sure you'd like one as well, maybe ask Black Rock Gear if they make you one in Santa-Red? And did I mention that it is super-ultralight and warm already?

Best,


- An aspiring UL-Backpacker




Leave a comment with a mugshot photo in which you hold a piece of paper, stating a spectacular reason why you should win. Pixelmator and Photoshop Wizards, sorry, no editing text over a photo of yourself. You got till 18 o'clock Finnish time to make a mugshot photo and leave it in the comments underneath!

UPDATE I

Wow, you guys ROCK! I had the lolz looking through your awesome photos, some really hilarious ones there =) Many, many thanks, I wish I'd had some thirty plus hats to give away!

And the winner is... Pontus Fagerudd - Congratulations! Please contact me via Email, you got till tomorrow 15 o'clock to get in touch otherwise it goes to the second in line! Thanks everyone else, see you tomorrow at 6 AM!

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38 Questions, comments, observations:

  1. Oreamnos americanus10 December 2011 06:49

    If Shug loves the Black Rock hat, it's got to be mmmmm good!

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  2. That sounds like an awsome hat even if I didn't win it I think I'm going to end up asking Santa for
    One on those!!!!

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  3. Need a great hat  !!!!!

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  4. This is on my Christmas list!

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  5. That looks like a great hat. Until now the TNF High Point Hat has been my companion both winter and summer, but I might have to get this one.

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  6. I have that hat...and just as the name suggests...it ROCKS!

    http://sticksblog.com/clothing/hats/black-rock-gear-down-hat/

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  7. no hair, big ears, need hat now - please help.

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  8. Visa Jokelainen10 December 2011 11:34

    I need something warm for my upcoming Kaamos-expedition!

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  9. Daniel Sandström10 December 2011 11:45

    Can you ship it today, I'd actually need it tonight..

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  10. Frank Spychalski10 December 2011 11:53

    My current hat gets a few laughs, but it doesn't keep me very warm...

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  11. I've been looking for a hat like that!

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  12. Michael Laumann10 December 2011 12:30

    I'd love to make that hat of my new sleeping system :)

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  13. Because I have a face that only a mother would love. And this would help hide that!

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  14. My dome is HUGE and I lose too much heat through it! Please Help!

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  15. My husband says we have to hike separately until I replace my hat!

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  16. This would fit incredibly nice on my wifies head while traversering Sarek on snow shoes next March!

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  17. It will prevent my frozen ears from falling off! (Actually it will prevent my ears from freezing in the first place)

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  18. This would fit incredibly nice on my wifies head while traversering Sarek on snow shoes next March!

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  19. Help me. I'm getting older and need a warm hat.

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  20. This is me in my bed beanie. It is just a synthetic hand knit and is not very warm but the chin straps keep in on my head when sleeping.

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  21. It's a cold morning here. Brrrr!

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  22. Apologies. Just finished the books.

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  23. Because my Girlfriend got me new clippers and cut off all my hair!

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  24. I don't know if the sign is very readable, but it says: "My cat doesn't like being worn as a hat"

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  25. Need hat for Norway trip

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  26. That Black Rock Hat sure looks warm!

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  27. It would look nice with my vest...

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  28. Miroslav Chervenkov10 December 2011 17:50

    https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rX2EQzNdXvA/TuN-4bWACOI/AAAAAAAANkM/DWRcUH2Fhr4/s512/-Belkiniqtor-%252520-%252520IMG_1578.JPG  
    Winter in the mountains without a hat head freezes!    Miroslav Chervenkov

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  29. The Hat Would Be A Very Nice Addition To My Quilt!

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  30. Need one! To go with my quilt that's "in the works"

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  31. Dear Santa (Hendrik),

    A real one is much warmer.

    Nathan

    P.S.  I've been really good this year.

    (The cookies are baking in the oven right now).

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  32. Heyho,
    today i was in the forest to help some guys lumbering. Sadly my beanie hat doesn't cover my ears so...

    Have a nice day.

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  33. Fuzzy beard... cold head.  Only you can help Hendrick!   :-)

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  34. :-) ... Finnish time is German time +1 hour. I will remember that.

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