Outdoor Research Alpine Onset merino beanie

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Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Beanie

Merino blend beanie with UPF 30 and a double-layer ear band. Regular price $36.

Why we recommend it

Outdoor Research lists a merino blend, UPF 30, and a double-layered ear band. Regular price $36.

Who it fits

  • Solo backpacker. One person, one bag, grams and a budget you can still spend on the ticket.
  • Couple. Two people sharing cubes, quiet on the plane, and a bag each that still fits the overhead.
  • Retirees traveling together. Comfort first: suitcase-style packing, easy rolling days, and a place for daily medication.

$14.4 to $36 Price checked Oct 13, 2026

outdoorresearch.com listed $14.40 and $36, with a $36 compare price, when checked. Source: Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Beanie. Checked Oct 13, 2026. Confirm the price before you buy.

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Hats

A cold platform still needs a hat that fits under a hood. Outdoor Research makes the Alpine Onset from a merino wool blend, with UPF 30 and a double-layered ear band.

Regular price $36. A lower listing was $14.40.

Shortlist reason: a merino beanie with a printed UPF, small enough for a coat pocket.

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The details
Fabric Merino wool blend
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Sun UPF 30
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Ear band Double layered
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Regular price $36
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