Cold weather headwear sits in an awkward spot between too warm and not warm enough. Thin skull caps work for shoulder season but leave you frozen in January, while heavy fleece options turn your head into a sauna the moment you start climbing. Pearl Izumi's Amfib Lite Skull Cap threads that needle with a construction that blocks wind where you need it while letting heat escape where you don't.

The Amfib Lite uses Pearl Izumi's AmFIB softshell fabric on the front panel and ears—the areas that take the brunt of cold air when you're moving at speed. This windproof layer keeps the chill out without the bulk of traditional winter headwear. The rear panel switches to a thermal fleece that manages moisture and dumps excess heat, which matters when you're working hard enough to generate sweat but the air temperature says you should be freezing.

The skull cap fits under a helmet without creating pressure points or shifting around. Pearl Izumi designed the profile low enough that it doesn't interfere with helmet straps or push your helmet up off your head. Ear coverage extends down far enough to actually protect your ears without the material bunching up under your helmet's retention system.... Read More