Gradient Beanie brings cozy boiled wool warmth with a casual, slouchy fit
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This is one of those beanies I always toss in my bag when I'm heading out—it’s warm, comfy, and the fleece earband adds that extra layer of softness. The slightly slouchy fit gives it a relaxed vibe, but it still performs when the temps drop."
We wear the Outdoor Research Gradient Beanie when we want functional warmth without compromising on laid-back style. Made from boiled merino wool, it brings the kind of cozy insulation we can count on during chilly hikes, trailhead coffee runs, or urban wanderings. The midweight construction balances warmth and breathability, making it a great everyday companion through fall and winter.
Inside, a soft fleece earband keeps things extra toasty where it counts while wicking away moisture during active outings. The slightly slouchy silhouette looks right at home in town, but the breathable wool and comfortable lining make it ready for the trail too. Whether we’re commuting on a brisk morning or heading out for après, the Gradient Beanie pulls double duty with ease.
Details
- Boiled wool beanie with a warm, casual feel for cool-weather adventures
- Midweight design ideal for both outdoor use and everyday wear
- Soft fleece earband lining adds warmth and next-to-skin comfort
- Breathable, moisture-wicking merino wool construction
- Relaxed, slouchy fit adds laid-back style to cold-weather layering
- Embroidered logo keeps the look clean and minimal
- Great for trail walks, travel days, or après hangs
- Item #ODRZ8BK
- Material
- [face fabric] 100% Merino wool, [earband lining] 100% polyester
- Style
- beanie
- Anti-Odor
- natural attribute of merino wool
- Claimed Weight
- 1.8oz
- Activity
- casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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4 based on 25 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 17, 2025
SHRINKS WHEN WASHED
I bought mine this week and tossed it in a cold wash before wearing the first time. The hat shrank. I mean REALLY SHRANK. Don’t have any toddlers in my life, unfortunately— they would be the only human to be able to wear this. Hat is so small it can’t even be donated.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
December 13, 2024
Not meant for bigger heads
This was too small for my head and it's not an outrageously large pumpkin.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
November 13, 2024
Warm and breathable
Great fit. Did a great job being warm and breathable.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 17, 2024
Love my new coat
Love my beautiful new coat! Just in time for chilly camping, can't wait to use it ski touring next year.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 18, 2024
Shrinks in wash
Very cute and warm beanie until you wash it. I'm in the process of stretching it back out to a usable size.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 22, 2024
I would not buy this beanie again
I purchased this beanie for a nearly month-long cruise of Patagonia and Antarctica. Though it felt it was a little tight, it worked wonderfully and kept me warm in summer time cold in the Falkland's & Antarctic peninsula. When I got home, I carefully washed it in cold water and let it dry naturally. unfortunately, it shrunk significantly. Great hat just don't wash it.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 7, 2023
A Great Winter Beanie!
I love everything about this beanie. It's color is as it appears in photos and the first is as you'd expect. What stands out is its warmth. 10*
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
February 16, 2023
Great beanie
This is my new favorite beanie this winter. The fleece-lined headband is comfortable against my ears, the wool beanie is warm, and it looks good too!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
January 6, 2023
Great hat! I mean it's a hat! It's great!
This hat is plenty warm. Not the most wind-proof ever, but it's also just so nice and warm and woolie. If you want a woolie hat and want a warm head, this one is great. Also, my girlfriend keeps steeling it, so she must like it too!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
November 3, 2022
Please bring back purple version!
This was my favorite toque ever! Unfortunately, I shrunk it in the drier. Would love to buy it again but the colors are so masculine. Please bring back the feminine (purple gradient) version!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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