Cold-tolerance comes in a wide range in Alaska. Some can tolerate double-digit negatives just fine and others say it’s chilly when it’s a paltry 0°F. Everyone can agree on warm, however, and merino wool packs it in spades. It’s why we made the Alaskan Hardgear Cold Guy Stocking Cap out of the stuff, blended with a hit of polyester and spandex to give it warmth, softness, resilience and stretch in spades. Made with a classic turned-up cuff that lets you “drop the flaps” when the wind threatens to turn your earlobes blue. Don one and damn the cold.