I use various types of head gear for riding in the colder months. I have 2 earbands...a thinner one and a thicker fleecy one. I have 2 "beanies" that I use...one is a Descente Coldout beanie that I cut a slit in back for my ponytail. The other one is a thin fleecy beanie with ear covers. And then I also have a TurtleFur balaclava for the really cold mornings. I have 2 neck gaiters, as well...a thinner "buff" type one, and a thicker fleece one. I usually end up wearing some combination of head covering, plus a neck gaiter, depending on the conditions.