A neck gaiter also keeps the sun off you when it’s warm. There are lots of versions out there that have SPF protection, sometimes even equivalent to 50—and they won’t rub off like sunscreen.

Buff CoolNet UV+ It’s tough to beat the simplicity of the original Buff, but the UPF 50 protection in this style ups the ante, protecting your neck and face from sunburn on summer days.

When the scientific community made it clear that masks are the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of us discovered that we already owned one: a neck gaiter. Despite confusion ...

Though it's thin, you can double up the Buff gaiter to give yourself more protection against the elements. This lightweight neck gaiter also offers UV protection, with a UPF 50 rating.

(To be totally clear: Buff is a company that makes thin, spandex-y neck gaiters that have become eponymously known to many as “buffs.” They also make a purpose-built face mask.

Building atop the simplistic framework of a standard neck gaiter, Buff’s take on the fabric tube can shape-shift into more than 12 different configurations, including a headband, balaclava, or ...