The 13 Best Neck Gaiters for Running and Outdoor Workouts

Face coverings are an essential part of preventing the spread of COVID-19, and many public establishments won't let you inside unless you're wearing one. (Wear the mask. Just do it.) But face coverings have been around for a minute, and they do more than just protect you and others from spreading disease. (Which they do, so for the love of god, just wear the mask.) They can also keep your face protected from bugs, your neck protected from burns, and your mouth and chin from freezing over when it's cold.

Take the neck gaiter, for example. You might have one for wintertime activities, like skiing and snowboarding, where some functional protection is necessary. But there are lightweight ones, too, for activities like camping, hiking, and fishing. Although they aren't quite as heavy on protection as masks can be, they are certainly better than nothing. And if you need something that can do multipurpose work while you're socially distanced in the great outdoors, then these are all the better. Here are 13 of the best neck gaiters to wear now.