Bought one of these for the wife and it seems to work fine. Has a ponytail hole and should cover the temples. Cheap enough to give it a whirl.
I always wear a cap under my helmet. If it's cool, I wear a turtle fur one cap. But all other times I wear a Halo skull cap. Have several just so I can always have a clean one at the ready.
BTW: The last one I bough was in 2016 and still have two in service.
I use a head liner, skull cap whatever you want to call it. No more folded ears, and I don't have to clean the pads as much as I'm not sweating directly on them. I love this thing, and amazingly not hot under the helmet, and I'm in 100 degree weather...
Get one of these and wash that instead. Can’t recommend this enough. No sweat in your eyes (at all) and no sunburn on your head.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00318BKHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TTWCGRJH89KXKBPQG8QD
First - do NOT cycle without a helmet.
Secondly - skullcap. You can get them on Amazon for like $13. I have this one, it won't make you too hot or sweaty. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVUR34K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bonus: they help kill wind noise and can prevent tinnitus.
I have the same problem. The cat ears are an incredible waste of money, don't bother with them.
What has worked best for me is combining a cycling skull cap like this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVUR34K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
With some comfortable wireless earbuds like the (excellent) Jabra 75T
https://www.jabra.com/bluetooth-headsets/jabra-elite-active-75t##100-99093004-15
You can enable hear-through on these which makes it easy to hear outside sounds while minimizing wind noise which is incredibly damaging and can cause hearing loss.
I found this one which I ordered it’s pretty nice and not jungle-y and quite affordable: Columbia Unisex PFG Bonehead Straw https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0058YS7LM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_4PED5892R08AKCJQ82TA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yeah a good running hat is nearly required for winter running. That and a good set of running gloves.
There are the ones I use.
Running Hat
I never really used anything for my face on my route.. mostly just wore a toboggan. As long as it doesn’t hinder your vision (especially peripheral) I would wear what ever is comfortable for you and keeps you warm. Something like this should work. Amazon - Head Gear
Hey!! I finally gave in and got this one for the worst days. Used it today for the first time, worked awesomely. I have a furry headband for when it's not too windy. I need to insulate my whole self in order to survive lmao
I use the VR cover basic set with the foam/pleather facial interface. For the headstrap i use this skull cap if its a really intense game. Earphones I've never had a problem with sweat (that I know of). For that you may want to use oculus earbuds instead.
I have a head about the same size. I use a halo cap under my helmet.
It works quite well.
EDIT: Here's a link https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Headbands-Skull-Cap-White/dp/B00318BKHK/
They have other kinds. I've only tried the one linked above but the other styles probably work well too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019F1XRKE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
^^ Above is what I got. I purchased a thin one though because I didn't want too much extra material and I wanted it to breath. This is a sports-oriented one, it does a great job wiking moisture and is smooth because it's designed to be worn under a helmet.
Do you not feel pain with this? I bought https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Cycling-Running-Motorcycle-Moisture/dp/B01N1IZ6FO/ref=pd_sbs_468_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N1IZ6FO&pd_rd_r=XC9TG5F5G2SNVVZC06ZN&pd_rd_w=hTDO5&pd_rd_wg=Ne6Su&psc=1&refRID=XC9TG5F5G2SNVVZC06ZN and it was pretty useless. It did not take the pain away. I also want one sports-oriented but I am worried that this one will simply not be thick enough. I even tried butting both beanies at the same time form the pack I got and it was still too thin.
My partner has this hat: https://www.amazon.com/Mysuntown-Trooper-Hunting-Ushanka-Windproof/dp/B015E0E3AI/
I can't guarantee that it's 100% vegan since I didn't buy it myself, but it's all polyester as far as I can tell.
i use the https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Headbands-Skull-Cap-Black/dp/B00318BKGQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509994986&sr=8-1&keywords=sweat+cap&dpID=41vogebE8QL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch and the 6mm fake leather foam pad, i sweat alot but i havent damage my headset yet, the cap helps capture alot of the sweats from your forehead so only your face sweat has any chance to get into hmd. combined with a fan blowing at your play space will help alot. Alot of people ask or wonder, if that skull cap will make you hotter, not really, the fabric on top is very breathable
1) I want knee/shin pads. Are there any review sites that do comparisons of different models? Everything I have seen is like an individual review of one model, with no comparisons drawn between its competitors.
2) Anyone wear anything under their helmets? I was thinking something like this to help deal with sweat and hopefully cut down on itchiness
I've got one of these that I use, and it works great! It also helps keep the HMD clean by keeping the oils or hair products from getting all over the straps.
Also, get yourself one of those sweat band skull cap things that footballers wear under their helmets. It really helped me.
Mine looks like this, although it was much when I bought mine. Halo Headbands Skull Cap Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00318BKGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wfdizbKYKTH5Z
Headsweats are popular and cheap https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Performance-Running-Outdoor-Sports/dp/B00295QDSW/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1495563906&sr=1-2&keywords=headsweats+hat
edit: this might not be the # panels/style you are looking for...
maybe the Outdoor Research Swift https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/swift-cap/p/2434300061222
I've been running in these for several years. Love them.
Just about any army/navy surplus store should have 100% wool watch caps that range from $10-$15. Or just buy it from amazon.