Swedish Military Neck Scarf
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Description
Swedish Army Wool Neck
This is a ribbed wool neck scarf issued to the Swedish Army. It is knitted as a single tube rather than a flat scarf with ends to wrap and tie. It closes the gap between collar and jaw where cold air gets in, and it pulls up over the chin when the wind picks up. Hikers, hunters, winter campers and anyone who works outdoors will get the most from it, and so will collectors of Scandinavian military kit.
Features
- Wool Knit Construction — Wool is a natural fiber that keeps insulating when it picks up moisture from breath, sweat or snow.
- Ribbed Tube Design — The scarf is knitted as a closed, stretchy tube that pulls straight over the head, with no ends to knot or come loose.
- Flared Lower Edge — One end widens out to sit over the collarbones and tuck under a jacket collar, so cold air has a harder time getting in.
- Roll-Up Neck Coverage — The upper section can stay folded at the throat or be rolled up over the chin and lower face.
- Converts To A Cap — Pull the tube up over your head and gather the top, and it works as a simple knit hat.
- Muted Field Color — The olive-brown shade matches standard military and outdoor clothing and does not stand out in the woods.
- Packs Down Small — Without stiff seams or hardware, it folds flat or stuffs into a jacket pocket when you do not need it.
- Genuine Swedish Army Issue — It is originally issued government kit, made for a force that trains and operates through long Scandinavian winters.
Built For Nordic Winters
The Swedish Army equips its soldiers for real cold, and this neck scarf is part of that basic winter layer. The design is plain: a wool rib knit that stretches to fit a range of head and neck sizes, then settles back into shape against the skin. Buying issued kit means you get the item soldiers were actually given, made to the army's own requirements.
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Customer Reviews
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Best $7 cold-weather purchase I've madei was skeptical that a $7 surplus scarf could hold up to real use, but this thing has completely won me over. I work outside doing utility maintenance in the midwest and neck coverage is serious business from November through March. Been wearing this twice a week for going on three months now and it still looks basically new no pilling, no unraveling at the edges, seams are still tight. The 100% wool construction is no joke either; even on the days where i'm sweating from the work and then standing still in the wind, it keeps insulating in a way my old synthetic neck gaiter just couldn't. I had a Swiss Army Wool Neck Roll before this and while that one's decent, the Swedish scarf sits noticeably warmer and layers better inside my jacket collar without bunching up. One thing i'll say it was pretty scratchy right out of the package, kind of like raw wool always is, but after two machine washes on cold it softened up considerably. Small price to pay for genuine military-issue wool at this price point.
Genuine wool insulates even when damp or sweaty
Noticeably scratchy until you wash it a couple of times
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Softer than my issued one, weirdlyHad shemaghs in the sandbox back in '91, still use them for everything. Saw this Swedish one and figured I'd compare to my old ones. This thing is actually softer right out of the package than any military shemagh I've handled. Usually they're like sandpaper until you wash them ten times. The weave is tight, not that loose gauzy stuff that snags on everything. Swedish pattern is subtle, kinda grey-green, doesn't scream "tactical" which I appreciate for everyday wear. Washed it once in hot water to shrink it slightly came out fine, minimal bleeding. Already using it as my motorcycle neck gaiter for cool mornings. For 7 bucks I'm probably buying two more.
Soft immediately, no break-in required
Tight weave, won't snag on VelcroColor is more grey than green in person
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Effective and versitileOne size fits all, can be washed repeatedly and works. I have purchased a total of four with an eye for at least two more!
Works and feels great.
None...best on the market!jim
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a warm neck is a happy neckWhy can't I resist Swedish Stuff? Is/was it Anita Eckburg? My private Idaho is a sub-zero La Dolce Vita in this knit wonder. This rounds out the Swedish kit... now if I could just get one of the Swedish winter hats in my size (to fit over my halo, of course).
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Great product.Really nice to have in cold weather. I brought it skiing once and it was great for the cold wind. Mine was a little scratchy at times, but it gets better after being washed. Good value for 5 bucks.