Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Minus33 Midweight Merino Wool Knit Cuff Beanie vs Turtle Fur Lars Beanie
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Winter Beanies: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Minus33 publishes more about its fabric than any beanie here, from fibre diameter to knit weight and temperature ranges, in a double layer of pure merino. The Turtle Fur Lars blends merino with acrylic and adds a fleece ear band for extra warmth over the ears.
Minus33 Midweight Merino Wool Knit Cuff Beanie
Buy itA double layer of 18.5-micron merino with the most complete spec sheet here.
- 100% merino wool, 18.5-micron fibres, in a 245 g/m² midweight interlock knit.
- Double layered for warmth, with published temperature ranges for active and inactive use.
- Published 3.8 oz weight and a UPF 50+ rating.
- The page says Machine Wash & Dry in one place and Lie Flat to Dry in the care instructions.
- No fleece or lined ear band.
- The wool source is listed but the country of manufacture is given only as imported.
Turtle Fur Lars Beanie
Buy itA merino and acrylic knit with a micro fleece ear band for extra warmth over the ears.
- Machine knit from 50% merino wool and 50% acrylic.
- Ear band lined with 100% polyester micro fleece.
- Light at a published 1.8 oz, with free returns.
- Half the fibre is acrylic.
- One size in a regular fit, and some owners say it runs large.
- No care instructions are listed on the product page.
Side by side
| Minus33 Midweight Merino Wool Knit Cuff Beanie | Turtle Fur Lars Beanie | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | People who want a warm, soft, all-wool beanie for daily winter wear. | People who want warm ears and a classic patterned knit. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Minus33 Midweight Merino Wool Knit Cuff Beanie - A double layer of 18.5-micron merino with the most complete spec sheet here. Choose the Turtle Fur Lars Beanie instead if people who want warm ears and a classic patterned knit.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Winter Beanies: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).