HomeAsiaSouth East AsiaIndonesiaFive Ways I Wear Headware that Keeps My Head Happy By Marcos Detourist on April 18, 2012One handy travel accessory that I brought with me during my last few trips is a new product called Headware.Headware is a stretchable fabric with a tubular shape, much like an elastic bandana. Seems simple right? That’s because it is! and I’ve been using Headware because of it.I used my Headware mostly for its intended function, which is to keep my head happy. I loved that it is lightweight and packs really small yet can be worn in so many ways and useful in a lot of situations when traveling. How Headware looks after taking it out of my day pack. Shot in Manukan Island, Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaHere are the top 5 ways that I’ve worn Headware during my 3-week trip to Malaysia and Indonesia:The Head BandDuring long walks, something I like to do pretty often, wearing Headware as a head band keeps my hair from getting all up in my face.Most appreciated when frequently squinting through my camera’s viewfinder or looking at the LCD screen and not have strands of hair in the way.I love that the fabric is stretchable because it minimizes any unsightly “helmet hair” situation, a common annoyance when using head gear for prolonged periods. Serenity at the highland village of Ngadas in Java Island, IndonesiaThe Hair TieKeeps my hair back while hardly noticing that I have my Headware on. Also taken in Ngadas, located within the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National ParkThe Wrist BandThe only item on the list where I don’t have my Headware on my head.Useful when I’m sightseeing under hot weather and want something accessible to wipe away sweat (before that must have photo-op). Getting ready to do some heavy duty walkingA good old-fashioned hanky also serves this purpose but I tend to lose them habitually out of absent-mindedness.After some time, I barely notice the Headware on my wrist and, obviously, I know where to find it when needed.The BeanieAn excellent quick fix to bad hair days. When I just want to get out of my hostel room and do some sightseeing without worrying about how messed up my hair looks, I put “The Beanie” on. Also useful to keep my hair tame during insanely windy weather like when I was exploring the caldera of Mt Bromo, Indonesia.The Neck ScarfMy favorite way of wearing my Headware, “The Neck Scarf,” keeps me warm when visiting areas with colder climates or during chilly nights. Waiting for my steaming cup of Java coffee while enjoying the refreshing view of vegetable farms covering entire mountain tops in Ngadas Headware was also surprisingly wearable under hotter climates because of the product’s breathable fabric. Cozy comfort in the midst of the pine forestsHeadware is an excellent travel companion for backpackers especially those who love to travel light. It’s easy to pack, carry around, and dries quickly after washing.An assortment of Headware prints and patterns are posted at their website. They have a couple of textured patterns that I’m really drawn to.Prices range from P240 to P350. Headware can be bought by ordering online or visiting their partner stores.*the product I used for review was sent compliments of HeadwareDon’t leave yet. There’s more!What I Packed on a 3-week Backpacking Trip in Southeast AsiaMinimalist LifestyleIncrease Your Blogging Productivity through Mind MappingOff to Roxas City tomorrow for the Western Visayas Tourism…Lion's Head at Kennon Road in BaguioKota Kinabalu Island Hopping — Around Tunku Abdul Rahman…Comments Mary Jane saysApril 18, 2012 at 8:29 pmWow very nice review Marc! Makes me want to buy 1 myself!hehe I actually bring with me a beanie wherever I go which I use to keep my hair out of my face but with this product I’ll be able to use it in different ways pa. I checked out their website and I saw that Headware is available in Fila. I’m going to buy one for myself come this weekend! Thanks for the heads up! :) Marcos saysApril 20, 2012 at 4:14 pmWe were like beanie bus buddies when we went to Passi, haha. I want to check the Fila store here in Iloilo for their stock of headware products also. Mandex saysApril 20, 2012 at 4:40 ami am just wondering if you have written about tips on packing for a trip be it for a weekend getaway or for two weeks. Marcos saysApril 20, 2012 at 4:05 pmNot yet. I’ve been meaning to make a post about that. I’ll try to finish one soon. cara saysApril 22, 2012 at 3:44 pmnice and cool! have a good hair day always when traveling! ^^ mayo gd nga product endorser…hehe Marcos saysApril 28, 2012 at 12:00 amhaha.. thanks for the well wishes :D lakbay philippines saysApril 24, 2012 at 10:46 amhonga, useful pala ang headware. didn’t expect that, hmm… makabili nga. ann saysApril 30, 2012 at 1:59 pmi recently came from our ilocos getaway, and headware was really helpful during those hot, hot days, so many ways on how to use it.hope they can advertise these products more.enjoy :) Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Mary Jane saysApril 18, 2012 at 8:29 pmWow very nice review Marc! Makes me want to buy 1 myself!hehe I actually bring with me a beanie wherever I go which I use to keep my hair out of my face but with this product I’ll be able to use it in different ways pa. I checked out their website and I saw that Headware is available in Fila. I’m going to buy one for myself come this weekend! Thanks for the heads up! :)
Marcos saysApril 20, 2012 at 4:14 pmWe were like beanie bus buddies when we went to Passi, haha. I want to check the Fila store here in Iloilo for their stock of headware products also.
Mandex saysApril 20, 2012 at 4:40 ami am just wondering if you have written about tips on packing for a trip be it for a weekend getaway or for two weeks.
Marcos saysApril 20, 2012 at 4:05 pmNot yet. I’ve been meaning to make a post about that. I’ll try to finish one soon.
cara saysApril 22, 2012 at 3:44 pmnice and cool! have a good hair day always when traveling! ^^ mayo gd nga product endorser…hehe
lakbay philippines saysApril 24, 2012 at 10:46 amhonga, useful pala ang headware. didn’t expect that, hmm… makabili nga.
ann saysApril 30, 2012 at 1:59 pmi recently came from our ilocos getaway, and headware was really helpful during those hot, hot days, so many ways on how to use it.hope they can advertise these products more.enjoy :)