Earmuffs are an underrated yet crucial winter essential, especially if you’re packing for a ski trip or winter hike. Designed to protect your ears from the cold and wind, they work hard to prevent ear infections and cold-induced headaches, even if you’re just going outside to run an errand or walk your dog.

To buy: amazon.com, $12 (originally $15)

More than 2,100 shoppers have given the product a five-star rating, highlighting their comfort and wearability. Made out of soft polyester and breathable terry fabric, the earmuffs are made to feel like sheep’s wool but are more environmentally friendly. The combination of these fabrics keeps the ears warm and comfortable all day long. One reviewer raved, “These are a gem! They are very soft and warm, and they stay in place,” continuing, “They can slightly stretch to accommodate different head sizes, and they are very comfortable and subtle to wear.”

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Not only are these earmuffs able to fit under hats, glasses, helmets, and other ski and snowboarding gear, they are fashionable enough to pair with your favorite winter outfits while enjoying the snow. One shopper loved these so much they bought them in several colors. “In my family, it pleases the 50-year-old who lives in the U.S. as well as the more demanding 20-year-old who lives in Canada. We have them in three colors,” they wrote, calling them an “excellent value for money.”

To buy: amazon.com, $15

While some earmuffs can be difficult to wear because they fall off your head or are too tight, these earmuffs won’t cause that problem, since they’re available in “normal” and “extra big” sizes. One reviewer even said, “I have a big head and these fit perfectly. The regular size earmuff part fits perfectly over my ears. They keep my ears very warm!”

At the time of publishing, the price started at $12.

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