For Maximum Protection:
Put the hood up for double layer protection. To keep the cold air out you can cinch the springloaded toggles snuggly to your temples

As a Hood:
Lower the mask around your neck and you have a warm hood. Adjust the toggles to control the airflow and temperature around your head.

As a neck warmer:
Lay the hood back and you have a neck gaiter, comfortable over a wide range of conditions, which is why you can store head Sokz around your neck instead of in pockets or packs.

As a Stocking Hat:
After folding the bottom hem into the hood you can turn it around and pull it on your head like a stocking hat.