Hooded Scarf Garment

Abstract

A hooded scarf garment is provided. The present invention comprises a hood and a plurality of scarf members that are attached by a neck portion that covers the user's neck and upper shoulder areas. The scarf members are elongated portions that are composed of insulating material and that cover the user's chest. A retractable brim, which is attached to the interior of the hood, may be shifted between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The brim provides relief to the user's eyes from glare from the sun or provides a further means protecting the user's face from inclement weather. The present invention furthermore has a plurality of pockets disposed on scarf members.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A hooded scarf garment, comprising:
 a neck potion having a top side, a bottom side, a front side removably secured about a user by a securement means, and a back side;   said neck portion adapted to fit around a user's neck and upper shoulders;   a hood extending from said top side;   said hood having a brim;   at least one scarf portion having a first end, a second end, a first surface, and a second surface;   said first end attached to said bottom side;   wherein said hood, neck portion, and at least one scarf portion are formed from a single, contiguous piece of fabric;   wherein said hood, neck portion, and at least one scarf portion are composed of an insulating material.   
     
     
         2 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 1 , further comprising a pocket disposed on said second surface of said second end. 
     
     
         3 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 1 , further comprising a reverse pocket disposed on said first surface. 
     
     
         4 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 1 , wherein said brim is retractable. 
     
     
         5 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 1 , wherein said securement means is a clasp. 
     
     
         6 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 1 , wherein said material is waterproof. 
     
     
         7 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastening means disposed on said hood and said neck portion for securing said hood in a collapsed position. 
     
     
         8 ) The hooded scarf garment of  claim 7 , wherein said fastening means is a clasp.