A neck gaiter system configured to be received on the neck of a wearer that includes a gaiter member that includes a neck portion and a clavicle portion, a sensor system that includes at least one gyro sensor positioned on the gaiter member, an actuation system in electrical communication with the sensor system, and a bladder positioned on at least the neck portion of the gaiter member. The bladder is in fluid communication with the actuation system. When the sensor system senses a predetermined rotational change, the actuation system inflates the bladder.