Mountain HardwearUnisex-Adult Compressor Gore-tex Mitt

For snowshoeing and hiking in NY state (Catskills) winters are usually around -15 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. These mitts are much warmer than my cheap insulated mittens . Usually I only wear these when temps are in the negative , or if I’ve stopped moving to take a break and I feel colder. I don’t need hand warmers in these . I appreciate how compressible they are , they don’t take a lot of room in my bag when compresssed down, and since they’re squishable I also have decent dexterity in them for gripping onto my poles or using my hands to grab on to ledges . I find the wrist straps very useful to take them on and off without losing them , they’re too pricy to lose . It was a good investment .

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The large size is too large for my large hands. Went outside for a one mile walk. Thirty degrees with a light breeze. Fingers were not warm. They look as warm and rugged as a pair of bread bags and even the company admits this. How much do I have to spend to have warm hands in central Pennsylvania? I'm beginning to think it's just me. Not recommended.

I have 2 pairs of Mountain Hardwear mitts, these, and their higher-end goose down "expedition level" mitt. The higher-end mitt is, as you might imagine, warmer in bitterly cold conditions. And if you're going to be shoveling snow in northern Alaska or ice fishing in Minnesota I might recommend their higher-end mitts for your consideration, as they are incredibly warm.These are the mitts I wear when it's not "northern Alaska" cold. When the other mitts make me feel like I'm in a warm sauna, I put these on.It's important to have gear for all cold weather conditions, and you should be wearing different gloves or mitts at 35 than you wear at -5. These are a fantastic mid-condition mitt, and I would say they should probably be worn between 35 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer, and your hands will fry, but they aren't made for deep cold either. Don't wear these to hike K2, for instance.I've had these for 2 years now and they still look brand new. They are now (and will probably remain) by favorite mid-temp mitt. I don't think you could go wrong with Mountain Hardwear in any capacity, as I own 2 pairs of their mitts and 1 pair of their insulated work gloves and I love them ALL. Everything these guys make is top quality, and I recommend them.

These are excellent winter mitts that are highly technical, not inexpensive, and likely overkill for some uses. More about these gloves.* Warmth. Very warm, very cozy. MH rates these as 4 out of 5 for warmth which should be plenty for all but the most extreme temperatures. Also, since these fit nice and loose (tighter fit means less air and less warmth) there is room for a liner if necessary. Insulation type: Primaloft.* Water resistant. Gore-Tex liner ensures maximum breathability and water resistance. MH rates these as a 5 of 5 for water resistance. Only non-breathable would be better in this regard though your hands would probably be cold from being drenched in sweat.* Dexterity/grip. These are mitts so not sure if you could expect max dexterity and MH rates these accordingly as a 2 out of 5. Rubberized palms are very grippy. MH rates this as just a 3 but I would probably give it a 4.* Durability. These aren't ski gloves or work gloves. They aren't leather lined or built with Cordura. These are light as light can be hiking/camping gloves and as such are really great in that regard but they aren't built to be put through an abrasion ringer. Accordingly, and MH rates them as a 2 out of 5. That said, they should be able to handle some shoveling here and there but I wouldn't buy these if that was your main need. Still, the rip-stop Pertex shell should be able to easily handle what they were designed for.* Other features. Large cuffs with elasticized drawstring that's easy to manipulate with gloves on. Large "pull on" loops to help get the mitts on. Arm bands that are removeable. Something they don't have is an adjustable wrist cuff, just elasticized. Small loops at side of mitt at the first knuckle. Maybe just styling but can be used to hang gloves upside down to help with drying.In summary, these are really great, really warm, lightweight hiking/camping mitts. They are likely overkill for basic winter use but you won't be wanting for warmth if you end up getting them. Highly recommended.