Insulated Gloves and Mittens

Recent Insulated Glove/Mitten Reviews

Black Diamond Mercury Mitts

Very good mittens that fit well. They are pretty warm but YMMV. Having a light case of Raynaud's Syndrome (some fingers get cold and won't warm up), I have often struggled to find ski/snowboard gloves and mittens that will work in colder temperatures (below 32F/0C). Now in the Pacific Northwest, temperatures at ski areas typically range from the high teens to the low 30s. After some research, I settled on the Black Diamond Mercury Mitts (Men's). I had very high hopes for them being warm at the colder… Full review

Ganka Expedition Mittens

If you NEED to keep your hands warm in the coldest temps, these are the mittens you want. Just don’t plan on being able to do anything with your hands while wearing them. When I got out of the army in December 1998 I went back to Maine and started hanging out with friends from high school. One of the things we got back into was ice fishing. I was all set for warm clothing but needed boots and hand protection. A trip to Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, Maine, took care of that; I went home with… Full review

Black Diamond Soloist Gloves

A warm glove for winter that’s very comfortable. Removable liner, leather palm, and a proprietary waterproof/breathable membrane in the shell highlight the features that help make this a good cold weather companion. Surprising warmth for the price point, balanced by somewhat limited use of your fingers. A step down from the well-reviewed Black Diamond Guide Glove in anticipated durability. Palm view Back of hand view BACKGROUND I purchased the Black Diamond Soloist glove to serve as my everyday… Full review

Black Diamond Super Light Mitts

Cold fingers no more. Waterproof shell, decent insulation, and a long wrist cover keeps the cold out. My wife suffers from cold hands. Smaller gloves are great for ascending when we are working hard. But the peak and descent = cold. Enter the BD Super Light Mitts. These are a premium glove with great materials and a good amount of insulation. We've tested these on numerous high elevation >9k feet summits and they are worth their weight. The size small tops the scale at 8.7 oz. Below you can see… Full review

Outdoor Research RadiantX Gloves

OR's RadiantX Gloves employ their new HeiQ XReflex insulation technology to provide warmth while active yet retain dexterity to perform tasks without taking them off. Flexible shell material on the back of the hand, durable panels in the grip area with low profile, recycled poly insulation sandwiched between. Nice leash among other features.   . I spent the entirety of last winter testing Outdoor Research's RadiantX Gloves in a wide variety of conditions. From late fall of 2021 through to early… Full review

Outdoor Research Toddlers' Adrenaline Mitts

A pair of winter-ready (insulated and waterproof) toddler mitts that have kept my little one's hand warm and dry this winter. Like all kids stuff, sizing may be tricky, but as long as they fit, the mitts can handle almost any little kid's winter adventure. Conditions and Tester Specs: My daughter wore the Outdoor Research Toddlers' Adrenaline Mitts during the winter months in central Pennsylvania. At the time of testing, she was 15-18 months old (and wearing mostly 2T clothes for size reference)… Full review

Kinco 901 Lined Heavy Duty Premium Grain & Suede Pigskin Driver with Knit Wrist

If you place a premium on durability and cost-effectiveness, these four-season beasts might be your gloves. Well-insulated, made from pigskin with a double-layer of leather on the palms and fingers. You have to waterproof them, they take a fair bit of time to break in because the leather is so firm, and there are warmer options. Buy them from hardware suppliers—outdoors sellers overcharge for them. Though Kinco is a brand more often associated with people who work hard outside, their 901 insulated… Full review

Gordini Cache Gauntlet Glove

A good use of synthetic material to make a tough glove that resists water and dries out quickly. With additional glove liners they work well in cold temperatures. I’ve given up on finding the one perfect glove and now I keep a half dozen pairs for different activities like running, climbing, winter camping, and skiing. The Gordini Cache definitely fit into a couple of those slots.   Nice, dry snow, moderately warm gloves The Cache gloves fit nicely into the skiing and alpine mountaineering slot… Full review

Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Mitts

Prices are steep. However, the entire mitten is 80 goose and 20 other feathers. My purchases were at the end of the winter season in the United States. The entire mitten is 80 goose and 20 other feathers (80/20 down fill). My first pair of these I bought at some other website I paid $24. About one month later at that same website they were offering the same, only a different design that wasn't selling well; I got two pairs for $13. Because of that purchase, the website provided me with a free shipping… Full review