Mammut

Merit Pulse Glove

What do backcountry touring, late-fall trail running, and cool-weather cragging have in common? Other than they are all rockin' fun, all three activities require a low-profile flexible glove to keep your digits dexterous and warm from first skin to last turn. The Mammut Merit Pulse Glove deserves consideration when you're looking for a multi-use cold-weather glove. With a slightly longer cuff than your winter driving gloves, but not anywhere your full-gauntlet ski mittens, this little number keeps your fingers warm and nimble whether you're checking snowpack stability or heading out for a quick run in a mix of falling leaves and the first flurry of the season.

Sheepskin leather lines the entirely of the palm and curls over your fingertips for extra abrasion resistance and a secure grip on tools or poles. Flexible polyester finishes off the back of your hand for an elasticized outer that lets you flex your fingers and crack your knuckles with gusto. External side seam construction means the gloves feels sweet against your hand. The entire glove has a bit of spring, but when you're stretching up for a hold or reaching down, anchor the glove in place with the hook-and-loop closure on the back of your wrist. For quick and easy entry, grab the loop pull-on, and slide your hand in this slim and agile glove.