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Outdoor Research Cornice Mitten

Outdoor Research Cornice Mitten

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Outdoor Research Cornice Mitten

Outdoor Research designed the Cornice Mitts for general mountaineering and backcountry adventure. The Cornice features a fully seam-taped, waterproof, breathable, highly durable Gore-Tex® 3-layer 330d Cordura shell. (Say that 3 times fast). An anatomical curve, boxed construction, 3-panel thumb, and AlpenGrip palm all create a very dexterous and durable mitten. The removable insulated liner is composed of a lightweight ripstop shell with Moonlite Pile fleece on the palm and lofted insulation on the back of the hand for excellent heat retention. Top it all off with a soft nose wipe placed strategically on the back of the thumb for easy access shnozz cleaning.

Bottom Line: Don't sacrifice your hands to frostbite. Protect your hands with these mittens.

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Rating for this product: 4

nice, but not perfect

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November 8, 2007

These are pretty nice mitts -- very warm, seam taped and nice construction. I haven't had them too long, but they seem built to last too.
A couple of complaints: they don't provide much dexterity (even for mitts, which I don't expect to have much). This was especially the case with the included liner, but I had better luck using thinner liner gloves (which is nice with these -- you can use any kind of liner you want). But with the included liners I could barely do anything with them on! The other thing is that this might improve as they break in and the materials get softer and more flexible with time.
My other major complaint is that the gauntlet part of the mitt is a bit small and it was quite difficult to stuff the cuff of my bulky winter jacket into the glove for a good seal. This is especially hard because once one glove is on, it is nearly impossible to adjust the second one due to the reduced dexterity! A low bulk jacket will be fine, but not for a heavy insulated parka (which is generally what you'd be wearing if you've got these mitts on!)

Bonus: warm as hell and well made

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Rating for this product: 4

warm mittens

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January 8, 2007

These things are toasty. I went up the hill on a rare sub zero day and found them so warm I actually had to take them off a few times to cool off. They're really thick but if you're on your snowboard it won't bother you at all. I would say they're perfect if the material/leather on the palm were a bit thicker or more durable. I'd buy them again without hesitation given the price/warmth.

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Do the shells have a lining so that I can wear the shells comfortably

Do the shells have a lining so that I can wear the shells comfortably without the removable liners?

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October 13, 2009

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According to OR, the shells do not have a lining and would be a little more comfortable with a removable liner. A wide variety of liners is available.

The waterproof layer is in the shell, not the liner, so the mitts will be just as waterproof without a liner or with any after market liner.

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October 14, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Clean, simple, solid

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April 23, 2009

I have been looking for a few years now for some mittens to replace my beat to hell Burtons from 1998... these are perfect. They are simple, solidly built, and warm. Removable liner so you can use them on baltic days and not so baltic days, throw a small glove liner in there if that's your style... just a very nice, simple, strong mitt that was exactly what I was looking for.

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Rating for this product: 5

Nice and Toasty

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April 30, 2009

I agonized over the decision about what gloves to wear on a multi-day alpine hike/climb. I finally dropped the big bucks on these bad boys, and I was NOT disappointed. First, I should say that I tend to have cold fingers/toes at altitude and I brought extra chemical handwarmers just in case. With these mitts, I didn't need them. They are very solid and durable, and I loves the gore-tex waterproofing. The insulation is wonderful and lightweight. They are certainly big mitts, and dexterity is a problem. I also agree that the gauntlet is a little bit too small and can be a pain. These negatives aside, I am very glad that I paid the extra bucks and got these mitts. I still have all 21 of my important digits.

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Although I am not a big guy, I usually wear x-large gloves, (like

Although I am not a big guy, I usually wear x-large gloves, (like in marmot's) Are OR sizes close to other manufacturers? I'm not sure if I should order large or x-tra large. Measurements say I should get Large

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April 14, 2009

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If you're sized as a L, but you usually wear XL's, it's kind of a toss-up. While the L might be snug enough, you may be on the verge of an XL. The XL could allow room for warmers, if you should choose to put 'em in there, but may be loose.

I'd say L if you're gonna be using your hands a whole lot (which I have to imagine is the case). A tighter fit will definitely be easier to maneuver.

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April 22, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Built to Last

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October 27, 2008

I have had these mitts for years and they will probably serve me for many more. They are so burly and will stand up to any kind of abuse. I use them with the PL 400 liners and they are extremely warm.

I echo the others reviews about the dexterity. It's a little difficult to grab smaller things, but I guess thats the price you pay for really warm mitts.

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Rating for this product: 5

Cornice Mittens

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February 20, 2008

I finally got to use my new Cornice Mittens this weekend. I was on a solo Snowshoe backpack up in the Rattlesnake Wilderness of Northwest Montana. After pushing up hill over a eight-hour day this old man was not only beat but getting cold. As I pulled out the Cornice Mittens and slipped them on I notice that they appeared well made and the fact that I was able to handle gear was also a big plus. Well in no time at all my hands were warming up. One less thing to worry about and I was able to get camp set up with no more worries about cold hands. Good gear to say the least

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Am looking for a battery-heated mitten or glove.I found one online

Am looking for a battery-heated mitten or glove.I found one online for 249$ from Zanier. yikes. do you know of anything affordable??

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December 29, 2008

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Not that are worth anything.Check out the amazing gloves mountain hardwear on there sitejust came out with a batteries!!! 300.00 but wow look sick!!

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December 30, 2008

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Rating for this product: 3

great product

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January 16, 2009

just too small if you have big forearms. gauntlets are so much shorter then older models. sent back but they are made bomb proof

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Rating for this product: 4

Yay! A warm mitten!

By: Backcountry.com Employee
January 28, 2009

My hands are perpetually cold and I am constantly on a quest for a warm functional mitten. I think I'm getting closer! These mittens kept my hands pretty warm in cold,windy weather. I won't lie and say they're perfect...I still use hand warmers when it's really cold out, but these did the job much better than many mittens I've had in the past. I won't drop them while fumbling with my camera or phone because of the "idiot cord" and the nose wipe definitely comes in handy. I do wish they had a little goggle wipe though.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Gore-Tex® 3-layer 330d Cordura w/ AlpenGrip palm, [Liner] Nylon ripstop, Moonlite Pile fleece 
Insulation:
Moonlite Pile and lofted insulation 
Removable Liner:
Yes 
Closure:
DuoCinch drawstring w/ Ladderlock wrist cinch and removable Idiot Cord. 
Gauntlet:
Yes 
Goggle Wipe:
No 
Nose Wipe:
Yes 
Weight:
10oz, 283g 
Recommended Use:
Mountaineering, backcountry activities 
Warranty:
Infinite 
Country of Origin:
China 

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