Gear Review
Outdoor Research Alti Mitten - Men's
Fantastic warmth!
By John Hansen
Ranked #290 - Mittens
December 29, 2008
I have last year's version of these mitts. I tried on this year's at a local shop and discovered that they've fixed the problem with extra large! My hand measurements are exactly on the line between large and extra large according to OR info. I found the large too small and the extra large too big (last year). This year, the extra large is perfect. As for the guy who asked about people with Raynaud's Syndrome, I don't have it (at least not to my knowledge!) but my hands get awfully cold when others don't. These mittens have solved that problem. In fact, I can't wear them above 10 degrees or my hands sweat. So far, coldest I've worn them is minus 10 with a 45 mph wind, exposed above treeline for about an hour. Fingers were toasty warm!
View Details: Outdoor Research Alti Mitten - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- (outer body) [shell] nylon ripstop; [palm] Pittards leather, (glove liner) [shell] nylon ripstop; [palm] Moonlite Pile fleece
- Insulation:
- (outer body) [back of hand] PrimaLoft One (170g), (glove liner) [back of hand] PrimaLoft One (340g)
- Removable Liner:
- yes
- Waterproofing:
- Gore-Tex membrane
- Closure:
- SuperCinch, elastic cuff
- Gauntlet:
- yes
- Goggle Wipe:
- no
- Nose Wipe:
- no
- Hand-warmer Pocket:
- yes
- Weight:
- (pair, large) 12.8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- mountaineering, winter travel, ski mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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