Gear Review
Outdoor Research Alti Mitten - Men's
Helps you keep your fingers!
By Michael McGuigan
Ranked #340 - Mittens
April 20, 2010
When I climb at altitude (above 5,000m), I always bring a pair of gloves and a pair of mittens. Specifically, the Alti Mitten. If you're on a long belay in the frigid cold or don't plan on doing a lot of switchbacks, these puppies will keep your fingers from turning black. The extended cuff with drawstring keeps the snow out and the safety straps keep them from sliding over the edge when you need to use your fingers. One note though, if you anticipate changing directions a lot on a rope team and you use a safety strap on your axe, the switchover can be a bit cumbersome.
View Details: Outdoor Research Alti Mitten - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 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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