The North Face Power Stretch Glove - 2006 BCS

Great fit....powerstretch is the bomb for a liner, or a lightweight breathable glove for high action. I always have a pair of these with me for alpine climbing!

Great gloves, they can be used by themselves in mild weather, and they make a great liner when the weather gets really cold. They're also light and pack down small, so I always carry these any time I expect the weather might get chilly and I'd want some gloves. They can be a bit slippery when used on their own, since they lack any leather/rubber on the palms.

Good for a light glove or liner, don't use as a primary cold weather glove

Warm enough for temps down to about 35-40 degrees F. Much colder than that, or throw in a stiff breeze, and these gloves don't keep your hands warm for very long. And I generally have pretty warm hands. Not really waterproof, but they are very breathable and dry quickly.

Also, they are fairly slick, making it hard to grip things like cellphones, or take money/credit cards out of your wallet, etc. There is a grippy leather patch between the thumb and forefinger; this helps for, say, driving, but not gripping small electronic devices. The gloves would be improved IMO if they had more of the grippy stuff on the palm and/or fingertips.

On the plus side, they're very comfortable, seem well-made, and do work well as long as it's not absolutely freezing. XL size will fit people with big hands. I cut off the little D-ring/clip for attaching the gloves together, as it looked kind of silly and I generally don't use those anyway.

This is the second pair of these gloves I own and I love them. I use them for camping and hiking in moderately cold weather. They could be used as a glove liner as they are light and thin. They are warm enough to use as a casual glove in the winter and they provide great dexterity. I have hiked with them in the rain and the reason I love these gloves is that even when wet they kept my hands warm, I felt like my hand were dry and the heat from my hands eventually did dry the gloves. They are not waterproof and I would not use them in the winter if you are going to be making snowballs or go ice fishing or any activity were your hands will get wet in freezing temperatures. I would not do anything abrasive with them either like climb a tree or play tug of war as they will probably wear out quickly. If used for there intended purpose they work extremely well, they will last a long time and are worth the money.

Good dexterity!
Great for ski touring on the up track!
If it gets really cold they can work as a liner in your gore-tex glove.
Good fit!

Some reviews call them liners and some call them gloves-- and for you that is great. For people to remark on the power stretch's ability to blur the difference between glove and liner attests to their exceptional functionality.

Bottom line is these are exceptional all-around fall, winter, and spring gloves. I'm amazed at how much I use them. They take the brunt of that cold-steering wheel feel when driving, they're great on walks with the dog, they even excel at temperature management when out x-c skiing! The stretch material gives you exceptional dexterity and provides you with glove warmth without having that bulky feeling. Perhaps the only couple of downfalls are the facts that they get pretty wet and they are not windproof-- but they don't claim to be waterproof or windproof so it's not necessary to put them at fault; also, with a proper shell they would function fine in these conditions. Also, the palm and finger material is a bit slippery making it hard to hold certain already slippery items but in the grand scheme of things this seems pretty trivial.

It's hard for me to imagine any sort of winter activity where these don't play a main role in my apparel.

I really love the way these feel on, although it took some getting used to b/c of the padding in between the thumb and pointer finger. But now that is why i really like the glove so much, i use this glove mainly when i go showshoing or winter hiking (basically anytime i am holding poles). When it is snowing or a little colder out they fit under my waterproof shell glove nicely and keep me extra warm. All in all a great glove for a great price.

These are very nice gloves but I consider them half liner and half mild weather glove. My wife raves about how comfortable they are. They are also a very nice looking glove. They fit snug because of the Polartec stretch fabric.

Makes a great liner glove, but don't expect much warmth on their own.

Bought these gloves a few years back and used them mainly for snowboarding. Served as a great liner under my snowboarding mitts. Without them, my hands would either: A) Become uncomfortably cold; B) Get clammy and sweaty; or C) All of the above.

The Power Stretch glove does wonders with wicking the sweat off your hands while still keeping you warm and dry. Another plus is how quickly they dry.

Recently my original pair began developing holes in the index finger and thumb. Talked to Backcountry.com about it and they allowed me to return the old ones and get a new pair for free! (Lifetime return policies are the best!)

I'm on my second pair of these. The first lasted through 4 hard Colorado winters comprising skiing and snowboarding (used as liners inside of mits), driving to work, and general use where heavier, bulkier gloves are impractical, including yard work and tinkering in the garage. For such a thin glove, they are surprisingly warm. The quality is far above that of any other 'liner' type glove I have used. I love the use of suede between the thumb and forefinger which is typically a high-stress area. I am ordering my second pair from Backcountry.com because REI have apparently stopped carrying them in favor of their own glove liner. No thanks - I'll stick with the North Face Power Stretch!

Great gloves for 35 degree weather and up. They feel good on your hands. No seams sticking you.

These are a great pair of gloves. They work by themselves or as glove liners. I live in the south where it rarely get below 30. Do not use them to drive, they are very slippery on steering wheels.

I ordered these gloves to pre-flight planes here at flight school and i needed a glove that was warm, durable and had a fair amount of dexterity and these gloves work great so far. i can't say too much about the durable part yes because i've only had the gloves for a week but they have a nice stretchy fit and i think they'll do well. i think one of the other reviews mentioned that they were good for using digital cameras and i agree. i would get a shell or outer glove for sub zero temps or handling any sort of wetness i.e. snow or anything of that nature.

These gloves are great, but more definitely for casual use. The thumbs are a bit long, but better long than short! I love the fuzzy cuffs - very comfortable and warm!

As a liner or as a first layer these gloves rock -- or if it isn't that cold or wet, wear 'em as hand warmers -- great for a run or a bike ride as well -- really enjoying these guys -- a bit on the small side but they stretch so that's okay -- Backcountry does it again! You guys and gals ROCK!!!

Very comfortable.

they fit very nicely under my gloves. I could wear them by themselves too but, I got them for an extra layer under my TNF gloves and they fit perfectly keeps me extra warm:)

These are great for liner use, especially under some Hestras. Warm down to the 40s by themselves and holding up well under decent abuse

I'd caution against using them for driving or any other activity that requires grip though.

I've only used these gloves as a liner underneath my TNF Dilithium gloves but they are incredibly warm. I have no need for hand warmers anymore.

I am a big fan of North Face products and wanted a lighter glove to wear around campus and while driving and these are great. I wear a women's medium in the North Face windstopper gloves and I got these in a small. Highly recommend them in cold but not super-cold temperatures. Good everyday glove to have in your pocket of your North Face softshell.

My husband saw these at a store, tried them on and wanted them. I got them here because they were on sale and free shipping. I also got lots of other The North Face loot.

The gloves are thin. My husband wanted some like this for doing stuff outside when it is not real cold. You could also wear under other gloves for more warmth.

Very light and warm too!
They are great except for extreme cold.
They allow my fingers to work for many tasks without taking them off.

Ordered these gloves for my sister as an un-christmas gift (she doesn't celebrate). She had lost the pair she had before. I have really small hands (my friends say "carnie hands") and a small fit me well.

Great gloves for what they are designed for. I wear them to run in when the weather is cold enough. Would be great for any high energy winter activity.

very light but not waterproff. good for the backpack to throw on when it gets a little chilly. more like a glove liner.

very comfortable and still keep my hands warm

I've had a pair of these for 2 years and they are a decent pair of gloves for everyday use and are surprisingly warm for the weight. Even when the temp here in NYC reached single digits last week, my fingers were still pretty warm considering. What I like most about them is that they aren't very bulky so I can still use my hands for stuff like going into pockets, etc. without having to take them off, thus exposing my hands to the elements. I got my girlfriend a pair for Christmas and she loves them also.

I bought some top of the line Grenade gloves that came with a pipe liner. The pipe liner kept my hands warm in 30F temps but when the temps drop below 10, the fingers went numb. I picked up these bad boys as warmer liners, and THEY ARE AMAZING. I rode all day in -5F temps and fingers were cozy. They're fleece, so warm, but also breathable, so no great for extreme cold, if they're solo. I dont think you'll find a better glove LINER. I've also used them for runing here on cold days and they've worked out great.

Very warm and you can still maneuver quite well.

In below freezing temps my hands were still a little cold. But it kept me warm enough.

Nice and warm pair of gloves