Outdoor Research

Prevail Heated GORE-TEX Glove

Why didn't I buy these sooner

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Medium

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

170

After all the gloves I've bought to keep trying to find the warmest pair, I probably could have bought these twice. I do wish they were a little warmer for those extra cold days. Over all I was pretty happy with them last winter. I saw a few reviews that said they run small. so I went with one size up and that seemed to be just about right for me.

Like the Gloves But They Don't Last

Backcountry gets an A+ for its service, the gloves get a D-. My first pair worked for about a month. The on/off switch on one glove quit working. Backcountry immediately sent out a second pair. After using that pair four times, when I connected a recharged battery, the red light flashed, went off, and the glove would never come on. I had purchased a second set of batteries tried all of them and got the same result. I am awaiting shipment for the third pair. Perhaps this is not the best idea, but when the gloves do work they are great.

2nd defective pair

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

When I opened the box it appeared it was a used item. The charger box was ripped, the batteries were folded and half packed, and various plastic packing materials were strewn about the box. Looking beyond that I attempted to insert the batteries into the gloves and discovered one of the battery pockets was too small and I could not insert the batteries with the zipper closed as intended. I really wanted to like this product. Very disappointed in Backcountry as this is the second pair they shipped with a defect (first one had seams pulling apart within a few weeks). Returning them as they were shipped to me for a refund. Guess I have to expand my search for a product and supplier with effective quality control standards.

OR Prevail Heated Gore-Tex Gloves

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

I ordered the ones on sale, after checking with OR about features that had changed, and being told that only the finger lengths had been reduced. I ordered the size recommended in OR's size chart, since my measurements for palm size and hand length both fell in the bottom half of the medium size range. The gloves were extremely tight around the hand (painful to put on), but the fingers were extremely long. I had to return them. It is a shame, since I have enjoyed owning OR's quality products. HAND RUNS TOO SMALL, FINGERS RUN TOO LONG.

Great but runs extremely small

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

L

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

155

So, I will start with I am the queen of layers-whether it be my hands, jackets or pants. I am the girl that can wear a light down coat on a cool summer evening and be okay (hey, the birds wear their feathers all year long)! I first ordered this glove in a medium based on the size chart. When they arrived, I could not even get my hands into the gloves, so sent back for the large. The large arrived and they are still a bit snug, but manageable. I was a bit concerned based on other reviews regarding their warmth. Although I ultimately ordered these for skiing this winter, because the season has not started yet, I tested them another way. I run my dogs every morning (not sled dogs-jog dogs). I tested these gloves in temperatures from a cool 13 degrees Fahrenheit to a balmy 29 degrees. I started with the temperature on the highest setting and it was too much, even for my usually cold hands-I was extremely sweaty, which is not good. I bumped it down to the medium setting and still too warm. I put it on the low setting and it was just right for finishing out my run, though the gloves were already a bit moist with sweat. This sequence was used on 29 and 15 degree days. I decided to go the other direction on a 13 degree day. I started on the low setting and I never had to bump the temperature up as my hands stayed warm and I was not getting the sweaty response. I suspect these will perform similarly when I start skiing. I would recommend starting at the low setting first to avoid the wet and sweaty result. Now for the cons, which is why I rated these at only 4 stars. As I mentioned previously, these run small so be aware of that when purchasing. As a result, they fit kind of funny. I imagine some of that is due to the wires running in the gloves that provide the heat. My biggest frustration with these gloves is that the liners are not secure, so when you pull your hands out the insides start to follow, which makes getting them back on a bit of a challenge as you work the liner back into its proper place on each finger. My work around for keeping the liner in place better was to hold onto the ends of the fingertips firmly and pull my hands out. Once I start skiing, if anything changes, I will update this rating. At the price point I was able to purchase these makes them a great deal. I am not sure if I'd feel the same way if I had paid $300+ for them. However, if my hands stay warm this winter without having to keep track of multiple layers, I'd likely pay more for the convenience and comfort. I think these gloves are well worth purchasing, just be sure you pay attention to the sizing, and I recommend going from low to high on heat settings until you figure out what works best for you.

Prevail has prevailed!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

Medium

Height:

6' 2"

Weight:

190

Amazing product.great service .lowest setting and I'm toasty.and the quality and stitching are tight!

Warm and water proof but fit so so

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I used those gloves for a week in Utah skiing; they we very warm and waterproof. I did not have any problem keeping myself warm without the heating on. I turned those on at the lowest setting when it got colder, and they kept my hands toasty. I never ran out of battery for the day because of how I used them. When it comes to fit, it was a little finicky; I would say they are true to size but have very narrow pockets entrance for the fingers. I like taking my gloves off on the lift or when taking pictures here and there, and it has been very hard to put them back on. I decided to return them and ordered the mitten version

Horrible quality control

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

Xl

Height:

6' 2"

Weight:

225

Received my gloves only to realize that left one xl the right one probably a medium!! Couldn’t even get my hand in it! Also there were no batteries in the box! If I’m paying 350 for a pair of gloves this should never happen! Sent them back and will not be getting another pair!