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1. #Black diamond heavyweight screentap gloves driver#
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The bulky build lacks dexterity for activities like ice climbing and skiing, and expect to overheat quickly while moving or when temperatures start to warm. There’s no arguing with the Alti Mitt’s warmth, but you do give up some performance with the highly insulated mitten design. Tack on a high-coverage gauntlet design, and the Alti is a bombproof mitten that’ll keep cold hands warm, whether you frequent the dog park, frigid ski slopes, or mountain summits. On the outside, you get a burly nylon shell with Gore-Tex waterproof protection throughout, along with climbing-specific features like a removable leash, high-grip palm, and carabiner loop. The Alti features a ridiculous amount of PrimaLoft Gold fill in both the shell and removable liner (170g/m2 and 340 g/m2, respectively), which more than doubles the amount of warmth you get from a ski glove like the Oyuki Sencho below (200 g/m2). Simply put, this mitten is designed to keep your hands toasty in some of the coldest places on earth, and it does a darn good job at it. What we don’t: Heavy insulation results in limited range of movement.įor the ultimate in winter warmth, check out the Alti Mitt from Outdoor Research.

#Black diamond heavyweight screentap gloves driver#

But for a daily driver that merges form and function better than most, the Wakayama gets our top pick for the 2022 season.īest Winter Mitten for Extreme Cold 2. This won’t be an issue if you keep up with regular applications of a water-resistant treatment like Sno-Seal or Hestra’s Leather Balm, but those who don’t want to deal with the maintenance might be better off with a fully waterproof design like the Oyuki Sencho below. And like many leather designs here (including the Hestra Fall Line and Flylow Gear Ridge below), it relies solely on the leather shell for keeping moisture at bay (read: no waterproof membrane). Like most offerings from Hestra, the Wakayama’s biggest downfall is its premium price point. Taken together, the Wakayama is an elegant everyday glove that should last you season after season of use. The premium materials and design all add up to a very cozy place for your hands, in addition to great all-around durability and dexterity that just gets better over time.

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You get a sleek cowhide shell lined with warmth-trapping wool terry, sealed at the wrist with a patch of neoprene on the inside and contrasting paracord on the outside. For everyday tasks and beyond, the Hestra Wakayama is a beautifully designed glove that offers a hefty dose of warmth and weather protection. Winter weather can be tough on the hands, whether you’re running errands, walking the dog, or commuting to and from work. What we don’t: Expensive and doesn’t have a waterproof membrane. What we like: A beautiful everyday glove made with natural materials.

For more background information, see our winter glove comparison table and buying advice below the picks.

In general, these gloves are unisex and come in a range of sizes, but we've also included a link to the women's-specific version when available. Our picks for the best winter gloves of the 2022 season span the spectrum from high-performance models for extreme conditions to functional pieces for everyday use and work (many of our favorites blur these category lines). Gloves may not get quite as much attention as your other winter clothing, but they offer invaluable warmth and protection when the temperature drops.