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After reading some stuff on here I have decided to start using mittens for my chronically cold hands. Anybody suggest some good mittens that aren't too expensive (looking to keep it under $50)
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- Joined: October 2009
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Skiing combines outdoor fun and knocking trees down with your face. ~Dave Barry
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$50 sounds challenging, though I've scored good mittens from REI for not much more than that. I've been using mittens exclusively for the last six or seven seasons. Here's what I do:
- Buy shell/liner system. I've found good ones from REI, Black Diamond, etc.
- Pull out the liner.
- Substitute an OR Windstopper Gripper glove.
Works like a charm. The mitten shell is warm, the liner gives you great feel for poles.
When buying gloves and mittens, it's important to have enough span across the palm that your hand never feels constricted. Also, your fingers should reach all the way to the end; empty space makes gloves feel clumsy and makes them colder, too. Fit is MUCH easier with mittens, an added benefit if you have fat stubby hands like me.
Also, mittens are a good value compared to gloves. A mid-priced mitten will keep your hands as warm or warmer than the most expensive glove.
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Here I'm thinking particularly about space at the end of fingers. Obviously, much less relevant with mittens than with gloves. But try skiing with gloves that have too-long fingers. Impossible for your hand to keep that empty space warm.
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Yup, on cold days I do the three layer system too. Glove liner/Windstopper Gripper fleece glove/mitten shell.
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I splurged on my mittens almost ten years ago. I spent $80 on my Marmots, I could not be happier. They are still a good mitten they have developed a few holes but keep me nice and warm. I also use custom knitted liners in my mittens from Grandma. I was the only grand kid that looked forward to my new mittens every x-mas.
I would say do not be afraid to spend more and have them around longer.
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The best mitten under $50 is the Cabela Pinnacle. I use them whenever it turns cold here without any problems and it gets really cold here.
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