Winter Outerwear & Apparel: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
We’re wrapping up our series on layering for different winter activities and locations. Check out our reviewers’ selections for everything from ice climbing to heli skiing.
Gloves
Pearl Izumi Launch Shorts and Summit Gloves
From the trail to the bike park, we’ve been impressed by the versatility of Pearl Izumi’s recently updated Launch Shorts and Summit Gloves.
Truck M1 Glove
The Truck M1 glove is a ski / work glove at a phenomenal price ($29.95). So how does it perform?
Outdoor Research Mt. Baker Modular Mitt
The Outdoor Research Mt. Baker Modular Mitt is a versatile, durable, warm winter mitt, and a good value, too.
Leatt DBX 4.0 Lite and DBX 4.0 Windblock Gloves
Leatt’s DBX 4.0 Lite and Windblock gloves both offer great protection but are tailored to different conditions.
Black Diamond Women’s Spark Mitt
Black Diamond’s new Women’s Spark Mitt offers a good balance of warmth and dexterity.
2014-2015 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards
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Pearl Izumi Divide Glove
The Divide from Pearl Izumi is a solid choice if you’re looking for a light, breathable glove with no padding.
Dakine Annie Boulanger Team Targa Glove
Spring / warmer weather gloves are tricky. They need to be breathable enough to handle heat, waterproof enough to handle slush, and warm enough to handle bouts of colder temps. The Dakine Annie Boulanger Team Targa accomplishes all of the above.
Dakine Excursion Glove
The Excursion glove is another well-designed waterproof and breathable option from Dakine, especially if warmth is your top priority.
Dakine Impreza Glove
The Dakine Impreza is a spring-weight glove with a seemingly obvious but rare design feature. If you need a spring glove, add this to your short list.
Dakine Commander Glove
The Dakine Commander glove is warm, breathable, padded, and offers great dexterity. Really, it just does everything well.
Astis Sacagawea Mitten
Gorgeous? Gaudy? Say what you will about the Astis Sacagawea Mitten—these things are warm, waterproof, durable, and an absolute go-to for pow days.
Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt
For those who are looking for the outstanding warmth, waterproofing, and dexterity of a trigger-mitt design, the Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt deserves to be on your short list.
POC Wrist Freeride Glove
The POC Wrist Freeride is a very nice, well constructed glove. If there is another glove in this category that outperforms it, we aren’t sure what it is.
POC Nail Glove
POC isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel with the Nail glove, but what’s interesting is how well they’ve executed the details.
Hestra XCR Short Glove
The Hestra XCR Short glove offers excellent fit, comfort, and breathability, and will hold up to all but the most severe winter conditions.
Black Diamond Patrol Glove
With its combination of warmth, durability, and dexterity, the Black Diamond Patrol hits the trifecta for an everyday ski glove.