Down Packable Glassing Gloves

[Mikido]

Looking for alternatives to something like the Kuiu Northstar Glomitts.

Down, packable…..something to wear over my mid size gloves while glassing.

Thanks!

 

[Wrench]

I have them by OR and some amazon chicoms....they're both super warm but the OR are better quality.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Looking for alternatives to something like the Kuiu Northstar Glomitts.

Down, packable…..something to wear over my mid size gloves while glassing.

Thanks!

What is wrong with the KUIU Down glassing mitts? They're the best product available specifically for packable down glassing mitts.

 

[justinspicher]

Take a look at the Enlightened Equipment mitts….

 

[MT_Wyatt]

The first lite ones are actually pretty damn nice, love mine.

 

[Tod osier]

What is wrong with the KUIU Down glassing mitts? They're the best product available specifically for packable down glassing mitts.

I really liked the original mitten, non glomitt, style, so much I bought 3 pairs just to have.

 

[sjwfarms]

The first lite ones are actually pretty damn nice, love mine.

this Picked some up during the recent sale around $60. Serve the purpose well.

 

[WeiserBucks]

The first lite ones are actually pretty damn nice, love mine.

I've had a pair for a few years and they're almost useless.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I've had a pair for a few years and they're almost useless.

In regards to practical use or warmth? The times when you can use them are obviously pretty limited, without some sort of protection.

Had a few mornings during rifle where we hovered above zero and they were lifesavers with a wool liner glove underneath, but my hands get cold extremely easy.

 

[WeiserBucks]

In regards to practical use or warmth? The times when you can use them are obviously pretty limited, without some sort of protection.

I've used them for stationary glassing for hours and driving my sxs in cold weather and my hands were freezing the whole time. Not nearly warm enough for me.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

@WeiserBucks that makes sense, thanks. I'm going to use the SG Altimeter mitts this year for late season stuff.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

What is wrong with the KUIU Down glassing mitts? They're the best product available specifically for packable down glassing mitts.

Outdoor Research cold front down mittens are much better than Kuiu. Warmer and better material. They aren’t camo though so you’re probably right.

Merino fingerless under OR cold fronts and you’re ready for super cold glassing.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Outdoor Research cold front down mittens are much better than Kuiu. Warmer and better material. They aren’t camo though so you’re probably right.

Merino fingerless under OR cold fronts and you’re ready for super cold glassing.

My experience has been the opposite and I couldn't care less about camo. I'd wear pink mittens if they were better.

 

[Westernduck]

I pack the first lite ones. I believe they’re called the brooks down mittens? I like them

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

My experience has been the opposite and I couldn't care less about camo. I'd wear pink mittens if they were better.

Maybe I had an older pair before a design change? The Kuius were nowhere near as warm so I gave them to a friend who runs hot. I tend to run quite cold being an Arizona guy.

I’m with you! Give me the brightest color you can so when I leave it laying somewhere I can find it.

 

[ryjack70ss]

The first lite ones are actually pretty damn nice, love mine.

Same


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[Swamppirate]

I have a pair of old North Face down mitts. Throw in a handwarmer when bitter and they are toasty.

 

[rclouse79]

I have the OR down mittens. They are nice, but I have found the down compresses if you are holding binoculars which can get cold. If it is nasty out I bring Giver leather gloves. They are the warmest I have found.

 

[Walkstoomuch]

My hands get cold very easily. I run the OR shell mitts with a down mitt inside. The OR shells keep the delicate down mitt protected and blocks the wind. I can't recall who makes the down mitts I have but they appear very similar to the FL ones, super flimsy and delicate but very packable/lofty. When it gets around zero I'll run a thin wool glove as the first layer inside the down mitts

 

[Mikido]

What is wrong with the KUIU Down glassing mitts? They're the best product available specifically for packable down glassing mitts.

The price!