Outdoor Research Alti Mitts - REVIEW
The Outdoor Research Alti Mitts have been updated for 2011/2012 season and are the warmest mitts that Outdoor Research produces. We are talking 8000 metre peaks, expedition-grade warmth here.
To achieve this warmth Outdoor Research combined an insulated shell with an insulated inner mitt each with Moonlite Pile fleece palms and 170 g / 5 oz. PrimaLoft One on back of hands and thumbs. To keep the wind and wet at bay the shell includes a Gore-Tex layer which also ensure they breath and prevents your hands from clamming up after hours of wear. The shell has a full leather palm which is the only material I know of that will stand up to wear and tear while still allowing for that tactile sense. On the inside, the removable liner offers more insulation while allowing you to perform more finicky functions without the bulk of the outer shell getting in the way.
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