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The Alti II Gore-Tex Mitts are a warm and protective pair of mitts that are designed for extreme conditions. They are made with two sets of gloves: a hardwearing, protective Gore-tex lined outer mitt and a secondary Primaloft Gold-filled insulating mitt. You can use these gloves independently or together to create an extremely warm, all-encompassing outer shell for your hands
Outdoor Research says:
The OR Alti II GORE-TEX® Mitts are a household name among 8,000-meter climbers and Arctic expeditionists, now featuring even better dexterity and fit. The warmest and most rugged mitt in our collection, the Alti II GORE-TEX® Mitts uses a modular design and bluesign® approved materials to create a layering system for your hands. This ensures lasting warmth, durability, and comfort on multi-day, multi-week trips in extreme conditions. The waterproof and windproof GORE-TEX® outer shell provides durable protection from the elements, and a removable insulated PrimaLoft liner keeps your hands toasty. A glove clip and carabiner loop keep these close at hand by attaching them quickly to your pack or harness. Built for summiting Earth's highest peaks and equally at home on a frozen lake or shoveling the neighbor's driveway, the Alti II GORE-TEX® Mitt is an extreme cold weather specialist.
Our Verdict
The Alti II Gore-Tex Mitts are extreme mits for extreme conditions; they are designed for the highest and coldest places on earth, though they work well for winter summiting here in the UK—essentially, two pairs of gloves in one. They offer some of the best protection for your hands.
The Alti II Gore-Tex Mitts are made up of two sets of gloves: a hardwearing, protective Gore-tex lined outer mitt and a secondary Primaloft Gold-filled insulating mitt. You can use these gloves independently or together to create an extremely warm, all-encompassing outer shell for your hands.
The weatherproof outer mitt is made of 70D polyester that protects the Gore-Tex membrane, making it both windproof and waterproof. The palm is reinforced with Pittards® Armortan leather, which is known as "the world's best leather." The leather is supple, but you can tell it's incredibly durable and of a high quality. 170g of PrimaLoft insulation is added to the outer mitt for warmth. These outer mitts can be cinched around the wrist to lock in heat.
The inner mitt is a lightweight insulating mitt lined with 340g of Primaloft® Gold. The outer mitt is constructed from ripstop nylon, so you can use them individually if you want. Both the inner and outer mitts have a fleece lining for added comfort and warmth.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Updated Design, Dexterity and Fit
- Insulated Seam-Taped Shell
- Kevlar Stitching
- Removable Insulated Mitt Liner
- Removable Leash
- Glove Clip
- Carabiner Loop
- Elasticized Wrist
- Cinchable Gauntlet
- Waterproof
- Windproof
- Breathable
- Durable
Specifications
- Small weighs: 301g
- Medium weighs: 323g
- Large weighs: 338g
- XLarge weighs: 345g
Material & Construction
- Outer Material: bluesign® approved GORE-TEX 2L, 70D, 100% Nylon
- Palm: Pittards® Armortan® Leather,
- Lining: Tricot microbemberg, 100% Polyester & low cling stretch woven, 100% Polyester,
- Insulation: Primaloft® Gold Insulation 170G
- Liner Mitt: Ripstop 100% Nylon Shell, Primaloft® Gold Insulation 340G
