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Warm, tough and built for serious winter use. A dependable mitt for alpine climbs, ski touring and cold-weather mountain days.
Rab says:
When you’re chipping your way up an icefall or cruising through powder in the backcountry, you need hand protection that will fend off sub-zero temperatures and icy winds. Powered by high levels of resilient PrimaLoft® Gold insulation and waterproof GORE-TEX Plus Warm Product Technology, these all-mountain mitts are designed to deflect snow and sleet, and trap heat where you need it most. Offering unrelenting warmth in the coldest conditions, they’re the first choice for winter climbing, skiing, and mountaineering.
Our Verdict
The Rab Guide GTX Mitts offer reliable warmth and protection with their combination of GORE-TEX waterproofing and PrimaLoft Gold insulation. At 234 g (Medium), they’re substantial without feeling cumbersome, and the pre-curved shape give a natural grip on poles or axes and reduces fatigue. Grip and control are excellent thanks to the full leather palm, which feels sturdy and secure when handling poles or tools.
The cuff cinches easily with a single pull, and the internal lining feels soft and quick to warm. While mitts will never match gloves for fine dexterity, these balance insulation and usability well. They’re best suited to cold, wet mountain conditions where reliable warmth and durability matter most, rather than lighter winter walking.
A proven and well-built option for demanding alpine environments.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- GORE-TEX® Active technology with waterproof ePE membrane
- Goat leather palm, fingers and nosewipe
- Digital leather reinforcement in key wear areas
- Single handed adjustable cuff
- 3D pre-curved construction
- Dual pull cord lock adjustment for maximum ease of adjustment
Specifications
- Small weighs: 224g
- Medium weighs: 234g
- Large weighs: 253g
- XLarge weighs: 257g
Material & Construction
- GORE-TEX® Active Technology
- 100gsm PrimaLoft® Gold insulation and high pile lining to back of hand
- PrimaLoft® Gold 60g/m2 grip control palm insulation
- Outer: 95% Polyamide with Polyurethane membrane, 5% Elastane.
- Palm: 100% Goat Leather.
- Lining: 100% Polyester.
- Insert: 100% Polyamide (Recycled fibres) with Polyethylene/Polyurethane membrane.
- Insulation: 100% Polyester (Recycled fibres)
