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Warm waterproof mitts with a low-bulk palm
Rab says:
Midweight GORE-TEX Mitts for any big mountain day in unpredictable weather. They deliver the waterproof protection you need for backcountry skiing, midwinter hikes, and weather-beaten scrambles, with warmth provided by PrimaLoft® Gold insulation.
Our Verdict
The Operator GTX Mitts combine Gore-Tex weather protection with PrimaLoft Gold insulation and a goat-leather palm, making them a proper midweight option for cold, wet mountain days. At 175g (Medium), they are substantial without moving into full expedition-mitt territory.
I like how Rab has kept the palm relatively low-bulk while adding more fleece insulation over the back of the hand. That helps retain warmth without making poles or an ice axe feel overly clumsy. The outsewn leather palm should also improve grip and feel compared with a heavily padded construction.
The watch-friendly cuff and removable wrist leashes are useful details, especially in poor weather.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- 2-layer stretch woven outer with GORE-TEX® Products
- Goat leather palm, fingers and nosewipe
- Leather on palm has outsewn seems to improve dexterity
- High pile fleece on back of hand for a warm and comfortable feel
- Low-bulk lined palm for comfort and dexterity
- Engineered pre-curved fit for grip and comfort
- Watch-accommodating cuff with hook-and-loop adjustment for secure fit
- Removable wrist leash
- Hypalon knuckle loop and side release clip for easy storage
Specifications
Weights
- Small weighs: 158g
- Medium weighs: 175g
- Large weighs: 189g
- XLarge weighs: 192g
Rab Glove Sizing
| Size | Hand Circumference | Hand Length |
| Small | 18 - 19cm / 7 - 7.5in | 16.5 - 18cm / 6.5 - 7in |
| Medium | 20 - 21.5cm / 8 - 8.5in | 19 - 20cm / 7.5 - 8in |
| Large | 23 - 24cm / 9 - 9.5in | 21.5 - 23cm / 8.5 - 9in |
| XLarge | 24 - 25.5cm / 9.5 - 10in | 23 - 24cm / 9 - 9.5in |
Material & Construction
- GORE-TEX Products Technology
- 60gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation with Grip Control on palm
- 60gsm PrimaLoft® Gold insulation and 330gsm of high pile lining on back of hand
- 100% Goat leather Woven Gloves Unisex
