Black Diamond Absolute Mitt

It s also the warmest mitten in our review.

Black diamond absolute mitt.

Rated 3 out of 5 by bgreen from initially great liner thining bought these mitts 3 years ago looking for the warmest possible for the cold mi winters. Fitting black diamond gloves and mitts absolute mitts is rated 4 4 out of 5 by 29. A bdry insert gives this mitten exceptional waterproof protection and the removable liner s innovative primaloft gold synthetic insulation feels and compresses like down yet protects your. The 100 waterproof and breathable gore tex insert with xcr product technology and primaloft kodenshi insulation shield you from the elements of the world s highest peaks while the pertex 15d ripstop shell and sheep skin leather palm make it packable and.

Then i put them on. The black diamond mercury mitt is our editors choice for mittens because of its bomber feature rich design. It s an expedition worthy mitten allowing for extreme alpine and backcountry use in frigid conditions. The 90 liter version of our expedition sized duffels our stonehauler 90l is purpose built for hauling mountain equipment around the globe.

My hands need so much extra warmth and these were clearly the absolute ultimate in warmth. A fully waterproof insert and primaloft insulation make the black diamond mercury mitt a popular choice for year round use. Its primary downfall is in the dexterity score which is not unexpected for a glove with this much insulation. The black diamond super light mitt takes a fully waterproof high altitude mountaineering mitt and adds incredible packability.

The mercury is relatively water resistant more so than most other mitts and is burly. When i took these absolute mitts out of the box i knew i was in love. With a feature set including our bomber haul loop carry this duffel carries easily when you re on the move while also utilizing features such as our dirtbag storage system and internal lockoff compression to keep your load organized and secure. Promotions free economy shipping on orders over 50 exclusions apply.

Remove the liner for summer expeditions and keep the two together for winter climbs. Designed to be incredibly warm and waterproof the black diamond absolute mitten protects your hands from the coldest temperatures and worst weather imaginable. The removable liner features a waterproof gore tex membrane with xcr technology for optimum breathability when you re moving. The mercury mitten is black diamond s most versatile and popular year round mitt for skiers climbers and alpinists.

From the top of everest to wind swept antarctic ice fields the waterproof and ridiculously warm absolute mitt is designed for the world s harshest environments. The thumb is the tightest and my thumbs aren t fat at all. The removable split finger liner features a high loft fleece lining for. Four way stretch pertex shield fabric and a large gauntlet keep moisture at bay and the goat leather palm with kevlar stitching increases durability for seasons of hard use.