Gear Reviews

I have bought several items from Beyond the Trailhead; all have been well designed, meticulously constructed, and a joy to wear on backpacking trips and day hikes with amazing warmth for the weight. I also enjoy wear the crew sweater for day-to-day use, so soft, warm and light.

It won’t come in the next day mail, but somehow that makes it even better. Quality is not instant, but I know this will last years.

Hiked with this over a thin t and an Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoodie in around 3C and I was too hot. Really great for hanging around camp, so warm and comfy, love the kangaroo pocket and thumbholes. Hood is great.

Now that fall arrived, I think I’ve worn it every day it’s unbelievably and incredibly comfortable and perfect at keeping me warm and not too hot. Customer service is outstanding.

My only complaint is on sizing. I wish there were at least a Large and Small selection. I don’t have huge hands, but the size is quite snug. It fits my wife perfectly.

Nice fit and finish and super lightweight! Thanks for a great product, I love my hoodie!

I’ve hiked in this sweater with a lmesh layer underneath at around 2C and had an Outdoor Research Ventus hoodie and I was too warm. It’s so comfy, light and warm. Love the kangaroo pocket and the thumb holes.

I have perpetually cold hands but struggle with every little task when my dexterity is limited by thick gloves or mittens. I love that I can flip the mits back and have full use of my fingers while the rest of my hand stays covered. They are well made and cute. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks!

I was finally able to use my new mitts on trail. They performed amazing. I paired them with some zpack gloves at first but eventually just used them by themselves and they still performed amazing. They are definitely lightweight but that doesn't stop them from being incredibly warm and comfortable. They were a little big for my hands but it wasn't really an issue and once I layered them they fit just fine. They definitely have become a part of my cold weather gear set up. Thanks so much for a great product. 🤙

I’ve used these mittens both running early in the morning and hiking in the mountains. They are comfortable and warm enough for 35-45 degree weather.

Great product. Great customer service. Unfortunately they took quite a while to receive. It has already started snowing here, so I have only been able to wear them once while walking the dog around the block. I won't be able to give a real review until next hiking season. If lead times and shipping where faster I would have given 5 starts.

Great company! I was in a bit of a rush visiting the USA and Justin helped me out, went above and beyond. The rip-back hoodie is amazing!

Looks great, fits great

Love the design and functionality of these mitts and they are crazy light. They are universal size so if the length of your hand is 8.5 of longer they can fit snug.

I like the design of the mittens but the fit a little small

The delta hoodie with the added thumb holes is the ticket for the alpine, hot cold and sunny with a little hail now and then, that kind of weather.

Having the majority of your hand covered when the sun is a bit closer is great to avoid back of the hand burns, or hives in my case.

Justin does great work, his attention to detail and finish allows the fabric the lay down flat and not irritate, even working sticks for a few clicks.

I’d get ‘em, I always do!

So, this review is bitter-sweet, My wife loves them! Which is great, but now I need a pair to replace the ones she took from me. The gloves are soft and warm but really breathable. Plus, the flip top means you get the best of both a finger glove and a mitten. Definitely going to hide my next pair in with my winter gear rather than storing them in the communal glove drawer!

Received the Mitts the last day of summer so as far as cold protection I can't judge....as for fit and quality I have absolutely been quite impressed. The fit is perfect and I am Very Impressed with the quality of both the material used and as to how the mitts are made.I have every confidence that these "Mitts" will give me the weather protection that I ordered them for. Thank- You for your MITTS!!!

Well made, great fabrics and design! I have men's medium size hands and they are difficult to slide on, and a bit tight and short. Feel almost like Chinese sizing. Giving them to my wife for Christmas.

The cost, the craftsmanship and the utility make for a 5 star purchase. Very happy.

I purchased the Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie with the kangaroo pocket. The pocket is a very useful add for carrying gloves, buff, chapstick and other lightweight essentials. Combined with the optional thumbholes, it is also a cozy place to warm your hands. I bought a second hoodie in the same configuration for a family member who is walking the Camino.

After I heard about Polartec Delta here on the BTTgearco website, I had to try out a hoodie! I'm glad I did. This is a pretty unique fabric. It's not super thin, delicate, or lightweight like some sun hoodies. I'd say it's more of a midweight. But it breathes well, is stretchy, durable, and dries pretty quickly. I used it on a section hike of the North Country Trail, and it performed well. I like the thumbholes! I'm not sure I'd wear this on super hot days (over 80F/25C), but it's great for weather in the 50's-70's (10C-24C). I wore it under a windbreaker, and it was perfect for a breezy 55-degree day. I can't say much about the stink factor because I only wore it on and off for a few days on trail. But it came through that and didn't seem to be holding a bad smell.

I did have to size down. I usually wear a large, but had to go medium in this hoodie. No problem, though, because customer service at BTTgearco is top-notch. Also, the hood is a little oversized for my taste, but it does fit well while wearing a baseball-style cap. Anyway, this hoodie is now part of my go-to clothing for hikes.

It’s not quite cold enough in MN to put these to the real test on the trail but they work great at the kids hockey practice! The arena is freezing and these mittens along with my puffy are the perfect combo. I’ll be getting another pair for my wife.

My name is Bob, and I have a really bad hoody problem.

I didn’t even know there was a Delta fabric, much less that it is perfect for a medium weight ‘sun’ hoody!

To be honest, I would have clicked anyway, I always do on this site, Justin makes some really nice stuff and he’s a pretty darn nice guy to boot.

The hoody? Excellent quality as usual, dude can run a juke, no doubt about that. The delta is almost micro-corded, stretchy, fluid, mid weight. Breathes well, but a bit warmer than say a crater lake. And a whole lot cheaper!

This hoody and related performance fits shoulder season use perfectly, it is comfortable and seamed for backpacking, very well made. Number 47 in my collection, well worth it!

I live where it’s cold, really cold. A 120 is nice and effective for most days, but those -30F mornings get this beast! So light and soft, yet so so very warm and comfortable. You have the others already, time for the big guns! Justin is the best, a magician with a Juke, I swear.