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.