3. Outer Shell – Windproof, waterproof and snowproof protection.
The glove system is comparable to the layering system for the body. The base layer, or "liner glove", is a thin, moisture-wicking glove that promotes good movement and dexterity and helps keep hands dry. The insulating layer traps heat in colder temperatures and can be windproof and water-resistant. The outer shell protects against wind, rain, and snow, ensuring functionality by maintaining warmth.
Our hands are incredibly exposed when hiking; even if we use trekking poles, they do not generate enough heat to stay warm. Our extremities, hands, feet and head quickly lose heat when the temperature drops as our bodies automatically redirect blood flow to prioritise our core and vital organs. As temperatures drop or altitude increases, keeping hands warm becomes crucial. A versatile layering system enables easy adjustments based on temperature fluctuations, offering adaptability throughout the hike.
While a single pair of gloves may suffice in certain circumstances, relying on a single "mountain glove"frequently results in discomfort. You may put them on too soon, resulting in sweaty hands, or too late, when your hands are already cold. Your hands will have lost some functionality and will take longer to warm up.
I have used "waterproof" mountain gloves that became saturated with snow, which could have been dangerous (certainly, it could have caused us to leave the mountain early). Fortunately, one person in the group using the layering system had a spare pair of dry gloves. The layering system allows for... read more.
We have carefully chosen each layer in this layering system so you can be confident that each piece will perform its function to the fullest.
The Tryfan Stretch baselayer is a highly breathable and stretchy glove that facilitates a lot of movement; the Thaw Mitt maximises warmth whilst minimising pack size, and the protective outer and the Scafell Overmittutilises Gore-Tex technology to keep your hands warm, safe and dry in the most challenging of conditions.
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