Overview
Mittens keep all four fingers together, sharing body heat and providing better warmth than gloves at the same insulation level. The trade-off is reduced dexterity — fine tasks like zipping a jacket or using a phone require removing them.
Materials
- ✓Insulated synthetic fill
- ✓Wool liner
- ✓Waterproof shell (some)
- ✓Goatskin or synthetic leather palm
Key Features
- ✓Warmer than equivalent gloves
- ✓Trigger finger versions for better dexterity
- ✓Some have removable liners
- ✓Convertible mitten-fingerless designs
✓ Pros
- +Warmest hand covering option
- +Less fabric between fingers = less heat loss
- +Often cheaper than equivalent gloves
✗ Cons
- −No finger dexterity
- −Hard to use phone or zippers without removing
- −Not suitable for tasks requiring fine motor control
Who Uses Mittens?
Children in cold climatesSleddersPolar expeditionersAnyone prioritizing warmth over dexterity