Mitten Shell

[93legendti]

I'm looking for a shell to go over mittens...I have a pair of wool mittens from Ibex that I really like, as well as Ibex Shak glove liners. Rather than buying new mittens with included liners, etc., I thought a shell to go over the mitts would complete my system.
Can anyone suggest a good shell for mittens?
Thanks.

[spiderman]

they're easy to install
and can be mounted on road or mountain!
i just wore a pair of smart wool gloves and these
for my morning commute.
...bar mitts...

[xjoex]

I have never tried bar mitts, but i bet they are great too.

I use a Outdoor Research Pro Goretex mitt over my gloves. http://robonza.blogspot.com/2010/02/gloves-for-cold-winter.html

But they are big, no insulation, just a full gauntlet glove. I gotta say they keep your hands warm and dry.

I was thinking of getting a smaller pair, and was told about the mountain laurel eVent mitt, which looks really good. I was going to order a pair. http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=51

For most of the winter I ride in those OR mittens, with OR 400 mittens underneath. But when it is really cold I wear some big primaloft mitts.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h85/boulderjoe/riding/IMG_2737.jpg

-joe

[oliver1850]

I have some Treks that are lobster claw. I would guess they make them for mittens too. Just a shell with a gauntlet and elastic around the wrist.

[bike22]

outdoor research.

sometimes outdoor equipment stores have a generic version, usually made out of coated nylon instead of fancy/expensive gore tex or similar.

[93legendti]

Thanks guys.
I forgot about the bar mitts. I'm going to look at both suggestions of bar mitts and mitt shells and see what will work for me. I like moving my hands around on the bars, so shells be best.

[93legendti]

I found these at REI:


Outdoor Research Meteor Mitts - have a removable liner ($65)
REI Item# 7870690034

REI Taped Mittens - shell only ($56.50)
REI Item# 7872890046

I'm going to see how they fit over my Ibex mitts.

These also look good:
mountain laurel eVent mitt http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.co...?products_id=51

[that guy]

A few weeks ago I got a pair of Swix lobster gloves at REI that fit over my thin liners when it's VERY cold. They are also good on their own. Highly recommended.

There is a mitten version too. I paid $45.

[Wilkinson4]

Alternative to Bar Mitts:

http://www.trails-edge.com/retail/moosemitts/moosemitts.htm

Called Pogies in some parts of the world. You can get ATV ones for a lot less $$$ or make your own.

http://coachlevi.com/mountain-biking/home-made-pogie-hand-warmers/

mIKE

[victoryfactory]

how about the same thing for us five finger fans?*
I had an old pair of OR goretex shell only over-gloves that were
the perfect thing for winter cycling but since they disintegrated
I can't find a replacement

VF

* needed for certain impolite hand signs to motorists
(it's an NYC thing)

[93legendti]

The REI shells seem to be the solution. The fit well over my Ibex mitts and go on and off very easily:http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab27/adambaker29/cf8d715f.jpg

[xjoex]

Looks like a good solution!

-Joe

[93legendti]

Going to try them Thursday-I'll report back. REI taped shells- wind and waterproof.

[93legendti]

how about the same thing for us five finger fans?*
I had an old pair of OR goretex shell only over-gloves that were
the perfect thing for winter cycling but since they disintegrated
I can't find a replacement

VF

* needed for certain impolite hand signs to motorists
(it's an NYC thing)
I have these from Eddie Bauer First Ascent:

http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/product.jsp?ensembleId=35143&se=1

I ordered one size larger than normal for layering. I'm pretty happy with them.

[xjoex]

Thanks for bringing this post back up . Over the winter I bought a new pair of OR shell mittens. The model I got was the Endeavor mitt. I have been very happy with them. they are a bit lighter than my old mitts but have proven just as dry and warm.
http://robonza.blogspot.com/2011/01/review-outdoor-research-endeavor-mitts.html

-Joe

[TBLS]

I have a set of mitten shells - not sure of the mfg but I am local if you want 'em. PM me

[93legendti]

I have a set of mitten shells - not sure of the mfg but I am local if you want 'em. PM me
Thanks. I picked up the REI shells and they are just what I was looking for.

[93legendti]

Thanks for bringing this post back up . Over the winter I bought a new pair of OR shell mittens. The model I got was the Endeavor mitt. I have been very happy with them. they are a bit lighter than my old mitts but have proven just as dry and warm.
http://robonza.blogspot.com/2011/01/review-outdoor-research-endeavor-mitts.html

-Joe
My pleasure. Ironic that its 55 degrees today. Those OR's look real nice. How much do they list for?

OR makes great stuff. I have a softshell/thermal pro balaclava and pl 400 mitts and gloves. All 3 of these are REALLY warm.

[93legendti]

The REI shells are still working great. Today, I used them over my OR Southback gloves that aren't warm enough on their own for winter biking-2 hours in 20 degree weather and my fingers were toasty.