Mitt reviewed: 686 Mountain Mitt – Dark Camo
Mitten size: Medium
Rider specs: 5’9″ 180 lbs
Intended Use: Snowboarding, Snow Sports
Retail Price: $44.95
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for an affordable mitten that is lightweight for most riding conditions
Features:
- Soundtouch™ Touchscreen Technology
- Movement Fit™ Hand Articulatio
- Velcro Adjustable Cuff
- Glove Connect Attachment Buckle
- Wrist Leash
- Shell: 2-Layer Dense Oxford infiDRY® 10K Fabric + DWR
- Insert: infiDry® Waterproof/Breathable Glove Insert
- Insulation: infiLOFT® 100g Insulation
- Palm: Everwear™ Grip Stone PU Palm
- Lining: Micro Tricot Lining + Finger Separation
Review:
If you are a mitten lover, the 686 mountain mitten might be right up your alley. The infidry fabric is lightweight and stretchy and the PU palm material provides good grip when you want to reach down for a grab in the air.
It does offer a compatible element for touch so you can swipe and tap on your phone, but I’ve found that’s tough to use on mittens as it is. I really like this mitten for everyday conditions from the coldest days to the warmer days it provides great warmth. You may need a lighter mitten if you are riding in the upper 40’s or over, otherwise this is a great option for most conditions.
Overall Impressions
The mountain mitt is a great option for those of us that like mittens over gloves, it’s lightweight fairly breathable and will work out in most conditions for the entire season of riding, it’s comfortable and fits true to size.
Pros
- Great fit
- Great style
- Durable
- Good waterproof/breathability
- Able to wear liners if needed
Cons
- None
| Price: |  (4.8 / 5) |
| Performance: | (4.8 / 5) |
| Design: | (4.8 / 5) |
| Overall: | (4.8 / 5) |