OR Rain Mitts

[Bill Fornshell]

I was looking through a box of old backpacking gear and I think I found a pair of OR Shells maybe Rain Mitts. they look like I never used them. They are size large and weigh 3.03oz for the pair

I am going to make a pattern for a pair of Rain Mitts. Then I will make a pair out of Cuben and see how much they weigh and they work out.

[Ryan Faulkner]

cool,

cant wait to see what you come up with

will breathability be a problem?

mabey you can put a zipper on one of the seams wich opens up to some no see um mesh or something?

[Bill Fornshell]

Ryan, You are correct and I may try sewing in a mesh insert (vent) like I will have on my VB Cuben pants and shirt protptype. I think wearing a light pair of liners might work as well. My main concern in the rain is staying warm and not always staying dry.

[Bill Fornshell]

This is getting to easy. I may even have the first Cuben Mitt done tonight. Here is my pattern test.

[Bill Fornshell]

The material for the Cuben Rain Mitts/VB Mitts will weigh 0.155oz. pair. These are the same size as the OR item in the first pictures.

I am thinking about adding a full draw cord around the mitt opening and a short draw cord across the top of the wrist area.

I would use a small flat cord and mini cord locks. This would add 0.197oz per pair.

The total weight for the pair would then go to about 0.36oz or 0.37oz per pair.

[paul johnson]

Bill,

Good job. Already halfway there – so fast. Did you think that perhaps you might want to make crab claw mitts for a bit of extra dexterity. Or, did you go with full mitts for more warmth?

[Ryan Faulkner]

whats the latest, you done?

cant wait to see the final product

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