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    Max Dilthey
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    @mdilthey

    Locale: MaxTheCyclist.com

    Does this exist?

    I'm looking for a raincoat for my hands. A waterproof/breathable rain mitten that has a Windstopper layer, or is reasonably windproof. I will pay more if I have to, but I would love something like the old Marmot Precip mitts (Which I can no longer find.)

    Any tips?

    #2000456
    Nathan Watts
    BPL Member

    @7sport

    Zpacks WPB cuben mitts

    Edited to add that, unlike the MLD mitts, the Zpacks ones are waterproof right out of the box. That was what made the decision for me as to which ones to purchase

    #2000458
    Stephen M
    BPL Member

    @stephen-m

    Locale: Way up North

    Max,

    I would look at Mld events offering.

    #2000462
    Dharma Dog
    BPL Member

    @dharmadog

    Locale: The Louisiana Swamp
    #2000464
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    Extrimities Tuff Bags

    Halofs Gram Shell

    Lukes Ultralight has some too

    #2000469
     
    BPL Member

    @rememberthelorax

    #2000472
    Rob E
    Spectator

    @eatsleepfish

    Locale: Canada

    For $19 these are a real bargain:

    http://www.mec.ca/product/5020-728/mec-cloudraker-mitts-unisex/

    Dan Durston lent me these when my thin fingerless paddling gloves weren't proving to be adequate during our Pukaskwa packrafting adventure last month. The gloves seemed great, I just picked up a pair myself.

    #2000475
    Adam Rothermich
    BPL Member

    @aroth87

    Locale: Missouri Ozarks

    CAMP Windmit'n – 15 grams for the pair, windproof but not necessarily waterproof, but only $30. Those are the cheapest ones I've seen.

    I actually keep a couple of dog-poo bags in my hipbelts to use as impromptu windshells or shoe liners. They last long enough for one trip and are free to replace when they wear out (just swing by your local dog-park or Petsmart parking lot). Admittedly they leave something to be desired in the fit and breathability departments. But a rubber band works well to keep them in place and are similarly free if you work in an office. They pair well with my Driducks rain jacket for just-in-case rain protection. If I knew I was going to be spending prolonged time in the rain I'd take a real rainjacket and pony up for a decent pair of shells from MLD or Zpacks.

    Adam

    #2000530
    Dan @ Durston Gear
    BPL Member

    @dandydan

    Locale: Canadian Rockies

    Yeah the MEC Cloudraker mitts are great if you're looking for an affordable shell. All the weight is in the shell materials, so it's as durable as it can be for weight. Tough to argue with $19 – just go a size down because they're sized for winter layering. I'm normally a medium and a small is plenty big on me.

    #2000543
    Max Dilthey
    Spectator

    @mdilthey

    Locale: MaxTheCyclist.com

    I like those MLD E-Vent mitts! Those look perfect! Thanks, everyone!

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