Ultralight Primaloft Mittens?

Montane Extreme Mitts
http://www.montane.co.uk/range/accessories/extreme-mitt

I like it, but how can I order it in the U.S?

Campsaver and moosejaw used to carry them,looks like they are out of stock at the moment.

They have size XL which is the size you are looking for HERE

Cheers!

There's some Stoic Luft Synthetic Mitts on geartrade.com

Hestra Primaloft Extreme Mitt Liners have very thick insulation… so much that I think they are going to be way too warm and bulky for you.

Primaloft polyester (Palm: 400gr, Backhand: 600gr)
http://hestragloves.com/en-us/gloves/liners/primaloft-extreme-liner/

In order to hit the right compromise between warmth and dexterity in mittens, I sew my mittens with a single layer of synthetic insulation facing the palm side and a double layer on the back side. Then, depending on the expected temperature, I can leave the double layer as is, or I can stuff in additional insulation bits between the two main layers.

–B.G.–

You might want to consider trying Jackson Sports out of Ireland. They also have the Buffalo Pertex/Pile Mitts which are considerably lighter and more packable than the Montane Extreme Mitts. Their shipping cost for small items is pretty reasonable.

http://www.jackson-sports.com/en/Montane-Extreme-Mitts/m-8077.aspx

Hi Max

Mitts is one of the things i've been thinking of making and selling. But with Apex, not Primaloft. Apex lasts longer and doesn't need to be quilted, except the perimeter.

Plus i'm thinking of adding some Pile for the inside, super soft and quick drying.

You can pm me if you're interested in me making a pair for you. Ballpark cost would be 30-35 not including shipping.

Thru-hiker's mitten pattern, if you're a DIY person (you'd have to add insulation)

http://tinyurl.com/mpshjja

That pattern is for fleece mittens, which are much less warmer, and easier/less complex to make.

You could use that same pattern though, just would have to double everything, and sew the layers to together. Might want to make the outside shell a bit larger than the inside one too.

I've made flat thumb mittens before, and have come to view the lowered claw type thumb as nice looking, but not really all that necessary in any practical sense.

Yes, pattern is for fleece. That's what I meant by "you'll have to add insulation." I agree, it would be simple to modify the pattern for insulation. But I think the OP wants to buy, not make.

Aah! I would have been very interested in a lobster version but just bought a(nother) pair two days ago.
Very reasonable price too.

Good luck with your start-up.

> But with Apex, not Primaloft.

This is a good point! Do you really want Primaloft for mittens? That's an area that'll get repeated compression…

Hi Max,
not sure if you've seen this thread

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=58002

It's very easy to make them yourself. I followed very same steps with Primaloft insulation
and they turned out great. Sadly I gave em all away so I can't comment on their performance.
I am going to make some more but with APEX insulation as I didn't quilt Primaloft to the liner
glove so the insulation wasn't as stable as it should be to remove glove without moving insulation. Using cheap pertex fabric and 60g/m2 Primaloft they were very cozy and warm.

Cheers

Everyone in this thread has been extremely helpful. I have multiple options now for a replacement, multiuple ideas for making some myself, and even an offer by Justin to make some for me.

Thanks for being so helpful!

I ended up making a very messy repair with some Leukotape and I will see if it holds. if it doesn't, my next step is probably to source some new ones from Justin. I am thinking Apex wins over Primaloft in this case, but I will be looking for some serious mitts in this case for deep cold.

Keep the ideas coming for the benefit of the forum, by all means!

That adds character Max :-)

Yeah, I wish some more of my gear looked like it's seen a war. Honestly, it makes it less likely that I get robbed while I nomad around. My cycling backpack looks like it's seen a war:

Hi,

they sell them close to my home. I think they are 50EUR. If you want I can
pick em up and ship em to you.

Cheers