I'm in the market for a new pair of mitt for winter treks in real cold (temps from say -10F to -40F). Would love to hear what others are using and your reflections on what works for you and what doesn't. I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with EWCC's True North Mitts and Big Mitts, Steger's Arctic Mitts, Wintergreen Northern Wear's Plunge Mitts, and beaver mitts.
I typically use dachstein wool mittens or an inexpensive pair of leather choppers made by Caiman (these have synthetic insulation and a knit liner). Both have their place, but once it hits 0F (with the choppers) or the negative single digits (with the dachsteins), they're maxed out. I ended up buying a pair of OR Altis for colder temps but haven't used them. At the time I had my heart set on a good pair of beaver mitts or EWCC mitts, and while the Altis are warm, they're not exactly what I'm looking for.
So. What are you using for winter trekking and trail chores when the temps drop into the negatives and keep going lower? Anyone have opinions to share on EWCC's, Steger's, Wintergreen's mitts? Others I'm overlooking? I do have a sewing machine and while I'm a beginner, I'm open to sewing overmitts or modifying off-the-shelf mitts.
I typically use dachstein wool mittens or an inexpensive pair of leather choppers made by Caiman (these have synthetic insulation and a knit liner). Both have their place, but once it hits 0F (with the choppers) or the negative single digits (with the dachsteins), they're maxed out. I ended up buying a pair of OR Altis for colder temps but haven't used them. At the time I had my heart set on a good pair of beaver mitts or EWCC mitts, and while the Altis are warm, they're not exactly what I'm looking for.
So. What are you using for winter trekking and trail chores when the temps drop into the negatives and keep going lower? Anyone have opinions to share on EWCC's, Steger's, Wintergreen's mitts? Others I'm overlooking? I do have a sewing machine and while I'm a beginner, I'm open to sewing overmitts or modifying off-the-shelf mitts.
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