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Huddle your fingers together for extra warmth.

Developed for high-altitude pursuits and expeditions into the bitter cold, the Marmot Expedition Mitt employs waterproof breathable MemBrain fabric and PrimaLoft One insulation to create a cozy, on-route sleeping bag for your digits.
  • Marmot Membrain fabric features a proprietary waterproof breathable PU laminate to maximize waterproofing, breathability, and durability
  • PrimaLoft One insulation features ultra-fine synthetic fibers to trap warmth, provide water resistance, and survive repeated compressions
  • DriClime Bi-Component lining wicks moisture away from your skin so your digits stay comfortable
  • Reinforced palm stands up to abuse
  • Wrist strap and gauntlet drawcord cinch down to help keep snow out and warmth in
  • Safety leash included for extra security during transitions
  • Nose wipe dispenses rogue snot particles with the precision of a rooftop sniper and the sultry smoothness of a cabaret dancer's inner thigh

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5 5

Impressed !

  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
  • Fit: True to size

As an avid nature photographer in Colorado I'd been looking for some time for a solution to keeping my hands warm for pre-dawn and post dusk snowshoeing at altitude in low single digit temperatures as well as warming my hands up quickly after operating the camera with only thin line gloves. Only mittens will fit the bill for these kind of temperatures and my previous REI brand ones weren't cutting it. I did a comparison in an REI store before buying from Backcountry and tried these alongside the pricier Outdoor Research Alti's and North Face Himalayan as well as several other pairs and although obviously not a temperature test these felt the nicest and had a reassuring feeling of warmth that I didn't get from all of the others. For mittens I prefer an all in one construction rather than removable liners and these seemed to best fit the bill. After 2 winters using them I am very happy with my choice (especially at the price I was able to get at Backcountry). They keep my hands warm better than any other solution I have tried over the years for extremely cold snowshoeing and, with the fleece lining, they feel great when putting extremely cold hands into them after periods of operating the camera.

4 5

Big and Warm

  • Fit: True to size

These are some toasty Mittens! If you have cold hands all the time and/or have problems getting snow inside of your gloves these are your solution. The mitts extend a good ways up past your wrist to keep out snow and wind.

Like I said they are big gloves- which makes skiing in these things nearly impossible as it is hard to get a good grip. Great for snowboarding though especially if you are looking to keep your hands toasty!

4 5


  • Familiarity: I've used it several times
  • Fit: True to size

I also have Reynauld's and bought these out of desperation after suffering cold hands with a variety of other gloves, and they do a great job of keeping me warm. I've skiied with them about 18 days in conditions ranging from -20 to 30 and have yet to get too cold or even slightly wet. Dexterity is non-existent, they're comically large, and the thumb hole is positioned strangely, but absolutely worth it.

Does anyone know how many grams of PrimaLoft...

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Does anyone know how many grams of PrimaLoft One Marmot uses in these mitts?

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I am sorry, but I cannot seem to find, on Marmot's website nor anyone else's for that matter, an actual number pertaining to weight in grams of PrimaLoft One that are built into the gloves.
I hope someone else comes along to assist who might actually be able to trawl the answer from the Interwebs.

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I have some of these Mitts from 2001, when they used 2 layers of PL One 4 oz./sq. yd on the palm, and 3 layers on the back. That was then.

I just ordered a new pair of Exp. Mitts, as my 2001 pair have been compressed in the palm for most of the years I've had them, rendering them for use only with thick liners and no colder than about 20F. A con of Primaloft is holding it's loft under long term compresion.

That said, these new ones, by my educated guess, are using no more than the 200g back and and a little less in the front. It's nowhere as thick as the previous version.

The sizing is smallish, about the same as it was in 2001. I can wear a powerstretch liner in an XL and that's it. My originals were undersized too, considering the "Expedition" tiltle where you'd assume they could handle a heavy glove inside for use in real cold. I thought they'd change that but they did not.

I imagine true professionals likley have their mitts made for them custom, and what is sold to the public is a "consumer" version.

How do you clean these mittens

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How do you clean these mittens

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Supplanted directly from :

Handwear Care:
Hand wash only
Hang to dry
Do not bleach
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Do not tumble dry

As far as what sort of soap you should use to wash them with, I would avoid anything with detergents, no matter how diluted. If I had to guess, I would imagine that the instructions are located on a tag within the mitt, but a good rule of thumb is to use a very weak soap that won't strip the beneficial properties that are designed to help the glove perform. With regard to what sort / brand of soap to use specifically, I would email or call Marmot and see if they have any suggestions as to a certain brand that specializes in a glove soap.

5 5

SERIOUS warmth

  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
  • Fit: Runs large

I needed gloves that would guarantee my hands would stay warm on the slopes, or out and about in the mountains (I get cold hands way to easily). These gloves are no joke. If its prime warmth you are after, these will deliver.

Things to note: My dexterity in these gloves is terrible, they are pretty huge, and they are very fluffy, making it difficult to do anything that requires precision use of your fingers. I find its nice to actually get my hands out of the gloves though, so they can cool off, knowing full and well that these gloves will return my fingers back to warmth.

And thats another thing, your hands will get very warm in these suckers. You'll want to get your hands out to cool off every now and then for sure.

I am a HUGE fan. Not sure if they are meant for skiing or snowboarding, butI dont honestly care either. They do a fantastic job.

5 5

So warm!

  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Took these mitts to the arctic circle with no prior experience on how good they were. Temps down to -43F wind chill and hands never ever got cold.

How would these hold up for skiing?

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How would these hold up for skiing?

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I would not recommend these for skiing. You hands are sure to overheat and these mitts are a bit bulky for the poles. Unless you are skiing in the arctic. :)

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I use them skiing in cold weather and, let me tell you- they are great! Sometimes my hands do overheat, but then I just take the mittens off. The best thing about the mittens being so warm when you're skiing is that you can take them off on the lift and not have to worry that your hands will be permanently frozen by the time you get them back in the mittens. Even in bitterly cold conditions I can take them off on the lift and fuss with zippers or check my phone without concern. No one else I ski with has that option :-) .

I have a pair of gloves that I prefer in warmer weather. I'm a huge proponent of versatile gear; however, I think that in those terms, the extra ticks of mercury you get with these warm mittens buys you more versatility than any one mitten solution would do.

will they work for 7000+ (Lenin Peak/Khan...

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will they work for 7000+ (Lenin Peak/Khan Tengri)? Thanks

5 5

One purchase I've never doubted!

  • Gender: Female
  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

My grandfather had an older version when I was growing up, so when it came time to pick my own mittens you better believe I got these ones. I've had them for more than 5 years and they still look and perform like new. I think that mine are made with down, but I'm going to double check, because this says they are primaloft one (which is maybe different than regular primaloft?). As I said, mine are older, so it's possible they've changed it. It's an important distinction though, because I had initially tried a similar pair that had a lower profile and synthetic insulation that just did not cut it, and I had always assumed this pair is better because they were down not synthetic. Either way though, they are absolutely the best mittens I have ever owned (and I used to lose stuff all the time so I've been through many pairs). I mostly use them skiing in the Northeast, and they couldn't be better for those bitter days in December, January, and February that I'm looking forward to right now! Sometimes they're almost too warm (can't usually wear them in March), but that means that I can take them off on the lift without being worried that my hands won't be able to warm back up... even in January! If you hate having cold hands and find yourself desperately breathing hot air into the fingertips of your gloves on cold days, these are perfect. They're great for cleaning off your car too!

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These are great gloves! Primaloft one is actually synthetic insulation but the "one" series by Primaloft is the company's highest end insulation fill. So in other words, you have one heck of a glove!

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Yes, they are indeed Primaloft. I wasn't thinking before when I insisted they might be down. That would of course be thoroughly impractical for the way I use them. What makes the difference compared to the other pair of Marmot mittens I owned is the loft of the Primaloft used here. The insulation is really fantastic and, I would argue, sort of down-like in terms of loft, warmth, and coziness... :-) Furthermore, it does not wet-out like down, there are never any cold spots, and there are no issues with the insulation shifting, which is what make it so much better than down for this application. Really great mittens!

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An additional note... I recommend these mittens for use by diabetics. I have lent them to my best friend who has Type I on a few occasions and she loves them. Circulation in the extremities is always a concern for diabetics, and cold fingers can pose issues for finger pricking, so these super warm mittens would make a great gift for your favorite cold-weather braving diabetic!