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Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves

Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves

Item # 614339
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Technical Gore WindStopper™ fleece makes these gloves versatile and reliable enough for skiing, biking, hiking--even driving.

  • Wrist extensions offer extra protection against the elements
  • Durable Toughtek on the palms, thumbs and first two fingers provide strong gripping action

Imported.

Item 614339

Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricPolyester fleece/Toughtek
InsulationPile fleece

Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves
 
4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grip (7)
  • Tough (4)
  • Warm (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Great insulation (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (5)
    • Backcountry (3)
    • Hiking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (4)
    • Gear Usage:
    • Cold weather living (4)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Sep

    23

    2007

    (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Light, thin, and warm

    By rmnguy

    from Duluth, MN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Good Grip
    • Great Insulation
    • Tough

    Cons

    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Extreme Conditons
    • Hiking
    • Mountaineering
    • Travel

    Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

    I love these gloves: they are incredibly warm, allow great dexterity, and block wind--which makes them even warmer and allows my fingers to stay warm. I have poor circulation, and because of this my hands are very sensitive to cold. Anytime I need to some degree of dexterity I use these gloves (and sometimes even when I don't). My only complaint is I found the fingers to be a little bit long, though I have small hands, so I would expect they would fit most people just fine.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels too large

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    21

    2007

    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best darn gloves for biking on cold days

    By OldFart

    from Sacramento, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational, Old Active Dudes

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good Grip
    • Great Insulation
    • Snug Fit/Stretch
    • Tough

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Biking

      Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

      I'm an old guy. I'm very active, biking two or three days a week. I love these gloves because, as you age, your circulation isn't what it used to be. So I get colder faster. I do get stares by young Lance Armstrong wannabees zooming past me at 25mph+ on the biketrail marked 15mph max. Lookit the old dude with the jacket and gloves while we're nearly naked biking down the trail! Well, if you're lucky, you'll live this long and you'll enjoy the wonders of aging, too. These gloves do the job: they are windbreakers, insulated just enough, and padded enough to help with the aches of gripping the bars. I love 'em and got totally bent when I lost the right hand glove from TWO pairs!!! So I keep an extra pair in my VAN (how uncool to have a van!) And laugh as I bike happily down the trail.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      13

      2007

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      nice warm gloves

      By Robert B

      from Olney, MD

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Grip
      • Great Insulation
      • Snug Fit/Stretch
      • Tough

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Extreme Conditons
        • Hiking
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

        Used on Mt Rainier. Good insulation and grip. Still cannot operate camera controls with this glove, but I can't do that with anything more than the lightest liner. This could be used standalone or as a fairly heavy liner glove.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        23

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesum glove

        By cjcanu01

        from Virginia

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Grip
        • Warm
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry
          • Casual Wear
          • Driving
          • Hiking/Running
          • Working Outdoors

          Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

          I used these gloves on a 5 mile hike w/ a Patagonia lite capilene insert at +5 degrees in Shenendoah Nat'l Park. My hands were always comfortable.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Gear Usage:
          • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          16

          2007

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Little Glove but It Has Its Limits

          By Jim 3

          from Boston

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Good Grip
          • Warm

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry
            • Casual Wear

            Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

            This is a great little glove that will keep your hands warm and dry (not sweaty) in a variety of conditions. Very good dexterity also -- I was even able to remove a credit card from my wallet with these on. However, they are intentionally designed to create a little space around your fingers to prevent sweating and increase insulation. So I found them a little looser fitting than other gloves.

            They do have their limits though. With temperatures in the low 20s or below, you are going to want a heavier glove. I tried these once when temperatures were in the low 20s and there was a brutal, steady 20-25 mph onshore wind. My fingers were literally getting numb when my gloved hands were exposed to the wind. But I found that with temperatures in the 30s or above, the wind was no problem.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Gear Usage:
            • Cold Weather Living

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            12

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Good light glove or liner for big hands.

            By Thinkerer

            from Flatlands/mountains/ocean

            About Me Advanced

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Good Grip
            • Snug Fit
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry
              • Casual Wear
              • Driving
              • Hiking/Running
              • Working Outdoors

              Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

              I've used these for years and find them to be wonderful provided you don't overstep their insulation or durability. Subzero skiing and open flames aren't recommended ;-) , but for everything else they're with me from October to May.

              • Gear Usage:
              • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              28

              2007

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Adequate for warmer blooded activities

              By gato

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Avid Adventurer, Bike Commuter

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Snug Fit/Stretch
              • Tough

              Cons

              • Tight

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry skiing
              • Hiking

              Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

              Although adequate at blocking wind, these gloves are not good for staying warm in the backcountry or on the bike when there's any wind unless you're very warm-natured. They are good for around home and town during cold, rainy days. Comfortable, yet slightly stiff and tight for the sizing, so buy large enough for good circulation and flex. I use these gloves regularly inside my warm mitts to ski in the backcountry. They're durable and haven't worn out in 2 years. Quality product, but I recommend exploring other light-weight liner options before committing to these rather chunky medium-weight gloves/liners.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels too small

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jan

              6

              2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good So Far

              By dostalrm

              from Madison, WI

              About Me Getting Started

              Pros

              • Good Grip
              • Snug Fit
              • Warm
              • Windproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear

                Comments about Outdoor Research WindStopper Gripper Gloves:

                I've been bouncing around gloves for a couple of weeks and these seem to be working better than the previous ones I've tried. I have a large, could go with a medium, but they still feel nice and snug.

                I'm using these today and the morning temp was 19, a little warmer than a typical Wisconsin day, but my hands were decently warm for how light these gloves are.

                The grip is great. Reinforced on the pointer and middle finger and the thumb, which adds some additional insullation. The downfall is the ring and little finger don't have the grip on them making for less insullation. So, those fingers get cool first.

                Overall a good glove ... for now

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Gear Usage:
                • Cold Weather Living

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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