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REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's

Item # 757113

$34.50

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The REI Minimalist gloves provide water-resistant hand protection for trail running and other outdoor pursuits.

  • Non-insulated design with articulated fingers allows excellent dexterity for handling gear or just zipping up your jacket!
  • Soft polyester tricot lining wicks away moisture to keep your hands dry and comfortable
  • Durable stretch polyester-reinforced palms provide excellent grip in wet conditions

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Item 757113

REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricNylon
LiningPolyester tricot
GenderMen's

REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's
 
3.5

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Windproof (5)
  • Good grip (4)
  • Dries easily (3)
  • Durable (3)
  • Warm (3)

Cons

  • Not weatherproof (4)

Best Uses

  • Backcountry (4)
  • Casual wear (4)
  • Cross country (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Advanced (5)
  • Gear Usage:
  • Cold weather living (4), Winter sports (4)

Reviewed by 6 customers

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Dec

12

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great gloves with certain limitations

By bweide

from Phoenix AZ

About Me Advanced

Site Member

Pros

  • Dries Easily
  • Durable
  • Good Grip
  • Windproof

Cons

  • Not Warm
  • Not Weatherproof

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Cross Country
  • Hiking cycling

Comments about REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's:

These gloves work very well if you understand they are windshells for your hands. They are not very waterproof or very warm, but neither is a windshell. In cool/cold but dry conditions they work great. I pull them on over regular bike gloves rather than use cold weather gloves. Also cool weather hiking, warm day snowshoeing, cross country skiing and downhill as long as you stay upright. They take up almost no room in your pack, so they are easy to take along in changeable conditions.

  • 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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Nov

24

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Unfortunately not waterproof

By JJO

from San Juan PR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Dries Easily

Cons

  • Not Weatherproof

Best Uses

  • Backcountry

Comments about REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's:

I bought a prior version of this glove for 40-50 degree treking. On the first day of use they leaked at the seams resulting in wet and cold hands. Thinking I might have a defective pair I returned them requesting a replacement. I tested the new ones at home under running water with the same results. On dry days they do provide wind protection. Another defect is the liner which is sort of loose inside making it particularly difficult to put on especially if your hands are damp.

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

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

12

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great Shell Gloves

By footsloggin

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Advanced

Pros

  • Durable
  • Warm
  • Windproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry
    • Casual Wear
    • Cross Country
    • Freestyle
    • Working Outdoors

    Comments about REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's:

    These gloves have done very well under all sorts of conditions. I have a prior version, and a freind bought the updated verison after trying mine (the only differences we could see were cosmetic). I use them for cool/ cold weather backcountry use, photography, and light outdoor work, and they have been very durable, dependable, waterproof, and they have the stickiest palms I have ever seen. I have used them while using a machete/ bush axe to clear survery lines. I am also a semi-pro photographer and use these gloves for handling camera equipment in the cold. Handling the smaller camera controls gets difficult with a liner inside, but is only due to the added bulk. The dexterity is the best I have experienced in gloves for outdoor use. I do add a liner when it gets really cold and/ or windy, but they are pretty warm on their own especailly in highly aerobic conditions. I would definitely consider these for a shell/ minimalist glove for backcountry/ genreral use glove.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • 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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    Feb

    26

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Minimalist glove for minimal protection

    By GearDoc

    from Salt Lake City, UT

    About Me Advanced

    Pros

    • Good Grip
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • Not Warm
    • Not Weatherproof

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cross Country

    Comments about REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's:

    This is a nice glove for cool, but not cold weather. It is great for blocking wind and seems to breathe ok, but it is defintely not water-proof, as advertised. I would recommend this glove for running in cool weather or cross-country skiing in temps above freezing.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Gear Usage:
    • Cool windy weather

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    6

    2009

     
    4.0

    Good Gloves

    By ryanbush123

    from Santa Fe, NM

    About Me Advanced

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Good Grip
    • Stylish
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • Not Weatherproof

    Best Uses

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

    Comments about REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's:

    Good gloves but not at all waterproof. If snow is dry, your hands will stay dry but if there is any moisture you will get wet.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Mar

    13

    2009

     
    5.0

    Hot hands wonder glove

    By hopsalot

    from Denver

    About Me Advanced

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Dries Easily
    • Good Grip
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry

      Comments about REI Minimalist Gloves - Men's:

      My hands sweat a lot, to the point that I soak threw most gloves from the inside out at which point they freeze rendering my hands useless ice blocks. I have tried dozens of gloves and only the Minimalist has the light weight, breathability and fast drying comfort to keep my hands comfy. I wear light weight glove liners on the really cold days. A little more cuff would help keep snow from building up around the wrist but somehow the snow doesn’t leak in. These gloves aren’t for everybody but if you ski moguls, earn your turns, telemark, cross county ski, mountain bike on icy trails, shovel your own driveway, bust trail,climb stuff in bad weather above tree line at a quick pace all the while working up a nice warm glow these gloves might be for you.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Gear Usage:
      • Winter Sports

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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