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REI Taped Mittens

REI Taped Mittens

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When the weather takes a turn for the worse, pull on the waterproof, breathable REI taped mittens for reliable protection from rain and snow.

  • Wear the taped mittens over liner gloves or mittens (sold separately) in cold weather; or, wear them on their own in warm, wet weather
  • Waterproof, breathable REI Elements® fabric is seam sealed for complete protection against moisture
  • Abrasion-resistant palms provide long-lasting wear and a sure grip on rugged adventures
  • Long gauntlet design extends well above the wrist; cinch closure keeps rain and snow out

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REI Taped Mittens Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Snowsports
Nylon
Synthetic grip
None
Yes
REI Elements waterproof, breathable laminate
No
Unisex
No
None
Shell fabric
Palm material
Lining fabric
Waterproof
Type of waterproofing
Fingerless
Gender
Removable liner
Lining

REI Taped Mittens Customer Reviews

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REI Taped Mittens
 
4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Waterproof (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Good grip (4)
  • Windproof (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry (4)
      • Gear Usage:
      • Winter sports (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

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    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Apr

    21

    2010

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Mittens

    By JessyBaby7

    from MARYLAND/MAINE

    About Me On The Mountain

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Good Grip
    • Stylish
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry
      • Hiking/Running
      • Working Outdoors

      Comments about REI Taped Mittens:

      These are fantastic! I've been looking for a pair of quality waterproof gloves. During the winter months, my hands never stay warm enough due to wet, soaked-through gloves. These are COMPLETELY waterproof. I tested them out by submerging them underwater for about 30 seconds. Not a drop passed through these mittens. I picked up some inexpensive thinsulate liners for cold weather, as these are only the outer, waterproof shell. I have smaller hands for a female and the size XS works perfectly with a liner (without liners, they're a bit roomy and actually fit my husband's hands better, however I bought them to use solely as warm weather mittens).

      • Gear Usage:
      • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      30

      2011

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Water resistant at best

      By jothdu

      from Pennsylvania

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

        Cons

        • Not Waterproof

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Taped Mittens:

          I was expecting no issues with these after reading the other reviews, but I found them to be no more than water resistant. I used them as shells over other insulating gloves on the Appalachian Trail this weekend. It varied between rain, sleet and snow all day Saturday and within just a couple hours, these mittens had completed wetted out and leaked through to the gloves underneath, soaking them. In those temperatures (upper 20s, low 30s), having my hands get soaked was a nightmare.

          They held up decently in snow, so I'm sure they'd be fine for skiing and snowboarding, but once the rain and sleet hit, they did not hold up whatsoever. If you need to rely on these keeping your hands dry in the backcountry, look elsewhere. I was really hoping these would be great multi-purpose shells that could be used alone in warmer, wet temps and paired with an insulating base glove or mitten when temps dropped, but that was not to be.

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

          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          9

          2011

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Waterproof, versatile, handwear system

          By g-mac

          from Everywhere

          About Me On The Mountain

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          Pros

          • Dries Quickly
          • Durable
          • Good Grip
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry
            • Hiking/Running
            • Wet conditions

            Comments about REI Taped Mittens:

            THese mittens from REI are exactly what they are described as: Waterproof shells.

            I did buy these when they were marked down. For the money that I spent, I got a mitten system which I can use in all conditions but the very coldest. Use the mitts by themselves for simple, waterproof protect. I also have several different liners for varying temperatures. Over a year of use as an outdoor professional, the mitts have been more durable than I would have thought and are still waterproof.

            buy these and some liners and you will not need any other mitts here in the northwest.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Gear Usage:
            • Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            12

            2011

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent shell!

            By elkhiker

            from Northeast Pennsylvania

            About Me Advanced

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Good Grip
            • Waterproof
            • Windproof

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry

              Comments about REI Taped Mittens:

              I ordered these to wear as part of my layering system for snowshoeing and downhill skiing. The nice part about them is how you can adjust for varying temps. by changing your insulating layer. So far they have proven to be completely waterproof. I wore these last week during an ice climbing lesson and melting ice never saturated the mittens. The only trouble I had was with sizing. I normally wear a medium glove / mitten, but the mediums were way to big for me, even with a pair of quality wool mittens underneath. I sent them back and the smalls are perfect. Overall, great shells!

              • Sizing:
              • Feels too large
              • Gear Usage:
              • Downhill skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowshoeing
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              18

              2011

               
              3.0

              Decent Shell

              By Resistance

              from Seattle

              About Me Expert

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              Pros

              • Dries Quickly
              • Durable
              • Good Grip
              • Stylish
              • Waterproof
              • Windproof

              Cons

              • Breathability

              Best Uses

              • Skiing

              Comments about REI Taped Mittens:

              These shells are as advertised and I have recommended them to friends. The only drawback is that they are not very breathable, which may make it seem like the mittens are not waterproof if you're working hard and sweating. I wear them with The North Face Denali fleece gloves as an inner layer and it works fine in cold, wet conditions. Field tested at least 46 times over the last two ski seasons...

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Gear Usage:
              • Winter Sports
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              10

              2010

               
              5.0

              my hands never get cold!! Ever!!

              By dand4

              from New Hampshire

              About Me Competitive Athlete

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Good Grip
              • Warm
              • Waterproof
              • Windproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry

                Comments about REI Taped Mittens:

                I wear these mitten shells snowboarding with a pair of swix lobster mitts under. Even in below zero conditions my fingers never ever get cold.
                These are a must for any snowboarder. I mean they never get cold

                • Gear Usage:
                • Winter Sports
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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