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REI Switchback Gloves

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The REI Switchback gloves are built tough to keep hands dry and warm while you're skiing couloirs and climbing peaks.

Waterproof, breathable REI Elements® inserts keep hands dry while you backcountry ski, traverse glaciers and play in the snow
Removable fleece liners keep hands warm in winter; wear just the liner gloves for jobs requiring greater dexterity
Grippy palms handle ice tools and ski poles with ease
Soft fabric on the thumbs gives you a gentle place to wipe your nose
Wrist cinches and gauntlet closures are easy to operate with 1 hand
Removable leashes secure the REI Switchback gloves to your wrists

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REI Switchback Gloves Customer Reviews

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REI Switchback Gloves

4.1

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry (6)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (3)
- Gear Usage:
- Winter sports (5), Cold weather living (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Nov

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Product-

By Losthwy

from Colorado

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Pros

Snow Cord System
Warm
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Hiking/Running

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

I use these for snow shoeing and hunting in the Rocky Mountains. I needed a pair of warm, waterproof and comfortable gloves. They come with a liner which is a must for my use. What sold me on these was a "slick" feature, the cords that tighten and seal off the wrist and mid forearm from cold and snow. You pull one cord to tighten and the cord on the opposite side to loosen. This can be done without taking any of the gloves off. No Velcro or cord clips to fuss with. Easy and very fast. I'm taking my gloves off frequently to adjust equipment and this feature is a big plus.

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Apr

2012

5.0

A solid pair of gloves

By tgfoo

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Durable
Good Grip
Warm
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

I originally picked these up for a snowboarding trip. I've used these in numerous cold, snowy, and wet conditions and my hands have always stayed dry and warm. The outer shell has a great grippy palm that I've found is very durable. My favorite thing about these is the removable lining, it basically makes this like two pairs of gloves. I frequently wear the liners by themselves when the outer shell isn't required and they are very warm on their own (though wind goes right through them). Also, the inside of the outer shell has the same (or at least similar) soft material on the inside as the liner, so they're still very comfy even when worn sans liner.

One last thing, I love how easy it is to tighten these gloves. The cuffs come up to mid forearm which provides plenty of overlap with a jacket. It has cords at the wrist and mid forearm to help keep the gloves in place and to keep snow out. To tighten them you just pull a cord that locks at however tight you pull it, then to loosen them you just pull a different cord. It's so simple. I've used many pairs of gloves over the years but none that were this easy to put on, tighten and untighten while wearing both gloves, and remove. So simple.

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Mar

2012

5.0

Switchback Gloves by REI

By tcbaum

from Boise ID

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Waterproof

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

I took up snowboarding with me this year. the conditions were always warm and wet. The gloves stayed dry. Worked Great!!!

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Jan

2012

5.0

Really Nice Gloves

By joebean

from salt lake city, ut

About Me Expert

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Pros

Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Grip
Warm
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

I received these as a gift. I wear just the liners when I'm going to work or something. I wear the whole thing when I am skiing-which they do great at. Plus the longer sleeves make it harder to have snow get in them.

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Dec

2011

1.0

Returned Item

By Ice Bike

from Portage WI

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Good Grip
Stylish

Cons

Not Warm

Best Uses

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

Returned item, I got about 300 yds from my house in 30 degree temps and fingers cold. Ok I would try when I left work. Walking to my bike and I could feel the wind go through the very light inner glove to my fingers, it was 40 degrees out. I got home and told my wife to feel my fingers and she said they were freezing. They look impressive but are not. The inner glove feels like silk material and basically its a shell with a silk glove inside. I do not see how that keeps you warm. I would suggest these for temps 50 degrees or so.

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Dec

2011

3.0

Not So Warm

By Multi-Sport Kevin

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Good Grip
Liner
Waterproof
Wrist Leash

Cons

Not Warm
Not windproof

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

After about 20 minutes hiking in +15 degree air temp (about 0 degree windchill) my hands started getting cold.

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Dec

2011

5.0

Good Gloves

By calski

from Murphys, CA

About Me Expert

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Pros

Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Grip
Warm
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about REI Switchback Gloves:

I've been using these gloves close to 10 years now. I am on my second pair and they've worn out with splits between the fingers, but REI will pro-rate and apply some value to my next purchase on these gloves. Great Gloves - I ski 30-40 days a year and prefer foul weather (POWDER DAZE). These are always warm,dry and toasty.