Outdoor Research  Meteor Mittens

I am a bicycle commuter with mild to moderate Reynaud's phenomenon. I have tried multiple solutions to continue biking to work when the weather gets cold, but always had icy white fingers by the time I got to work. My commute is 9.5 miles in traffic. I have previously tried polypro liners, ski gloves, etc. These mittens are the first thing that have worked. I can shift gears and brake just fine. I highly recommend them to any others who feel they have to give up biking when the weather gets freezing because of Reynaud's. I look ridiculous bundled up on the bike, but now my hands actually function when I get to work. I'm a surgeon so that is key!

I've tried alot of different hand wear and this has been the best by far. The versatility of the mitt is what I like best. It's not for really cold weather but works well for energetic activities where you're generating some heat. Never had any water get through and good on wind. There's room enough to throw another liner in (such as a Mylar style) that would help with the cold issue. Great grip for skiing! Good thinking on the liner design with the magnets! I just put a small hole in one of the shells but that was from a hard hit with a staub that might've totally ripped out something else. No complaints!

I have very cold hands and circulation issues. So when working outdoors shoveling snow or playing with my daughter most gloves/mittens just don't work and I end up going indoors with freezing hands too soon. These mittens, though bulky are wonderful. I actually had to take them off in 20F weather because my hands were too warm. They include a liner that has the flaps to expose finger tips as well. I love them, they're bulky and not good for driving but if you outdoors for an extended period of time they are wonderful and will keep the coldest hands warm.

I purchased these mitts in September 2016. In February 2017 I was on a nine-mile off-trail trek that required using a compass. I should note that it was about 10˚F with a strong wind. When taking my bearing the compass needle was all over the place and I finally figured out it was the magnets in the OR Meteor Mitt. This required risking frostbite since I couldn't wear the Mitt while taking bearings. I should also point out that the magnet is not strong enough to hold the flaps of the mitt liner back. I figured I should contact OR and let them know. They replied with "The magnets in the Meteor Mitt liners really aren't strong enough to throw off a compass bearing." I tested them again, using my Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass (purchased from REI) and they definitely threw off the bearing. I made a video to prove this and sent it to them and they have not responded.

Received these as a present for cold weather backpacking. Overall, they are very useful. I tend to keep the liners on all the time, pulling back the flaps when fine dexterity is needed. Once I break camp and hit the trail the shells go on, protecting my hands from moisture and snow. I like that I can pull the gauntlets up over my jacket sleeves and tighten them down. My only complaint is that the liners are a bit snug, and can get uncomfortable sometimes. Still, I like the flexibilty the system offers, and haven't found anything better.

I've used these mitts for skiing and mild high-altitude mountaineering and they've kept my hands warm. The construction feels very sturdy, and I really love how easily you can pull the shell off, and then with just the liner on, uncover just the tips of your fingers and your thumbs. I tend to mess with my gear a lot so end up taking the shells off a lot, so this is a real plus. I've also sat around inside several freezing refuge basecamps and worn just the liners and was able to eat food and pack my gear with them on. I actually bought the large size at first, and it fit, but when I curled my fingers the liner would move with my finger but the shell won't and this got really annoying. So I got the medium size and they fit just right - the liner and the shell move together.

Had previous OR overmitts which sadly lost after a dozen years use and still in great shape. Had great results with those using the shell for wind, water protection riding bikes in winter, canoeing in the early spring, cross country skiing. Liners and shells when more warmth is needed downhill skiing, extended winter hikes, etc. Bought these as a replacement and used once to bike in Yellowstone this late October. I just used the liners and was thinking that was overkill until I noticed my wife shaking out her hands trying to get her circulation flowing again. Gave her the shells to use and she cheered right up. Finished the ride and promptly lost one of the liners. Went to REI to buy a repacement and was disappointed to learn REI does not carry a replacement liner. The salesperson offered to call OR for me thinking they would have one for sale. Turns out they don't. Instead customer service at OR offered to replace the mitts entirely. Let me repeat; I lost my overmitts (twice) and OR offered to send a new pair to me, just to be nice. You just don't get that kind of customer service anymore...in fact, I am not sure you ever did. Two great companies and a great pair of mitts that are warm, versatile and more than you ever need. Thanks OR, thanks REI.

These are the perfect waterproof mitten. I personally like the mitten style to keep my hands warmer than finger style. I use them for snowboarding as well as hiking/backpacking in snow/rain conditions. Been using these for at least 8 years and been thru a number of other gloves, and these have survived without any damage. They have a thin layer of insulation on the inside that make them more comfortable and warm, without adding any bulk. The draw string cinch system is perfect for keeping the rain and snow out too. I wear a thin pair of liners under these and pull them off easily if I need to adjust something that is too small for my fingers to grip. But the padding on the outside is also great for holding trekking poles, making strap adjustments on your pack, etc. They make a great light weight shell if you are hiking long distances in the rain. I love these.

I frost nipped my hands several years ago. If I’m out to long they get very sore. New Year’s resolution was to walk a minimum of one mile per day, outside. Resolution made while visiting family in AZ. Harder to maintain back home in AK. Went to checkout what REI had to help. These babies are worth every penny!! The liner is a full on/fully functioning mitten. You can peel back a part over the palm and the thumb. So I can be a good neighbor & pick up Doggie’s doo-doo without suffering frostbite. I’ve not missed any walks as these make getting out worthwhile!

I took these to Ely Minnesota last winter and my hands started sweating and it was -15 degrees. i would buy these again if anything ever happened to them.