REI's Top-Rated Winter Gloves That Are Warm Enough for 'Single-Digit Temperatures' Are 30% Off
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Why We Love This Deal
While everyone needs a pair of waterproof winter gloves, it’s fair to say that some are more rugged than others. For something proven to hold up in both mild and menacing conditions that also won't break the bank, head to REI. The retailer's REI Co-op brand put out a dual-layered liner-and-shell pair this year that's already being raved about by climbers and hikers alike. Better yet, they're 30% off through Dec. 22.
The REI Co-op Switchback GTX Gloves are just $70 during REI's Last Minute Gifts sale. Whether a gift or not, the fact that they are essentially two pairs of gloves makes this an incredible value pick for anybody with wintry adventures or any amount of shoveling in their future. And, in the short amount of time they've been listed, they've racked up nothing but gleaming 5-star ratings.
REI Co-op Switchback GTX Gloves, $70 (was $100) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: From small to 2XL
- Primary Materials: Polyester, spandex, elastane, nylon
- Special Feature: This is more like two pairs of gloves that complement each other, with the liner adding warmth and the shell adding superior elemental protection.
- Best Use Case: Extreme winter conditions, shoveling, commuting
Winter weather is all about layering; it’s just that simple. Everyone knows you take a baselayer shirt, throw a warm sweater over it, and coat yourself in a water-resistant insulated jacket. But the hands are often left with a single layer, filled with mobility or comfort compromises at every corner.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
This pair of gloves by REI Co-op proves it. What you get is more like two pairs of gloves that can be worn three ways. There's a warm inner glove that’s dextrous and screen-compatible and a matching outer glove that’s thick and coated with a PFAS-free DWR coating for waterproofing. Hand coat and hand jacket, it’s all there, and since the two parts are designed for each other, there’s no awkward bunching or lumpiness; it “fits like a glove,” so to speak.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
One mountaineer said, “Summited Mt. Whitney in single-digit temperatures, and these gloves kept my hands good.”
Another shopper, a hiker, said that the gloves are “completely bomber in heinous conditions and saved my hike.” They described accidentally getting snow in the gloves and somehow making it through, as well as another experience having a wet, iced-over exterior of the glove but a warm hand inside.
The REI Co-op Switchback GTX Gloves are $70 now through Dec. 22, a great deal for the tough gloves. They'll likely hike back up to full price after, so get your order in while the price is low.