Name: Stronghold mittens
Item: Stronghold Mittens Custom
Rating: 5
Author: Rosemarie Coulthard

Rosemarie Coulthard 5th Dec 2018

Stronghold mittens

Very pleased with fit. 2nd pair is a gift for friend.

SUE LARSON 13th Nov 2018

ENLIGHTENED EQUIPMENT STRONGHOLD MITTENS/ 4.0oz/sqyd Climashield Apex

My husband purchased me a pair of your ENLIGHTENED EQUIPMENT STRONGHOLD MITTENS/ 4.0oz/sqyd Climashield Apex last Spring. This Fall is the first time I’ve able to try they out and I am very impressed with them. I’ve worn them in temperatures above 35 F and was very comfortable. Below 35 F (the lowest to date has been 26 F) I wore a pair of cheap acrylic glove liners inside the mittens and have been VERY comfortable. I am 78 years young with a lot of arthritis in my fingers, and have had trouble finding gloves or mittens that allow me to walk the 3+ miles a day regardless of weather here in Michigan, in comfort. I am thinking of making a pair of over mitts from waterproof nylon to have an extra layer to protect the outer nylon on the gloves from snow and the friction of hiking poles when the temperature drops down in the teens to zero. Just wanted to pass on my thoughts as your mittens are wonderful!

Nick 19th Oct 2018

Warm and Compressible

They worked as expected. Lightweight, compressible and warm.

Janine 4th Oct 2018

Stronghold mittens

Very well made (great colours!), snuggly warm and ultra light & compressible.

Janet 24th Apr 2018

Stronghold mittens

These are very comfortable and warm. They're anatomically clever, fitting the curvature of the hand and fingers, and particularly the thumb. I like the way there's enough filling at the ends of the fingers and thumb, so that there isn't a cold spot there. They pack down very small.

Nancy K. 6th Apr 2018

Stronghold Mittens

Warmest mittens I have ever bought. I love the fit and the feel and the adjustable strap help to keep them snug.

Terry Hargraves 31st Mar 2018

Essential for this traveling Texan

It doesn't get cold enough here to try out these mittens. I got these for mountain nights. I'm a really cold sleeper. That's not a problem here, but even summer nights in the Rockies suck the warmth out of these old Texas bones. The plan this year is going to be mittens, booties and hoodie at night while tucked into my awesome Texas print 20 degree quilt. I won't be using them until August, but I have every confidence they will do the trick. They're sturdy, well made, just the colors I wanted - just like everything else ee!

Amy Clark 16th Mar 2018

Best mittens ever

I loved these mittens so much, I ordered a second pair right away. Soft, amazingly light, so warm, great colors. I am a trail ultra runner with Raynaud' s syndrome in my hands, so I am always looking for great mittens. These totally fit the bill. On super cold days, just add handwarmers and you're set. These are better than many $100 mittens I've tried. Go buy some right now!

Kate 9th Feb 2018

Very well-made, but sizing a little bit off

Really excited about these and I can tell they are well-made. The wrist strap is great and easy. These will work well with a liner and then an over mitt. However, according to their sizing, my hand measured 7 inches so I ordered a size Medium. There is almost an inch extra for my thumb and a little extra at the finger tips. It makes me feel a little clumsy (as if mittens don't already make things clumsy). I also tried them on with a medium thickness finger-glove under neath it and I could still fold back the thumb a significant amount. I really think a size Small would have been perfect and I'm considering giving these to someone else and reordering with a size Small. If your hand measures 7 inches, I'd recommend a small.

david Paradis 18th Dec 2017

Stronghold Mittens

I have the 4oz insulation strongholds. These mittens are an excellent, effective, addition to my "warmth" and "sleeping" gear. My hands warm up within a minute or two of having these on and I wear them to sleep in. My glove system is sort of like the previous reviewer, inside out I use OR glove liners, the Strongholds, and Zpacks rain mitten over them when necessary. TOTAL WEIGHT of modular glove system = 4.9 ozs! Way lighter and MUCH more versatile than my single pair of winter mittens that weigh ~10oz. If my liners get a little damp and cold doing chores i slip these on and the warmth that is generated by my hands effectively dries them in most cases. if they are still damp at bedtime I just put my liners and wet socks , etc close to my body as i sleep. I love the simple toggle at the wrist for security, the color choices are super fun to shop for, the fit is very comfy, don't expect too much manual dexterity in these, like zipping small zippers and snaps and stuff, they are mittens after all. super-crazy-warm-lightweight-custom made in the USA mittens. A purchase i will never regret. I will be getting some for my wife and son too in the near future!

Serge 5th Oct 2017

Great UL Winter Mitt

These function well as a belay jacket for your hand. I had them in my ski touring pack all last year and wore them fairly regularly on cold days. These layer well over base and shell gloves if needed, and also do a great job of drying out your baselayer gloves when you are on the move. I'm a huge fan of these. Had them out in sub zero temps in rmnp and the winds on multi-day trips. With these, a couple light liner gloves and shell gloves, you can put together a pretty fool proof glove system for almost any conditions at an extremely low weight. I think my whole system was like 5 oz for winter trips, which is still lighter than what a typical single pair of winter gloves weighs. Fit and quality is spot on. The palm material is surprisingly durable. Another great product from EE, with the same minimalist UL design approach.

13th Jan 2017

So warm!

I bike in all weather in New England and I have been wearing these with a thin glove underneath, and for the first time my hands are not numb and burning when I ride. I got the 4 oz.

Terry Burnet 22nd Dec 2016

My coldest day and sleeping mittens

I bought the lower temperature rating because these are my" it is colder that it is supposed to be" mittens. They live in my pack and only come out when I sleep with them on my hands ,or it gets too cold for my gloves. I wore them with a light glove liner at !0 degrees F and my hands warmed right up! I would say they are not for continuous everyday use, but rather a specialty piece of backpacking gear. Super light and very warm!

Nate Stephens 30th Sep 2016

Huge Improvement

I really like the newly designed mittens. My hand size is 7.5 and the Large fits great. Size and position of the thumb is perfect. Overall the quality of the build looks great. I won't know just how warm they are until winter (I got the 4oz version). The inside liner isn't sewn to the outer shell all the way around. This should improve the warmth factor since i'm guessing the insulation then fully wraps around your hand. The liner is connected to the shell at the very top and along the bottom. Hopefully the connection at the top is strong and won't break free in use. Time will tell. Overall it's a great design and i'm really looking forward to putting them to the test.

Stronghold Mittens Custom

14 Reviews

Stronghold mittens

ENLIGHTENED EQUIPMENT STRONGHOLD MITTENS/ 4.0oz/sqyd Climashield Apex

Warm and Compressible

Stronghold mittens

Stronghold mittens

Stronghold Mittens

Essential for this traveling Texan

Best mittens ever

Very well-made, but sizing a little bit off

Stronghold Mittens

Great UL Winter Mitt

So warm!

My coldest day and sleeping mittens

Huge Improvement

Add a Review

Stronghold Mittens Custom

14 Reviews

Stronghold mittens

ENLIGHTENED EQUIPMENT STRONGHOLD MITTENS/ 4.0oz/sqyd Climashield Apex

Warm and Compressible

Stronghold mittens

Stronghold mittens

Stronghold Mittens

Essential for this traveling Texan

Best mittens ever

Very well-made, but sizing a little bit off

Stronghold Mittens

Great UL Winter Mitt

So warm!

My coldest day and sleeping mittens

Huge Improvement

Add a Review

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