**This post is not just for gear weenies. It's for those who dislike frostbitten fingers**

I have found it difficult to find gloves & mittens to meet my "standards" but have managed to collect what I want.

"The Glove & Mitten Standards"

1. REMOVABLE LINERS> this is the most important feature. Fleece or heavier pile liners are the best. Carry one or two extra pair for replacing sweaty liners. IMHO gloves & mittens W/O removable liners are a "one-time-a-day-use" item.

2. GORE TEX OR EVENT MEMBRANE> Important B/C there are times when melting snow or "crick water" from filling drinking bottles gets the gloves wet.

3. ANATOMICALLY CURVED FINGERS> Not the most important but it helps

4. GAUNTLETS> Nice for very cold weather so they are a MUST for mittens. Even better if they have tethered cord locked gauntlet hem tightener cords.

5. KEVLAR STITCHING> Again, nice but not a deal breaker.

6. LEATHER PALMS/FINGERS> I'd prefer the greater toughness of kangaroo leather but try to find it!

Eric