Because of the size, you can still do things without removing the mitten. The synthetic suede palm lets you have a grip on things, I can use my camera, snow bike and clean ice out of my pups paws without taking these off.
A really nice feature is a pull loop on the cuff. Making putting the gloves on a snap.
The inside is fleece which keeps you hands warmer than a nylon inner. The downside is if you sweat a ton they are a bit hard to take on and off. That said, the other day it was -2°F when I was snow shoeing for 2 hours, at one point I took the mittens off and put on thing liners just to let my hands cool down! That is amazing.
I love these gloves, and they are not a bad price at all. You should get them. If you plan on putting your hands in deep snow for some reason, they are not waterproof, so maybe not the best glove if you are learning to snowboard! But really they are amazing and you should get a pair.
Outdoor Research Says: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/44448/s/phosphor-mitts/
When space in your alpine pack is at a premium, the highly compressible Phosphor Mitts are your go-to insulation for frigid alpine environments and rapidly shifting weather. Made with a water-resistant and breathable two-layer GORE® WINDSTOPPER® fabric, these mitts are filled with warm 600-fill down. Water-resistant synthetic suede palms with a fleece backer add extra durability and protection to these warm, compressible, weather-fighting gloves.
- 600-fill Down Insulation
- Water Resistant
- Windproof
- Breathable
- Lightweight
- Wicking
- Soft and Tactile Synthetic Suede Palm with Membrane
- Pull Loop
- Glove Clips