About Vapor Barrier Mittens
Vapor Barrier mittens are made from a vapor barrier knit nylon laminate for the comfort of a soft, knit mitten and a longer life than other liners or base layers. These mittens are a necessity for all cold climate expeditions, they keep the cold out and the heat in while keeping sweat away from your insulating layers. Vapor Barrier clothing is useful for all cold climates and conditions, it can be used for hiking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, motorcycling, and more.
The Vapor Barrier liner blocks the skin from wind chill, reduces loss of humidity, and thus reduces evaporative cooling at your skin. This is particularly important in extreme cold climates and conditions. In those conditions breathability and wickability can actually be deadly, you need to keep moisture from being absorbed by your insulating layers. These mittens keep the sweat and moisture loss at your hands from getting to your insulating layers, they also work as a wind breaker to keep wind chill off your hands. As heat is lost through your hands and also prevents against frostbite.
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Mitten Details
- 2 layers of Unbrushed Knit Nylon Laminate
- Coated Inside
- Keep Humidity High
- Stop Evaporative Cooling
- Keep Mittens Dry
