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Today Luke is reviewing the Outdoor Research Military Gloves which are known as the Mutant Mitts! Very fitting name as you are about to see.
Military Quality
Super Warm
Inexpensive
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Link : Can be found on eBay and some military surplus sites. Not very hard to find but sizes will come and go. I didn’t see any smalls while getting ready for the review but they do pop up often
Sizes : Small through at least XXL
Weight : 11.7oz with liner – 7.9oz for the shell- 8.7oz with knit gloves
Price : Prices Range – $35 – $55
Used in the Navy and Marines
Features :
If you know about these mutant mitt gloves, you either have a pair already or you want to own a pair. These are the most superior military issue cold weather mutant mitt gloves that we’ve ever seen. Manufactured by Outdoor Research, a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor gear. The outer shell is made of 330 denier Cordura fabric which makes this glove tough and flexible. The outer shell features a rubber palm, and two Velcro cinch straps (one at the wrist and one at the forearm). The shell and liner are both contoured to the natural shape of a relaxed hand which makes a more comfortable fit. The removable mitten liners are made of Goretex™ which make these mutant mitts waterproof and breathable. Both mitten and liner have a three finger design, so you can use the pointer/trigger finger when needed or keep it with the rest of you fingers for added warmth. Regularly retails for over $150.00, so don’t miss this deal!
Mutant Mitts Details:
NSN: 8415-01-457-4781
Made in USA
Color: Black
The improved cold weather trigger finger mitten is light weight, reduced bulk, hydrophobic, quick drying, and designed with a trigger finger for weapon operation. The mitten is intended to be used in temperatures ranging from -25 to 10°F. The mitten is compatible with the snow camouflage mitten shells and improved glove insert, and replaces the trigger finger mitten shells and inserts.
The design of the mitten allows a left or right handed Marine to fire his personal or crew served weapon. Each mitten has an extended gauntlet to provide continuous protection to the wrist and lower forearm.
From what I understand, these have been discontinued.
PALM:
+ AlpenGrip® palm provides excellent grip
FEATURES:
+ 3-finger, trigger-finger design increases dexterity and warmth
+ Boxed construction and curved shape provide insulation and dexterity
+ Seam guard protects thumb seam
+ 1 in.-wide hook/loop Cinch-Straps with shear tabs at wrist and gauntlet
+ Extra long gauntlet for additional protection
+ Removable Idiot Cord attaches mitt to wrist
REMOVABLE LINER:
+ Moonlite Pile fleece with one layer on the palm and two over the back of the hand for compression-resistant warmth
+ Pull loop for easy on/off
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Pros :
Very thick
Very warm – VERY WARM!
Excellent quality – Expedition Level
Excellent price
Removable liner which can be cleaned easily
You can use your own liner gloves; which I often do.
Breathable thanks to the Goretex
Excellent dexterity
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I’m waiting for Fjallraven to come out with a pair of awesome gloves/mittens that are extremely warm (like all other products) and maybe come up to the elbow or half way, let’s all write some letters/emails to them so they get a flood of them at once so they can finally make this happen! lol, until then, I’m using these gloves that i really love, they do keep my hands warm to -20 below temps
Luke Check out these – I think these are best gloves I’ve ever had and if you can use a Medium size they are an unbeatable deal on Amazon – You should review these Luke!! https://www.amazon.com/KINCO-901-M-Pigskin-Leather-Thermal/dp/B01ADQO22C The ski industry guys swear by them.
Anyone have a pair of Larges they are looking to sell? Went pheasant hunting the other day in -18 and it was chilly.
My O.R mitts are great! Mine are from the Corps
Hey there Luke, try shooting with Wide DR gamma profile on your new GX10 camera. The colors will look even more life-like and less over exposed highlights, less video-like. Give it a try and see if you like it!
It’s -15°F here right now, might need to look into these.
thanks for the review. got a new old stock on ebay for $40 today 🙂
i just ordered those right before new years, dont have them yet…….hope they work out.
Luke I know you showed this 14 hours ago and I’ve been trying to find them on eBay as you said but all I can find is just either the shell or just a small piece of the shells not both gloves at the same time
Thanks Luke just ordered a pair. -12 here in N. IL. Thanks again!
The average temp in the USA is 11F (-11.6C) right now; is that cold enough for you?
– Luke
Very cool product, thanks for sharing Luke!
“Idiot Cord” is meant for high altitude mountain climbing where losing gloves can mean big big trouble. (Losing often meaning sliding away and gone over a cliff) No, I am not a mountain climber except in my dreams.
Is there enough room to put all four fingers together in the mitten side?
Try Wiggy’s Mittens https://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/mittens/
Glad I caught this by accident. I’m a woman who can’t tolerate walking my dogs in Chicago weather. Off to ebay; thank you Luke.
I bought The North Face Montana Gore-Tex Mitt for Men on Black Friday and they are too warm for hikes in 10 degree weather with 10 mph wind. They are $60 but worth every cent.
i have some german military gloves / mittens and they are awsome too. i paid like 15$ cad for them and i can wear them down to -30°C without moving ( too warm when hiking)
Here in Cleveland right now its 5F. The gloves ive got are good till about 0 before they give out.
Got these just in time for our latest Arctic blast in NYC. My hands were sweating while shoveling snow. Awesome surplus buy and well made OR military glove system…definitely recommend them.
Luke, what brand of shirt with the “T” like symbol are
you wearing in your videos?
Also try Cabelas, good prices sometimes: http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/mens-insulated-hunting-gloves/_/N-1102427/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_104000580
I just purchased a pair of those a few weeks ago. Thanks once again Luke
Another great review, Luke. Thanks for comparing the E-Bay prices with Amazon prices. I usually go to Amazon first, but no more when it comes to military surplus.
Thanks for the review Luke, stay safe.
Just picked up a set from eBay! Thanks for the review!
Any idea what these are..pretty sure they are Canadian surplus gloves but other than that not sure look at time stamp 2:06https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Btc0slI3U they are very durable and comfortable gloves
Now that was funny,” this is what’s known as an idiot cord — perfect for skiers”.
Cool gloves, specially for the price. Value for money is the best IMHO. High End can be nice, Low End can be crap (some high end too, but….) But good solid value for money is the best, I think. But that is just me. Nice day. :o)
I have those Luke there awesome for winter hunting
Great to see you doing some clothing gear reviews!
i have a survival challenge,
If you want to challenge take yourself have yourself blindfolded randomly drove around in the middle of nowhere then dropped off but you don’t know nothing about where you’re at still blindfolded with no gear not even a knife no pack no gear no food no water absolutely nothing the only thing you get to wear a jogging outfit and pair of flip-flops and you find your way back on your own with no help no gear and you either survive or you die that is a survival challenge
I just found some that were similar to what you were showing but two completely different companies one is strictly for the shell ones for the liner cost me $27 and some odd sense
Wonder if they would be good for snowboarding?
great video don’t see that Amazon money coming in after this one LOL
you can see the burly quality in these that outweigh any lightweight worries if you need sturdy gear
Looks like a good glove for shoveling snow. When its -degrees
Thanks Luke for sharing these gloves. Are you going to have some extremely cold weather in the next day or two to really test these things out. Also would like to see you test out your fjallravin sleeping bag in these extremely cold conditions
I’ve guided on mountin climbs and have used few of the OR products, very well made IMO.
I’ve tried these mittens on They are exactly what you said.
Nice review!
I don’t think I’ve ever came across a outdoor research product I’ve disliked.