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BlackRock Gear Foldback Down Mitts

Name: BlackRock Gear Foldback Down Mitts
Brand: BlackRock Gear
SKU: blackrock-gear-foldback-down-mitts

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Great for high-alpine pursuits and cold-weather adventures, the BlackRock Gear Foldback down mitts keep your hands toasty without restricting movement. Made from waterproof 20d nylon, they’re filled with 950-fill-power Hungarian white goose down for exceptional warmth Read More

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Apr 2, 2018

The fold-back feature allows you to use your bare hands (or gloved hands if your are wearing liners) on and off while setting up camp or doing other chores in the cold. You can push the mitts onto your wrists and not have to put them down. It is actually a very useful feature that costs almost nothing in weight or warmth.

nameless

Apr 1, 2018

I do not really see the need for them to be fold-back. If it were a "normal" ultralight down mitt and a bit cheaper, I would love it...

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BlackRock

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Apr 10, 2018

namelessWe also have a pair that's not a fold-back. They are the "Liner" mitts and are nothing but ultralight fabric with about 40% additional goose down than we put in the Foldbacks.
If I could do a cheaper price I would but we buy only the best down I can source, use excellent fabrics and then construct them right here in the US by my group of expert gear makers. If I didn't pay my guys a living wage I'd still be making everything myself. :)

nameless

Apr 10, 2018

BlackRockThank you for your reply, much appreciated! I am glad to hear that you pay a living wage.
Please do not take my comment as a general complaint about the price but rather to point out that a non-foldback version should be a bit cheaper than a foldback version if otherwise identical because it comprises less manufacturing steps than the foldback version. To me, the extra costs to create a foldback feels like money wasted because I do not need a foldback, and, therefore I am unlikely to join such an offer. Others might feel this way as well (or not), as I am sure you would find out if you did a test run with the non-foldback on MD...
On a more personal level, the sweet spot for me is a price of USD 60-65 including international shipping due to tax reasons, but that obviously is not a very objective aspect ;)

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FranklinP

Apr 1, 2018

How's the wind resistance? Thinking of using these for paragliding but that involves a constant 30-50 kph airspeed.

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BlackRock

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Apr 10, 2018

FranklinPFranklin,
Due to the Siliconized fabric and the amount of down they are very good in the wind. Sorry for the delay, I ended up being out of town during the drop. We've still got pairs listed on our site if you missed the drop.

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thefeev

Mar 31, 2018

Made in USA, out of Seattle - they make hats and gloves (one pack) so they don't spread themselves too thin! All the other reviews online say they are really good! (their site have some cheaper on clearance, but it's their last year's model and they only have smalls)

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startrekfan1970

Mar 31, 2018

nylon shell but what about the lining?

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thefeev

Mar 31, 2018

startrekfan1970the fabric on the inside looks the same as the outside, just not with the water resistant coating.
I have down booties, and I didn't sweat or they didn't get wet from the inside at all, they kept me super warm at night! I can't wait to try these!

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Nkiehn

Mar 31, 2018

What do they weigh?

thefeev

Mar 31, 2018

Nkiehn1.41 oz. or 40 g. for the pair... so VERY lightweight! they pack down to nearly nothing too.

abela

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Mar 31, 2018

These things are awesome! I have been wearing BRG Foldback Mitts (both down, and more recently their synthetic) for over five years.
Underneath them, put on some PossumDown gloves, and over them put on the Mountain Laurel Designs 'eVENT Rain Mitts' and you will have yourself one awesome cold and wet weather hand protection!

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nameless

Thank you for your reply, much appreciated! I am glad to hear that you pay a living wage. Please do not take my comment as a general complaint about the price but rather to point out that a non-foldback version should be a bit cheaper than a foldback version if otherwise identical because it comprises less manufacturing steps than the foldback version. To me, the extra costs to create a foldback feels like money wasted because I do not need a foldback, and, therefore I am unlikely to join such an offer. Others might feel this way as well (or not), as I am sure you would find out if you did a test run with the non-foldback on MD... On a more personal level, the sweet spot for me is a price of USD 60-65 including international shipping due to tax reasons, but that obviously is not a very objective aspect ;)

BlackRock

We also have a pair that's not a fold-back. They are the "Liner" mitts and are nothing but ultralight fabric with about 40% additional goose down than we put in the Foldbacks. If I could do a cheaper price I would but we buy only the best down I can source, use excellent fabrics and then construct them right here in the US by my group of expert gear makers. If I didn't pay my guys a living wage I'd still be making everything myself. :)

BlackRock

Franklin, Due to the Siliconized fabric and the amount of down they are very good in the wind. Sorry for the delay, I ended up being out of town during the drop. We've still got pairs listed on our site if you missed the drop.