686 Womens GORE-TEX Linear Mitt

686 Women's GORE-TEX Linear Mitt

If your hands run cold and you want real waterproofing without paying for features you'll never use, this is the mitt to reach for. The Linear is built around a GORE-TEX insert — legitimately waterproof, not just water-resistant — paired with a 3-layer softshell shell and a combination of 140g + 120g fiberfill insulation that covers a full day in cold, wet conditions. The DuraGrain synthetic leather palm holds up to pole use, a soft thumb panel lets you wipe your goggles without scratching the lens, and the Soundtouch fingertip lets you check your phone without pulling the mitt off. Cuff fits over or under your jacket sleeve — both work, neither is awkward.

Who should look elsewhere: if you run warm or you're mostly riding lift-served groomers in mild weather, the insulation level here is more than you need and your hands will sweat. This isn't a spring mitt or a touring mitt. It's a cold-weather, all-day resort mitt that keeps water out and warmth in, without the bulk of a heavily insulated expedition glove.

• GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable insert — confirmed, not a brand-proprietary membrane
• 3-layer softshell outer with PFAS-free DWR coating
• 140g + 120g fiberfill insulation (Light Fill technology)
• DuraGrain synthetic leather palm
• Micro tricot lining throughout
• Soundtouch touchscreen-compatible fingertip
• Velvex soft-touch thumb face wipe
• Secure Strap oversized wrist leash + elastic cord cuff closure
• Movement Fit hand articulation for dexterity
• Fits over or under jacket cuff