Reviews by User: mario sarrica (75)

Well as you may know I had stated before I had seen this glove on the summit of mount everest Then a few smucks came on here and put up false reports on how these are not!!! extreme gloves or made so and they suck . I did go on hetra's website and research a bit and did find out they did use this EXACT glove, the ski heli on the show Everest Beyond the LImit! This was the reason I gave these a field test I can tell you these are the warmest gloves on the market period! So you you guys sitting on your seat eating chips actually go out in sub zzz and trek 10 miles then talk. Now Thats what I did. The gloves are so well made It really blew me away ! When researching the gloves I found that Hestra has a theory they trap a layer of warm air in the glove around the skin . This is very tech stuff has to do with the materials they use and so on. These gloves smoke the black diamond guide gloves I tested and almost got frostbite early this year. Hestra actually sells a mitt that goes over this glove if you needed extra protection this I guess traps more warm air in the glove!!! They run around 60.00, hestra also sells a couple of other liners A silk and waffle Both are around 20 bucks . Give the site a peek it really blew me away how much research has gone into the hestra glove system.

Well I finally tested for myself these gloves. Almost everyone you talk to will reco these for the coldest weather. They are without question the warmest on the planet. 10 below 20 below would not matter and they are very well made. you do give up alot of movement they are stiff out of the box. You will look like Hellboy with these on. They are big but true to size large will be good for most. The leather they use on the glove is made by Pittard's of England the best they make. and it even smells good!!! the liner is like having your hands in a sheep's wool. The only gloves made that come close are the Mountain Hard wear Habanero that I tested . Habs offer alot more ease of movement and are also very well made. Best in class next to the guides . I decided to keep both the habanero for the not so very cold days, that I need to use my walking poles or just need my hands alot for , and the guides when my hands are freezing . I did like the Habs one hand cinch on the wrist the guides dont have that feature. I don't reco taking out the insert on the guides they are in tight for a reason. If you read others that say these are not warm its a person who has not worn them. I tried both gloves so others on here would have a choice on two of the best gloves made. It was close to 300.00 but I think I will save others time and money by this test. I also tested the Marmot's big selling work glove pass it by its junk next to these two.

Well after trying all the top gloves made And nearly getting frostbite in the process , I purchased the alt mitts. They are they only gloves or mitts that allowed me to Hike In temps 20 and under. If you take a large order a med they run very big. I also used these while mountaineering in ice and never got cold . My hands unlike others are cold in temps 35 and under With very warm glove son. The inset really is like a large super soft pillow What I found that makes them so much better is the insulation on the back of the hand, Almost all others are packed under the palm. My hands did sweat in them which can cause problem so I do reco liners to stop this also makes the mitt fit snug. I have done lots of research and this gloves has made it to the summit of everest many times over its been tested.

Well for the price its hands down the best deal!!! I had seen this in a magazine and it was a very highly rated and after having it now for a year it really does it all. Tons of pockets stays cool on hot days with the air flow system!! I love the two side nets that hold extra water bottles if you can find it get it!!!

great new way to stay warm well worth the money!!

Well I had my eyes on these for about a year. But seems nobody was going to be the first to try them. So I got these and the black diamond guide gloves which are considered by many on here and backcountry to be the best. As far as looks these are a 10 super sexy Very well made dont think you could make them better. im holding back on the bd test as they will be in this week and will test them side by side ! These are Far nicer then the marmot work glove which I tried last week. They have very nice movement for such a large glove. the best I have tried so far. If your looking for a tiny bit cheaper then the black diamonds these are by far the best gloves . I hope othesr try these hidden gems!

Seen many of these going to the summit of Everest so I think that you can sue these and be happy you wont get cold!

I always get cold feet really no matter what I have on for socks I use the smart wool extra heavy weights but I tend to sweat a little and then I loose the heat, I added these liners they work good my feet dont sweat and it keeps the good heat inside. They actually feel like dress socks

Well I just was lucky enough to get this puppy on sale! I have to say This is the nicest shell I have ever used to date. Talk about well made I would put this up against any of the over priced Arc'teryx shells any day! I used this on a hike over my northface apex soft shell. Temp was around 20-35 To make this short it does everything it says and them some. 100 pct water proof very strong and fits like a dream. You can tell this was made to last. I wore this out and had tons of head turns. A winner in any circle.

I added this to my winter hiking collection its a great first layer, it is like super light but keeps in the heat and you never sweat, be great if you have a rug on your back. Also had this on in temps around 25. its great if you hike fast and tend to sweat a little it drys as fast as you can sweat! Get it

Good for a light glove or liner, don't use as a primary cold weather glove

Well I wanted to include my wife in my love of hiking so I asked her to go shopping for some gear. my treat! We looked over all the boots and think she tried them all on :( But we decided on these. last years models are red and really turn heads. They are really a step above any other women's hikers out on the market. Boots are very light and totally waterproof we tested them out. My wife's entire foot fell through some weak ice and not a drop got in. Boots have amazing grip and support. They really can go with jeans, cords what ever and make the outfit. My wife also has foot problems but these really seem to keep that in check. It is an investment at 180.00 but your feet are the most important thing don't skimp. The boots are very well researched in construction.

To answer the mr turns saying the gloves are thin they are made thin for a reason so you have the dexterity the bds do not have. I tried these under 20 and they held fine with no liners.

I like the company but the shirt is horrible ! I ordered a large and the large are slim fits! Very thin, huge neck hole, spandex fee,l tight dont buy .

Got this in a size large i'm 5'9 175 And it was a little tight they seem to run small. Order next size up

I talked my wife into buying this jacket and she has been in love ever since. very warm and comfortable Don't buy the white color gets very dirty around the cuffs especially if you have small kids. also must be dry cleaned. Very happy with this puffy!!!

loved the first pair so much I got the black pair also!!!

These look great but I felt the pad is a bit off and you slide around in them . They are very warm

Best all around jacket Great under a shell

This a great coat for hikes slim fitting Keeps in alot of heat for such a thin soft shell No extra bulk!!!

GOT IT, PUT IT ON THING LOOKS SWEET WORKS LIKE SH** VERY UPSET GUESS WILL HIRE SHERPA TO COUNT MY DISTANCE

Tired of football underwear get these and stay dry all day long!!! they run small order sizes up form your tight whites

got these in for a second liner they are very thin but not in a good way would not help at all with heat loose fit also

I have several smart wool socks from the extra heavyweight to the thin liners . This weight I use everyday for general use once you try these you wont ever buy a standard sock. Can be wron a few times before you wash because of the anti bacterial wool and dries on its own.

hat fits nice and snug very warm

This is a best in class for the money no other light is as bright in the this class or made with a 120 hr run Hit at 40 lums the extra push is almost as bright as my surefire flash light amazing very happy . perfect for hiking or mountaineering .

got this and was very uhappy light is like a childs flaslight sucked with leds would not reco you cant see sh**

Perfect for tents in mild weather and great for around the pad in the winter true to size!

These are a great sock for spring hikes or in your sneakers ! extra support in the ankle and toes , thin breath well last forever!

Well I was looking for a good mid weight liner for my outdoor research alti mitts and decided on these . Very well made tight around the wrist which is good when used under my mitts. cool looking also! but They don't soak up sweat like my other wool liner I used prior to these. Keep heat in , order size down they run large.

This sounded crazy to the staff at BC but I got these as liners for my OR Alti Mitts. When I use what I consider the warmest mitts made my hands tend to sweat alot and that is a problem. I tried some smartwool liners but they just soak up the sweat and are not good when you take of the mitts These are amazing they are very tight on your wrists very snug and warm ! and dont soak up the sweat and when your shell comes off you done freeze. They run big so order size down.

I have these and the heavyweights and also the extra heavyweights, being a person who gets cold toes and fingers I like these up to around 45 40 You can add a liner if you wanted . They are very comfortable this is a great weight for just everyday winter weather! Trust me once you go SmartWool of any weight you will never go back!!!

these are my nicest pants

Well after getting my wife in on hiking I got her this . she loves it what else can you say about this northface has made a name around this piece Speaks for itself

just got this in yesterday It fits very well super soft neck is tight breaths very well must have

Well I have last years model of these they don't look as cool but are made the same way. I really loved these but! First time out this year just walking to my truck in the snow and BONSAI!!! My feet got wet! yes with a pair of smart wool heavyweight socks on. I did not get these from bc But ems and they are getting them back always keep your paper work guys .

I love this little cap perfect for anything will hold you up to say 15" anything colder look at other heaver stuff Got a nice comment on this when picking up photos at walgreens.

This is my all around jacket , you can use it for a shell or on its own or just hanging with your crew its that cool!

Love this shirt looks cool has a slimmer fit but hate the larger neck hole

Im very happy with these and I don"t like most these fit nice and snug band is very tight and does not move at your waist or fall off. Very warm tried them around 30" in an open field I was nice and warm. The price is great

These are very nice tight fit very hard to find liners that are waterproof only problem is never in stock

Another great jacket from MH, this is really made like a brick **** house!!! Has a slimish fit like most MH clothes so buy a size larger.

I am a huge fan of north face products I have always felt they make the best quality. But this is a bit hard not as as soft as others I have tried . Material sticks a bit to you when it should be soft .

I got this for my wife and she really loves it .

Cap is very well made I got a s/m and it was a bit tight besides that hat was super cool.

Forgot to add they are the most comfortable boots I have tried. much nicer then the north face version.

Just got these they are very warm to the point your feet will sweat. they run very small I take a size 10 so I got the xl have to return for the xxl or else good can only be worn in house bottoms are soft.

Talked my wife into buying this and she loves it, very warm looks nice

This maybe as soft a a sweatshirt can be!!! fit great. perfect for after a hot shower

Every ski buff and hiker need to give these a try. These really are amazing !! try these and let me know what you think.

Have had these for two season and they really are the best around. easy locking system for height shocks are great!!! Holds weight perfect no slip

This was my first real backcountry purchase and it performs as good as it looks!!! Great for high winds, pulls down over your ears!! You can still hear good also, some hats cut out sound and that can be a no no when on a hike . You will have a hat head!!! Hate to take it off!!

I had this on for a xmas party and got tons of positive feedback!!! guys really slims you down.

You can take this two in one jacket anywhere I had this on and got caught in a freezing rain storm, and it held good thing at the time I was lost!!!

looks very cool but its very thin ok for spring but thats it . Neck is a bit loose for my taste.

Well if you have never heard of north face you must live on an island the denali is really the gold standard as far as these go this is me second coat they fit well and really are worth the money! Love this even more as i got it half price disc color !!!

Well this is not so much a review but a note to buyers, I have never worn these but I did see several and I mean over 2 dozen climbers on Mount Everest, yes that correct. with these gloves on, I don't know if it was this particular glove but it was the Hestra brand ! As I have a thing for gloves and always look at other climbers gloves to see what they have on. It was 40 below that morning . The glove does have a removable liner so it could have been this shell with a different liner. Any how i'm asking around because many seem to put lots of trust in the companies gloves.

Simple it does what it says buy it.

Wife has these good for spring not winter

To answer woogie question get a med the jacket is a slimmer fit

works very well, columbia needs to make more jackets to get back into the top shelf again

Well talk about light weight , picked these up and guess they are made of like old coconut skins lol talk about Going Green!! I picked the lightweight feel , will test them this week It is around 40C in BeanTown so if it dips into 30's will have some news on how they perform.

These are not outdoor gloves by any means nor do I think that they are made for such things. These are like the coat Denali everyone has one but they are a joke for real hikers out doing, but great for every day stuff.

Last year I loved hiking when it was freezing out , my gear was great but the one thing that always made me stop was cold hands!! so I looked around this year for some high end gloves after alot of research I looked at these and the guide gloves Just couldnt see spending the 180.00 for the bd set and the itchy inners was the deal breaker. Very happy with my choice may not be as warm as the guides but will do the job in 0 degrees

horrible fit cant recommend

I put an order in for this because everyone said its the best! It was a piece of junk the minute it came out of the box. First off its very bulky and heavy also the lamp has one button that has like five modes good right wrong! you have to access them with half touch then hold for like 5 seconds and so on. It is near impossible to master or even get to each mode! Trust me if you have this on in the dark you will cry! The lamp also broke when I tried to tighten the strap! Went ahead and ordered the recharge but said to say never made it that far. I would never feel good about someone having this on at night you may get injured .

What can I say most items I have purchased From MH have been amazing this is no different i'm really becoming a cheerleader for MH!!

As another test on these gloves that the staff at backcountry holds as the warmest glove around. This is not true first I have done tons of research to find the warmest made, these are not close they are great done get mr wrong I have cold fingers so keep that in mind as I want to be 100 pct fair. I used these this weekend when we had temps around zero maybe less. I has a pair of smart wool liners under these as well , and if I had not been within a mile of my truck I would have gotten frost bite. I had to take my hands out several times during my test and get the blood moving in my tips it was not fun! After doing tons of research which I know most of the top tier guros don't they just leave tons of comments to climb the list! The Alti mitts made by Outdoor Research are the warmest made period. This information comes from many climbers who climbed Everest more then once. And are considered by almost every mountaineer as the only choice above 8000 meters. Funny backcountry still wont reorder these but keep pushing other less quality gloves that are in stock. Hope this long review helps others. Mario Sarrica

I had a chance to try these out , I'm not a trail runner or runner but wanted a cool pair of kicks to use around the gym and out, the fit strange and really are uncomfortable maybe a runner would like these but not for me.

For me you really have to deliver an amazing glove to command a retail price of 160.00 especially in this economy Your saying this is as good as the black diamond guides Sorry marmot not even close way over priced . Lacks in almost everything.

I tried these before the work glove. these are not as warm and really wont help you in cold weather . ok for cleaning snow of your truck.

This fellow must be running laps while he has snowblower try them under 10 your fingers will turn black then fall off. These are not reco for real cold hikes

I got these really for the sale price and they looked very cool. Got them in and Tried them on . First off they run about a size larger. These have the worst fit very cheaply made . They have zero support on the ankle!! They are thin!!! like a sneaker !!! The boots are horrible I am sending mine back. Really don't expect a fit like an asolo or montrails these boots are trash. I went out today and spent 200 on a pair of asolo's worth every penny!!!

Well bad news I must take back my 1st account of these when they cold temps hit these gloves are useless . around 38 my fingers froze!!! Marmot needs to back up what they sell . off the rack 20.00 gloves are warmer Get me wrong they look great, but the spirafill insulation is a joke!!! I also was very upset on a pair of thremo underwear they made junk ! big name in mountain gear but its a worthless If you are a real hiker in cold weather stay clear of anything these guys sell!!! And they are in every major ems store Paid 85.00 for gloves that are 100 pct trash!!! marmot for life yah right!!!!!!!!