What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"My fingertips used to go numb on winter hikes no matter how many gloves I tried. Switching to a mitten style like this fixed that fast, and I can still text my hiking partner without peeling anything off."There's a reason mittens beat gloves when the temperature really drops: fingers huddled together simply stay warmer, and the Trail Mix XT Mitten leans into that logic fully. A textured fleece exterior wraps the whole hand in one warm pocket, while ActiveTemp fabric prevents the clammy overheating that often comes with bundling up too much for a winter hike. The suede palm grips a trekking pole securely even in wet or snowy conditions, and a quick pinch through the touchscreen-compatible fabric means checking a map or snapping a photo doesn't require exposing bare hands to the cold.