The Rab Operator GTX glove keeps all five fingers working independently, built for tasks a mitten cannot handle as precisely, threading a rope, fine-adjusting a piece of gear, or working a buckle with cold hands. A 2-layer stretch woven outer with GORE-TEX Active technology and PrimaLoft Gold insulation still delivers waterproof, windproof warmth underneath that dexterity. A goat leather palm with externally sewn seams in the contact zone keeps grip solid without adding bulk between the fingers. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I threaded a rope through an anchor at altitude without losing feel in my fingertips, something I wouldn't attempt in a mitten no matter how warm it was. That's the trade I make these gloves for, a little less warmth for fingers that still work when it counts."