What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore the Recon MX Mitten on a brutally cold resort week where wind chills were regularly pushing below zero, and my hands stayed warm from first chair to last run without needing hand warmers for backup. The PrimaLoft Gold and Black Rise insulation combination holds its loft even when the mitts get compressed in a pack or a pocket, which is something I really noticed compared to other high-loft mitts I have owned."The kind of cold that turns a chairlift ride into a survival exercise is exactly when the Black Diamond Recon MX Mitten earns its place in the kit. Built for on and off the mountain use, it pairs a GORE-TEX insert with a dual-insulation system of PrimaLoft Gold on the backhand and PrimaLoft Black throughout, delivering 170g of warmth in both zones without the loft degrading over repeated compression and use. That combination keeps hands genuinely warm through long lift lines, exposed traverses, and frigid summit approaches alike. The construction holds up to the real-world demands of hard mountain use. A goatskin leather palm patch provides durable grip and suppleness where it matters most, while seamless molded EVA knuckle pads protect against impacts without stiffening the fit. The 70D polyester padding on the back of the hand adds structure and weather resistance, and the under-cuff Velcro strap seals the sleeve gap cleanly over any jacket. A webbing pull loop and included wrist leash round out a mitten that is as practical as it is warm, making the Recon MX a dependable choice whenever the temperature drops and the stakes go up.