Mixalot Gloves S26

First day out on mixed terrain and my fingers could actually feel the rock through the fabric, which is exactly what I needed for placing gear. The soft shell also blocked the wind on the glacier approach without making my hands sweat. Just wish the wrist cinch were a touch longer, but that's minor.

The dexterity is unreal for a glove this light—tying knots and racking gear felt almost bare-handed. They’ve held up through three long days of mixed routes and the shell fabric sheds snow surprisingly well without ever feeling bulky.

I’ve worn these on a few cold morning approaches and the soft shell just disappears on your hands, which is exactly what you want when you’re fiddling with gear. They’re so light I forgot I had them on until I actually needed to grip something icy, and the dexterity made placing gear feel almost nat