A burly workhorse of a mitten, the Flylow Gear Super Mittens are built like tanks. Using pretreated pigskin leather and a sturdy nylon canvas, these mittens are up to just about any task. While lacking some of the features we get in other mittens, the Supers seem to be broken in right out of the box, with great dexterity and a very comfortable interior fabric. While $90 seems a bit expensive for the lack of proper waterproofing and features, the warmth and durability are definitely there.

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As one of Ski Magazine’s Best New Gloves and Mittens of 2021, the Flylow Gear Super Mitten has started off on the right foot (or hand…)! They’re built strong as an ox and tough as nails. With a similar design to the Kincos on our list, these mittens come pre-treated, so you can leave the SnoSeal at the store when you pick up a pair of Flylows. The Super Mitten is built a little different than the Kinco, which helps explain the $90 price tag. The Flylow Gear Supers are also available in a glove if you enjoy giving out peace signs to everyone while riding the chair.

Material

Insulation

Where the Flylow Super Mittens separate themselves from the budget Kinco mittens is in the insulation. Using PrimaLoft throughout the mitt keeps your hands toasty warm, and the nylon canvas will not let any wind in to ruin the party. There are 240 grams of PrimaLoft along the back of the hand and 100 grams along the front. This is 40 grams more than the Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor Mitts, which will set you back $25 more than the Flylows.

Dexterity and Fit

The Flylow Super Mitten feels broken in right out of the box; this may be due to the pigskin, as we felt the same thing with the Kincos. With only 100 grams of PrimaLoft in the front of the hand and the supple leather, you’ll get outstanding dexterity. The thumb design needs a little tinkering, but even the $115 Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor Mitts suffered from the same affliction.

Accessories

Flylow left the accessories for the other companies to worry about. With the Super Mitten, you get gauntlet and wrist cinches, and unfortunately both seem to have trouble staying tightened throughout the day. You also get a plastic ladder buckle that looks to be holding on for dear life. There are no loops intentionally designed for a carabiner, but you could always use a cinch strap. We were disheartened to discover that there was no wrist leash, but it really isn’t the end of the world.

The Bottom Line

If you find yourself in thick glades bashing trees and fighting the forest, these are the mittens for you. The Flylow Gear Super Mittens cost $90 and are worth every penny. The value is certainly there, from the tough exterior to the well-dispersed insulation. The waterproofing could use some upgrades and won’t stand up to similar mittens that have opted for Gore-Tex, but let’s hear it for the underdog. Flylow also offers a well-established list of budget products that come pretreated, essentially a step up from Kincos. When you’re wearing these, you almost feel like you should be wielding an axe and chopping down trees instead of holding ski poles, but we’ll leave that up to you!

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