Comments on: TBT Gear: Dachstein boiled wool mittens

By: Koko the Talking Ape

Koko the Talking Ape — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 04:01:23 +0000

“Any person who knows how to get these lighter boiled wool mittens?” Dachstein makes two-ply, three-ply and four-ply mitts, the four-ply being the heaviest. Perhaps you would like the two-ply models.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:05:21 +0000

I got a pair of the mitts and some boiled wool socks. Here are a couple of observations:

The mitts are a bit tricky to size. I measured from my wrist to the tip of my longest finger and found it to be just under eight inches, so I ordered 8.5″ mitts. They fit, but the cuffs are tight sliding over the widest part of my hands. I am able to get them on over the military glove liners and they feel OK. I haven’t had much trouble pulling the mitts off.

There isn’t much stretch to the wool. The cuffs on the mitts don’t stretch very much and the uppers on the socks don’t stretch very much. I ordered the socks the same as my shoe size. They fit fine, but are not easy to put on or take off. I have to work them over my heels either way.

These aren’t real problems, but something to be aware of when we are used to modern stretchy synthetics. If it were possible, I would much prefer to try these on in the store before making a purchase. Shoes and gloves are things that I don’t like to buy online because I can’t be certain of the fit. Unfortunately, the closest stores are a hundred or more miles away.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:23:53 +0000

I use felted wool mittens (homemade) in Maine, and even in wet snow, they stay warm and dry on the inside. They do develop a show/ice crust on the outside that needs to be managed, but, being wool, they dry quick.

By: Larry OldnSlow Swearingen

Larry OldnSlow Swearingen — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 17:47:31 +0000

I agree. The Dachstein Mitts are great for the colder conditions. I still have a pair (the blue-grey color) that I used for winter ice climbing back in the 70’s. I still have them and in fact wore them out walking yesterday. It was 9° with wind chill around 10° below zero. I don’t need them until it gets down below 15° here.
Larry Old n Slow Swearingen