Zpacks
Brushtail Possum Mittens
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$29.95
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Overview
Winter weather can be harsh, but when the digits drop yours don’t have to feel the chill. Made from a combination of New Zealand's brushtail possum fur, and New Zealand Merino lamb's wool, these Brushtail Possum mittens provide plenty of warmth when you need it most. The mittens help keep your hands warm and cozy on
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 31 g · 1.1 oz
- Type
- Mitten
Weight vs. category
22% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the hats & gloves in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 1.1 oz (31 g)
- Lighter than 67% of 6 weighed · #2 lightest
- -5% vs the median 1.1 oz
- Price
- $29.95
- Cheaper than 33% of 6 priced · #2 cheapest
- 0% vs the median $29.95 · $27.39/oz (median $26.56/oz)
The lightest of the hats & gloves on record is Zpacks Fingerless Brushtail Possum Gloves at 1.0 oz — 2 g less for $0.00 more.
The cheapest is Buff Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter at $23.00 — $6.95 less and 1 g heavier.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$29.95