Zpacks
NRS Hydroskin Gloves
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$39.95
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Overview
NRS HydroSkin® Gloves are perfect for hikers looking to cut the chill without sacrificing grip or feel. Great in the rain, snow, or other wet cold conditions, the thin neoprene material insulates and protects your hands even when wet. It allows you the enhanced mobility to easily pitch your tent in the rain or snow, or
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 38 g · 1.3 oz
- Type
- Glove
Weight vs. category
5% 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
- 1.3 oz (38 g)
- Lighter than 17% of 6 weighed · #5 lightest
- +17% vs the median 1.1 oz
- Price
- $39.95
- Cheaper than 17% of 6 priced · #5 cheapest
- +33% vs the median $29.95 · $29.80/oz (median $26.56/oz)
The lightest of the hats & gloves on record is Zpacks Fingerless Brushtail Possum Gloves at 1.0 oz — 9 g less and $10.00 less.
The cheapest is Buff Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter at $23.00 — $16.95 less and 6 g lighter.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$39.95