Extremities

Antora Peak GTX

£70 ■ Weight 202g (size L) ■ Sizes S-XL (unisex)

IT'S GOOD

This one features a Gore-Tex Active waterproof lining and synthetic insulation to provide a good level of warmth for mountain use, and a leather palm for durability. A close fit with good pre-curved palms makes holding trekking poles very easy. The wrist is quite close fitting, and you get an additional webbing strap and buckle to lock down this area even more. The cuff is short and easily sits inside a jacket sleeve, and you get a soft nose wipe on the thumb. The price is pretty good compared to some options.

HOWEVER

The size range is smaller than others and there’s no women’s option, so some may struggle to get a good fit. Dexterity is better in higher-priced gloves, in part as the finger fit is not as neat and the lining is a little loose. The cuff is quite short, which is fine if you can be bothered mucking about getting it tucked inside your jacket sleeve – but a bigger cuff is quicker and easier to use, and more convenient in conditions (such as cold, dry and windy weather) when speed is of the essence. There is no wrist leash, either.

VERDICT

Good for winter hillwalking in rain, but fit and dexterity is not quite so precise as others. The shorter cuff makes it trickier to fit them over jacket sleeves for speed.