Running the welsh 3000s in July, want some lightweight but trustworthy waterproof mittens, probably to go on top of some existing thin running gloves I have - but I'm not ruling out any of these 2 in 1 glove/mitten combos either.
A few weeks ago went to do some final reccy walks, it was 17 degrees and light showers in the valley at the campsite (Gwern Gof Uchaf). Weather forecast for the rain to stop and 1mm of rain that day... up we go, I left my heavy weight winter waterproof mittens in the car... shortly after setting off rain starts... "I'm sure it's just a shower" .... 5 hours of solid rain and gale force winds later (it said wind chill was about 2 degrees I think), I literally could not use my hands for anything. I only had those thin running gloves. LESSON LEARNED!
All it made me think was how those polar explorers must have to look after their hands so much, literally the most important thing. For me it was very unpleasant but also laugh-worthy that my mate had to open my sausage roll for me! When we were back down in the valley it was fine and hands warmed up and were a bit tingly for a while.
I've seen the RP raid light but one review says they ain't waterproof, the Inov-8 2 in 1s, OMM Kamleika....
Anyone got any experience with any of these? I'm half tempted to take a couple of nappy sacks for back up 😂, I don't mind sweaty hands if I can still use them!