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Mercury Mitts
Black Diamond
The Mercury is Black Diamond's year-round workhorse mitt: a BD.dry waterproof insert, a removable PrimaLoft Gold Cross Core liner that insulates when wet, four-way stretch shell, long gauntlet and a reinforced goat leather palm. **Highlights** - Waterproof and durable - Long gauntlet seals out snow - Reasonable price for its warmth **Watch-outs** - Less warm than true expedition mitts - Liner can pull out with sweaty hands, a common mitt complaint Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Specs and prices come from the maker page, checked November 2026.
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#7 on this list
Army Leather Heli Ski 3-Finger
Hestra
Originally made for western Canadian ski guides, the Heli Ski 3-finger groups fingers in pairs for more warmth than a glove while keeping a free index finger. Goat leather palm, waterproof three-layer polyamide backhand, removable liner and a long snowlock collar. **Highlights** - Warmer than a glove, more useful than a mitt - Pro-guide pedigree - Wrist leash and hanging clip **Watch-outs** - Not as warm as a full mitt - Fit takes getting used to Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Specs and prices come from the maker page, checked November 2026.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Mercury Mitts | Army Leather Heli Ski 3-Finger |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gauntlet mitt with removable liner | Three-finger (lobster) gauntlet |
| Waterproofing | BD.dry insert | — |
| Insulation | PrimaLoft Gold Cross Core liner | — |
| Price | $149.95 list per maker, Nov 2026 | $185 list per maker, Nov 2026 |
| Wild10 evidence | Research only, not field tested | Research only, not field tested |
| Amazon price | $139.95 on Amazon, checked Nov 6, 2026; varies by size/color | $184.95 on Amazon, checked Nov 6, 2026; varies by size/color |
| Outer | — | Goat leather and 3-layer polyamide backhand |
| Liner | — | Removable |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Mercury Mitts
- Waterproof and durable
- Long gauntlet seals out snow
- Reasonable price for its warmth
- Less warm than true expedition mitts
- Liner can pull out with sweaty hands, a common mitt complaint
Army Leather Heli Ski 3-Finger
- Warmer than a glove, more useful than a mitt
- Pro-guide pedigree
- Wrist leash and hanging clip
- Not as warm as a full mitt
- Fit takes getting used to
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