Hestra Patrol Jr Mittens

Kids who ski hard all day need a mitt that holds up, and the Hestra Patrol Jr Mittens bring the grown-up Army Leather Patrol build down to junior sizes. It is an insulated leather ski mitt with a weather-resistant stretch back, a removable liner and a short neoprene cuff, so young skiers get durable warmth that dries out overnight and slides on quickly at the lift.

Why we like it:

The liner pulls out for drying, which is a big deal when mitts come back soaked from a day of snowball fights.

Features and Functions:

The palm is Hestra's Army goat leather, the same grippy, hard-wearing leather used on the adult Patrol. The back of the hand is a stretchy woven polyester that blocks wind, sheds water and breathes. Inside, a removable fleece liner carries G-Loft synthetic insulation, which keeps insulating when damp and dries fast. A short neoprene cuff with a hook-and-loop strap tucks under jacket sleeves, outside seams improve grip, and Hestra's wrist leashes keep the mitts attached on the lift.

Fit and Sizing:

Short, under-the-sleeve cuff that makes on and off easy for kids. The fit mirrors the adult Patrol mitt scaled down for kids' hands.

Bottom Line:

Best for young skiers who log full days and need a durable, warm mitt that can be dried out and ready again by morning.