Eddie Bauer Guide Light Gloves

When out adventuring in the alpine, sliding down the slopes, trekking in the snow or simply packing the perfect snowball a good pair of gloves is at the heart… err at the finger tips of success… and a good pair of gloves is what you find in Eddie Bauer’s Guide Light Gloves.

 

They’re definitely worth a look, and here’s why:

 

 

Features:

• Nikwax Treated Goatskin Leather Palm and Fingers
• DWR treated Stretch Nylon (90% Nylon/10% Spandex)
• Acrylic/Merino Wool Jersey Lining (70%/30%)
• Stretch-Rib Cuff
• Nose/Goggle Wipe on Thumb
• Webbing Clip Loop (on middle finger)
• MSRP: $80

 

 

What are my thoughts?

 

Eddie Bauer sent me these gloves for testing in early December, and they have been my go-to glove choice this winter. They’ve performed excellently and aside from a slight complaint would receive 5 stars.

 

These gloves are designed to provide warmth and grip without causing dexterity or range of motion to suffer.

 

 

They allow great motion due to the glove’s low profile design and careful placement of leather where you’ll need it for protection and grip, filling in the gaps with a warm and form fitting Nylon/Spandex blend. The result is the ability to use fine motor skills to perform even delicate tasks like grasping fine zipper pulls or adjusting the fuel flow nob on your winter stove.

 

 

The warmth comes from an acrylic-merino blend that does a great job of keeping you warm while active in below freezing temperatures. Take note: they’re not designed for extreme weather. If you want something for that then check out the Eddie Bauer Guide Gloves.

 

The Stretch Rib cuff is pleasantly long for the gloves, meaning you can stretch your arms and move around and it’s unlikely you’ll expose your wrists to the cold.

 

As you can see in the video, the one complaint I have is to do with manufacturing consistency. The width of the leather that covers the finger tips differs from glove to glove, not just finger to finger. It doesn’t noticeably effect performance, but it was a surprise to see the variance that exists. I haven’t had any problems with seams or cold fingers, so this may be simply an aesthetic complaint.

 

 

Conclusion

Is you’re looking for a low-profile, high quality, lightweight glove I’d take a look at the Guide Light Glove by Eddie Bauer. The $80 MSRP is a bit high in my books, but is probably in part due to the buttery soft goatskin and resizing demand for Merino wool.

Now, let us know your feedback down below! What are your go to gloves?