Thinner and Warmest Gloves Summary

Thinner Gloves

• SmartWool ski socks: "IMO SmartWool ski socks can’t be beat. They’re pricy, but incredibly worth it."
  • Pros: Warm, high quality, comfortable.
  • Cons: Expensive.
• Boot gloves: "Look into battery powered boot heaters. They heat from the bottom of the foot."
  • Pros: Keep feet warm, easy to use, cheaper than heated socks.
  • Cons: Not as effective as heated socks or footbeds.

Warmest Gloves

Maine Mountain Parka

• Review: "I have not had a really good parka/coat for a long time now and I wanted one."
  • Pros: Good quality, warm, durable.
  • Cons: Expensive.

Parkas Comparison Feedback

• Parka Comparison (Maine Mountain & LL Bean): "Do you have any review or thoughts on Maine Warden 3 in 1 parka GTX?"
  • Pros: Good quality, warm.
  • Cons: Expensive, concern about durability of buttons.

Alternatives and Suggestions

• VEILANCE 3-in-1 Jacket: "I basically agree all the points you raised."
  • Pros: Versatile, warm, well-designed.
  • Cons: No insulated hood, inner jacket prone to pilling, small pockets.
• Peak Design Travel Backpack: "the Peak Design Travel Backpack is amazing for what it does but it needs to shed like 500g!"
  • Pros: Functional, versatile.
  • Cons: Heavy.

General Comments

• Packing List: "the post was so thorough and informative."
• Retirement and Travels: "Wishing you many wonderful travels!"
• Recommendations: "awesome breakdown, really appreciate the insight."
• Appreciation: "Nice, appreciate posts with details like this!"
• Feedback: "Thank you so much for the great reviews!"
• Critiques: "the length is awkward."
• Requests: "Do you know how TEK canvas material does in wet condition?"

Overall, when looking for thinner gloves, SmartWool ski socks and Boot gloves are recommended for keeping warm without sacrificing comfort or fit. For the warmest gloves, feedback on the Maine Mountain Parka and VEILANCE 3-in-1 Jacket highlights their warmth and quality, but some concerns exist about durability and design details. Additionally, considerations such as material performance in wet conditions and comparisons to other parkas were also discussed.