Mountain Equipment Citadel Mitt

A 2-part synthetically insulated mitt system suitable for expedition use and winter alpine climbing. The Citadel Mitt has been developed in collaboration with Mountain Equipment's team of climbers and alpinists, for whom it is one of the first pieces of kit in their pack on big, cold routes. Used all over the world on first ascents at over 7,000 m and on some of the most difficult modern winter alpine lines, it is essential for maintaining warmth and dexterity on belays, summit pushes or when following easier ground.

The two-part system comprises an outer and inner mitt. The outer mitt has 3 layers of Primaloft® Gold insulation (170 g/m²) over the back of the hand and Primaloft® Gold Grip (135 g/m²) over the palm for maximum warmth whilst maintaining the ability to grip an axe and perform basic functions. A Drilite® Loft 20D shell is highly water resistant and fast drying, whilst the goatskin leather and polyamide palm provides grip and protection from ropes and abrasion.

The inner mitt shares the same Drilite® Loft 20D fabric, used in conjunction with Exolite softshell fabric and a leather palm insert. It has a pile lining for exceptional warmth and next-to-skin comfort when no liner glove is worn. The lobster finger design gives increased dexterity without sacrificing as much warmth as a glove. The inner and outer mitts can be used together or separately.

Features

• Drilite® Loft 20D outer mitt, highly water resistant, windproof and exceptionally breathable
• 3 layers of 100% recycled Primaloft® Gold insulation in outer mitt (170 g/m² over back of hand)
• 100% recycled Primaloft® Gold Grip insulation in outer mitt (135 g/m² over palm)
• Water resistant goatskin palm overlay
• Modular Expedition fit
• Removable inner mitt with Drilite® Loft 20D and Exolite 210 softshell fabric, leather palm overlay, lobster finger design and fibre pile lining
• Spindrift tabs can be closed to keep inner mitt dry
• Single-handed drawcord closure
• Karabiner carry loops and removable wrist tethers

Specifications

Technology

Drilite® Loft Drilite® Loft is Mountain Equipment's exclusive range of water repellent fabrics used in insulated clothing and equipment. With a water repellent coating that offers genuine water resistance (1,500 mm hydrostatic head), Drilite® Loft fabrics remain highly water resistant throughout the lifetime of the product.

Primaloft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra Primaloft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra is the thickest, softest and most innovative insulation available. It is extremely warm and the fibres are siliconised for water resistance, making it ideal for foul weather use.

Exolite Exolite is Mountain Equipment's series of durable stretch soft shell fabrics. Exolite fabrics are stretchy, wind-resistant and water-resistant, and combined with their durability and breathability, make a great choice for versatile and long-lasting garments.

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