Keeping hands warm is one of the most important parts of enjoying winter comfortably, and Clam is the leader in providing a wide assortment of mitts and gloves in the IceArmor line. Several new products join the family this year: Dry Skinz Gloves, Edge Mitts, Extreme Mitts, Ultra Gloves and Ultra Mitts. Each have their own story to tell about what makes them the right fit at the right time and place, but all will help anglers battle the toughest elements Mother Nature has to offer.
Dry Skinz Gloves are a seamless, waterproof glove that boasts superb dexterity exlusive to Clam. Constructed with a waterproof, breathable Dexshell membrane, these gloves offer a snug fit with an extra long cuff for complete protection and performance. Perfect for many different outdoor activities, not limited to fishing of course, folks will love how warm and dry the Dry Skinz Gloves perform. The thermal performance inner lining is 90% acrylic and 10% nylon. The outer layer is 88% nylon with 2% spandex and 10% elastic for a stay-in-place fit. Waterproof and highly breathable, the Dry Skinz Gloves come in medium to 2XL sizes with an MSRP of $29.99. “You can pull fish out of the hole and your hands will not get wet with this glove on; it is just incredible,” said Steve Geertsen, President of Clam Outdoors. “There’s a lot you can do with it—as a layering glove or wear it alone. Even nice in the summer time in the early morning chill.” It doesn’t look like a glove that should be waterproof, but it is. “The breathability despite being as waterproof as it is, is incredible. It will become a year-round staple for anglers.”
Edge Gloves are a favorite in the IceArmor line up but some folks prefer a mitt. New this year, the Edge Mitt enjoys the same Dintex membrane, but with 150 grams of Thinsulate. These mitts enjoy a five year warranty and come in size small to 2XL with an MSRP of $39.99. The extra long cuff offers comfort and protection. “We wanted to increase the durability and stand behind our gloves with a great warranty,” said Geertsen. “We reinforced the stitching and the fabric to give confidence the mitts and gloves will last.”
Just like the IceArmor Edge and Extreme suits are designed for varying levels of cold-weather gear, so are the mitts and gloves. New this year, the Extreme Mitt joins the Extreme Glove for choices in hand-warming outdoor protection. Available in size small to 2XL, the new Dintex membrane makes the mitts breathable for added comfort. The 150 grams of Thinsulate insulation not only keeps hands warm but protected from the wind. The Oxford shell repels water. Extra long cuffs provide complete protection and the extra-wide wrist cinch straps tighten to personal taste. The five year warranty makes them the perfect accessory. “We dramatically improved the Dintex membrane,” said Geertsen. “You don’t have any sweat on your hands so they don’t get cold.” MSRP of $49.99.
A little leather at the palm, finger and tip of the Ultra Gloves and Ultra Mitts helps these quality products stand out in a crowd. Good looking, yes, but keeping hands warm in the most extreme conditions is their first priority. Both the mitts and the gloves have an MSRP of $59.99 and a five-year warranty. The gloves and mitts come in small to 2XL. The new Dintex membrane provide a comfortable, breathable layer to the 70 grams of Thinsulate insulation in the gloves and 150 grams of Thinsulate insulation in the mitts. The leather reinforces hard-working areas like knuckles, palm, fingers and finger tips. Extra long cuffs enjoy an adjustable wrist-cinch strap. A zippered pocket on the top of each mitt or glove allows inserting a hand warmer for comfort to handle even the most extreme conditions. “When you get to the ice and start drilling holes, the heartrate goes up. But with all of our new gloves there’s so much breathability, chances are your hands won’t sweat. If by chance they do, the inside doesn’t stay wet—it breathes.”
The five-year warranty on manufacturer’s defects is a big deal. “We did a lot of work to get there,” said Geertsen, “but it For more information on Clam Outdoors go to http://www.clamoutdoors.com