E-tip glove liners have been around for several years, and more options in different thicknesses and warmth levels appear each year. I have found that some work well while others are disappointing, and still others work well for a short time but fade in effectiveness after some usage.
In this comparison I will be talking about the Serius Soundtouch Dynamax glove liner, the North Face Etip glove liner, and the Swany Toaster Mitt with an e-tip liner built into it.
When I first purchased the North Face Etip liners nearly two years ago, I was stoked at how well they worked: I could snap photos and check my smart phone without getting cold hands! But after a while, the texture on the fingertips started to wear off, affecting the e-tip capabilities. This liner is one of the warmest I have used, making it a handy option when walking Ziggy, but it can be bulky inside a mitten.
Last year I received the Serius Soundtouch Dynamax and was disappointed to find that it never quite worked unless I had my finger in a precise position, which is not always easy when I’m out in the elements taking photos. The best thing about it is that the texture is really nice, allowing for great dexterity and a good fit inside a mitten.
Two years ago, I purchased the Swany Toaster Mitt with an e-tip liner built in. This mitten has a handy side zip so you can expose your hand without taking the whole thing off. This liner is two years old, has been worn at least 150 days on snow, and is still the most effective e-tip option I have tried so far. One of the best things about it is that I can also slide a hand warmer into it on brutally cold days.
To summarize, the Swany Toaster Mitt is my favorite and works the best for the way I use a smart phone on the slopes. The North Face glove liner was great before the e-tip wore off. As noted, these options are a year or two old, so you may find that current versions have improved. I look forward to hearing what kind of experiences you all have had with e-tip gloves and mittens.
In this comparison I will be talking about the Serius Soundtouch Dynamax glove liner, the North Face Etip glove liner, and the Swany Toaster Mitt with an e-tip liner built into it.
When I first purchased the North Face Etip liners nearly two years ago, I was stoked at how well they worked: I could snap photos and check my smart phone without getting cold hands! But after a while, the texture on the fingertips started to wear off, affecting the e-tip capabilities. This liner is one of the warmest I have used, making it a handy option when walking Ziggy, but it can be bulky inside a mitten.
Last year I received the Serius Soundtouch Dynamax and was disappointed to find that it never quite worked unless I had my finger in a precise position, which is not always easy when I’m out in the elements taking photos. The best thing about it is that the texture is really nice, allowing for great dexterity and a good fit inside a mitten.
Two years ago, I purchased the Swany Toaster Mitt with an e-tip liner built in. This mitten has a handy side zip so you can expose your hand without taking the whole thing off. This liner is two years old, has been worn at least 150 days on snow, and is still the most effective e-tip option I have tried so far. One of the best things about it is that I can also slide a hand warmer into it on brutally cold days.
To summarize, the Swany Toaster Mitt is my favorite and works the best for the way I use a smart phone on the slopes. The North Face glove liner was great before the e-tip wore off. As noted, these options are a year or two old, so you may find that current versions have improved. I look forward to hearing what kind of experiences you all have had with e-tip gloves and mittens.
