Positive Reviews:In a word | | Rating: |  | | Okay so last year I purchased the North Face Freeline glove with the hyvent shell, water resistance and everything (good glove) but I didn't get the dexterity that I wanted and found it almost impossible to drive. I was sceptical about the Denali glove because it's not water resistant and I get my hands wet quite a bit in the winter, any how, to make a long story short I got the Denali gloves and they are hands down the best all-around glove I've ever used in a cold, wet enviornment. To my surprise they actually kept my hands drier and warmer than the North Face freeline gloves did. | | Tim at Altrec on 11/25/2005 | Definitely a BUY | | Rating: |  | These gloves have held up here in New York to 19degrees and less temps doing outdoor activities like walking a construction site and taking photos and shoveling snow in my driveway. I don't suppose they would be ideal for more prolonged outdoor sports like hiking or skiing.
That being said they are very comfortable, the design allows for your hands to do things with out feeling clumsy or akward. Waterproof no, wind proof again depends on your activity.
Excellent city wear! I give a thumbs up. Could they be a little less expensive, ofcourse they could.
Hope this helps. | | nja3619732 at Backcountry.com | Around the Town | | Rating: |  | Good fleece glove to wear around the town and from the parking lot to the lodge. True fit, comfortable, warm enough for short trips outside. The glove has a nice tack on the palm and finger tips that make it somewhat non slip so that you can wear it while driving or when attempting some fine motor skills outside in the cold for a short period of time. It is North Face, so it is quality, but usually have to pay full price...not many sale prices....I try to look in the Outlet for North Face accessory items. | | Brian Campbell at Backcountry.com on 11/07/2009 | The Denali does everything I needed | | Rating: |  | These gloves filled the gap between no gloves and heavy gloves, well, like a glove. I actually bought 3 pair to replace the single pair I had worn out over the past couple of years. I keep a pair stashed in my day pack, in my car and at home. As a BSA Scoutmaster in Colorado, I bring them on every outing as you can ALWAYS expect the night temps to drop considerably. They wear well and keep my hands warm down to the low 20's and teens. | | bmansdad at Backcountry.com on 05/04/2007 | Great for Spring skiing conditions | | Rating: |  | I purchased these gloves for skiing in warm weather and found them perfect for temperatures down to -5° to -8°C (about 10°F). They have good grip and breath well, and are durable while still being soft. You may want to be a little careful when skiing on boilerplate or in the rough, as protection is limited. These gloves are a must for the ski bag. Thanks to the BackCountry crew for the great advice and service. You guys are the best. | | Eric Achtmann at Backcountry.com on 12/17/2004 | This has become my | | Rating: |  | | I bought these gloves last year for my husband. Not only does he use them as his "everyday" gloves during winter, but he hunts in them and uses them as liners with his snowboarding gloves. Husband says the gloves are great for hunting, since he does not have to take them off to shoot. This year I purchased three pairs as gifts, and it's something everyone loves. Appears to run true to size. | | Anonymous at Altrec on 12/21/2009 | I love my Denali Gloves | | Rating: |  | The gloves are very warm. I would recommend that you order true to size. I went up an additional size thinking they should be a little big but they are a little too big. It was my fault so I can't complain, but the clothes are great, the delivery was on time and I love the e-mail tracking. The second pair I ordered for my boyfriend matched his Mt. Erebus Northface perfectly! | | Trelindy at Backcountry.com on 01/21/2004 | Denali Gloves do the job | | Rating: |  | These gloves are excellent for any dry activity. They are very warm, but also breathable, and the grips on the fingertips and palms help out a lot with everyday activities in the cold. For skiing, ect, they get wet easily and(although they dry very quickly) lose their warming abilities. Overall a great value, and I'd recommend these gloves to anyone needing to keep their hands warm in a dry environment. | | RockClimber25 at Backcountry.com on 06/20/2006 | Awesome gloves | | Rating: |  | These gloves are great. They're not bulky, have grips on the fingertips, and nylon taslan on the fingers to cut down on wind. Great for what they are, fleece gloves. they're not ski gloves, and are definitely not waterproof or windproof. Very warm when kept dry, and very agile, not clumsy. Would buy again. Make sure you know what you're buying, these aren't ski gloves at all. | | Jeremy Prue at Backcountry.com on 06/04/2009 | Perfect middle solution | | Rating: |  | These gloves are exactly what I needed. Heavy enough to keep your fingers warm on those cool days walking back and forth to the train in Chicago. But not bulky like the heavy duty gloves you need when it's below zero or when I am running the snow blower. Only complaint is the internal stitching rubs a litle on your hands, but nothing to get crazy about. | | scott.scho2062454 at Backcountry.com on 04/29/2008 |
| Negative Reviews:TNF Denali Gloves | | Rating: |  | TNF gloves are heavyweight fleece and it's somewhat bulky similar to the Denali jacket.
It's warm ONLY when temps are above 40C and when it's NOT windy! It will bead off water but is NOT water proof!
The Denali glove (and jacket) is NOT windproof and you will DEFINITELY FREEZE during windy conditions as wind will cut through the fleece EASILY!
For the price, forget this glove and get a windproof fleece glove or at least an insulated shelled glove! | | MrMojo at Mountain Gear on 12/18/2009 | Not wind proof | | Rating: |  | They are what they are - which is a light weight glove good for above freezing temps. They are not WIND-PROOF; of course they are wind-resistant - putting a sock on your hand will resist wind. If it's relatively warm out and the wind blows it's not so bad, but if it's chilly and the wind gets going - your fingers will feel it and become numb. | | Bored at Backcountry.com on 01/20/2010 | Disappointed | | Rating: |  | I've been a happy North Face customer for years and have never been disappointed with their products, until now. Granted it's not an extreme glove, but it's only in the 30s where I live right now and the gloves are letting out a lot of heat. My hands are better off than if they were bare, but no much. I'm honestly disappointed. | | Arctic Nathan at Backcountry.com on 10/19/2006 | Review Title | | Rating: |  | Hard to believe more folks are not gripping about this. After long lusting for these, I purchased & took during a cold weather trip; Pointy Fingers & large, large seams ripped my fingers almost raw - decently warm but these HAVE to be returned; Dissapointing at best. | | tlc3453410 at Backcountry.com on 01/04/2010 | Uncomfortable | | Rating: |  | I just don't like these gloves. They are the correct length for my hands but the finger tips are too tight. They are uncomfortable and make my finger tips numb. I'd rather wear my KMart brand fleece gloves that were also much cheaper. I can't recommend these. | | fmcfish at Backcountry.com on 11/01/2007 | Not good for under 32F | | Rating: |  | I wore this gloves in D.C. which the weather was down below 32F but this gloves does not protect my hands from the cold at all. I could feel the wind penetrated through the rim lines of the gloves. Overall, very disappointed. | | pen2583123 at Backcountry.com on 01/02/2009 | eh | | Rating: |  | crappy gloves. never wore them. SO tight on the fingers, and the wrist is loose rather than snug. i would say i have pretty normal sized hands also. perhaps they do the job, but i couldn't even give them a chance. | | rogerlmatt2190249 at Backcountry.com on 12/09/2008 | Not a very good glove for cold weather. | | Rating: |  | | This glove is poor quality. No lining in the tips of glove. Seams stick into your hand. I wouldn't use this glove under 40 degrees. The thing that really gets me about this glove is how bad the quality is inside. | | jaybird0930 at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/19/2007 | Denali glove | | Rating: |  | The Denali glove sizing is not accurate. I usually wear a large. The X-large glove was too small and uncomfortable for me. I returned the glove that otherwise had excellent qualities. | | JWC at Backcountry.com on 11/28/2005 | Not the best | | Rating: |  | Not the best pair of fleece gloves I have. They're not as warm as I thought they would be. But the grip is nice. | | FinesseV03 at Backcountry.com on 01/27/2005 |
Neutral Reviews:decent middle ground | | Rating: |  | For those that haven't discovered it yet, The North Face basically produces two levels of products, a higher end base and a lower end base. The Denali gloves easily fall into the lower end, given the price this isn't all that surprising. Depending on how you'll be using them, these gloves may or may not suit your particular needs, I bought them as a midweight glove for lower to midrange (3,000 ft max) hiking, as my Marmot ski gloves are a bit of an overkill at these lower elevations.
The pros: Overall a pretty comfortably fitting glove, being made of fleece. I noticed many other people who've reviewed these gloves downgraded them due to the inner stitching being uncomfortable. personally this wasn't an issue for me at all. The best thing I can say about these gloves is the lighter weight grants you much more flexibility and dexterity than the average mid-weight ski glove, and they are fairly warm to around 40 degrees F or so.
The cons: These gloves are not weather resistant whatsoever. The fleece will wick some moisture away but don't expect to be dry if the weather takes a turn for the worse. Also, the wind cuts right through these gloves like a hot knife through butter! While this can provide some decent ventalation when the temps are in the low 40's, low temps and high winds will rip right through these things like they're not even there. This is also due in part to the fact that the gloves are loosely fitting on your hands, and what little heat they do allow your body to retain is lost from the lack of synching straps.
Conclusion: The Denali gloves may serve as a pretty good window shopping glove on cooler days but I don't reccomend going up against mother nature's colder climates with them. Buy with caution | | Justin Buckles at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008 | Insulation? What insulation? | | Rating: |  | | If it's there I can't find the "300-weight fleece insulation" - these things are basically shells. They are fine for cool days outdoors, but don't mistake them for real winter gloves. They definitely "breath" and on the first windy day you wear them out you'll wish you had something warmer on. The wind cuts right through these. You can get some extra use out of these with the addition of a thin liner. Build quality is okay, but not great. I give these three stars not because they are bad in any particular way, just because they are completely average. | | mister_goodbar at Altrec on 01/17/2009 | Sufficient for the average person | | Rating: |  | These gloves match the Denali jacket personality: they're fairly warm, but offer no "technical" performance. That is, they don't stop the wind, and they don't offer any moisture wicking or water resistance. Wear these on a calm fall day, but don't use them for extremely windy or rainy days. The average person will be satisfied with these, but if you're "active" outdoors they're not going to cut it. | | dan.parmel970106 at Backcountry.com on 10/21/2009 | TNF Denali Glove | | Rating: |  | I bought this glove to go on a skiing trip in WV; it was warm when I would walk outside from the lodge. But when skiing and falling down in the snow, it does get wet and your fingers start to get cold. It would be awesome if the glove had a Gore-Tex liner or shell. But overall its a great glove for cold morning driving. | | GregB at Backcountry.com on 02/27/2006 | Good product but | | Rating: |  | A bit over priced for what the customer receives. The stitch work in the inside is sound but it takes away from the comfort of the glove. In Alaska teens or below zero weather this glove will not keep your hands fully warm. Wind cuts right through the material. Glove is over sized. Good product but The North Face makes better one's. | | Spurgeon3 at Backcountry.com on 09/04/2007 | Good for free | | Rating: |  | Got this free with a jacket purchase. They make a good spring skiing glove, if you don't fall a lot. Not really windproof so save them for days without wind. We'll see how long they hold up, but the seams feel pretty strong. | | NHSkier at Backcountry.com on 04/14/2006 | Constantly cold hands | | Rating: |  | My hands are always cold & have been searching for years for a pair of gloves that would keep them toasty. I found them. The North Face Denali glove really does the trick. My digits stay warm & toasty despite the frigid temps. | | msdandy at Backcountry.com on 01/20/2005 | Just OK | | Rating: |  | Compared to the hat and scarf that I bought as a gift, these are just not as well equipped for the really cold weather. They definitely aren't for 'frigid' temps as described. Anything below 20 degrees and you're SOL | | esa3547087 at Backcountry.com on 01/12/2010 | Denali Glove | | Rating: |  | I expected them to be suitable for use in the high teens and twenties and was disappointed as well as I was with the protection against the wind. They also run a bit on the large side. | | GOOFA at Backcountry.com on 02/20/2004 | Decent, but not great... | | Rating: |  | | High quality fleece gloves, but they are really not that warm, and they are not windproof at all...I would definitely spring for the Windwall gloves, they're not that much more expensive. | | Anonymous at Altrec on 03/05/2008 |
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