Review: Outdoor Research Backstop Gloves

Searching for a lightweight winter glove, I stumbled upon the Backstop by Outdoor Research. Considered a technical liner, this glove is well-suited for activities where normal-weight gloves are just too much. Thin and dexterous, the Windstopper material provides protection from the elements while it breathes, allowing for a reduction in moisture during strenuous activity. Though this glove is too lightweight for snowball fights or sitting on the chairlift, its close-fitting comfort and range of technical uses more than makes up for it. $45; outdoorresearch.com.