Today the final part of my warm extremities kit arrived, down socks, from Marco at AS Tucas, I've had them on my feet whilst writing this post... warm feet at last.. These new socks as well as my Alliance gloves from RAB will be put to full use as I'm due to go out backpacking this weekend.. These items are a major improvement over the kit I used in the past . I suffer from Raynaud's phenomenon, in which the small blood vessels in the extremities are over-sensitive to changes in temperature. It makes camping and outdoor activities a bit of a pain, but over the years I have got use to it and now wear Down or Primaloft insulation
The gloves above are RAB's Alliance model, they are made with a Pertex Microlight shell and Primaloft insulation for the inner glove. The outer glove is made from Event fabric with a Pittards leather palm. I've had these gloves a year or so now and I've found them to be of outstanding quality and double warm. Both the above were expensive but at the age of 54 comfort is now my main objective, the extra 200 or so grams and cost are immaterial comfort comfort and more comfort
Down Socks ---- http://astucas.com
RAB Gloves ---- http://rab.equipment
