Like a sleeping bag for your hand, the black, medium Vallerret Alta Arctic Mitt Black Mediumis the final layer for your extreme adventures. Designed as an over-mitt to be worn over any of the Vallerret photography glove models, the Alta Arctic Mitt adds that extra layer of warmth and protection, keeping your hands heated all winter long. PolarTec fleece provides a layer of insulation, and the gauntlet over-cuff covers the gap between your gloves and your sleeve to keep out the cold.

FlipTech Mitt Cap and Thumb    Magnets Hold FlipTechs Out of the Way    Goat Leather & Twill with Taffeta Liner    Polartec Fleece Insulation    Gauntlet Over-Cuff

Open the mitt with a recycled weather proof zipper, flip back the thumb to expose your inner glove and gain access to your dials. Flip Caps are held back with magnets. Designed to go over all Valleret Gloves.

Goat leather and durable, water-repellent, laminated soft twill resists water and gives excellent wind protection, whilst the nylon taffeta liner allows the over-mitt to slide smoothly over your glove.

Designed to go over your jacket. The gauntlet over-cuff means getting in and out is a breeze, and keeping your wrists warm and the arctic weather out. Keep the glove snug with the nylon wrist strap.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this bag waterproof or does it need a raincoat?

A: The included rain cover would help with the waterproofing.

Q: 2. Would this be appropriate for Antarctica and temps around -10C and below?

A: As per the manufacturer, these gloves are suitable for Deep Winter, so they will be appropriate for shooting in Antarctica at temps around -10°C or 14°F.

Q: 3. What is the temperature range covered by this product?

A: Hi, there is no specific temperature range, but these gloves would be excellent at temperatures between -10F and 32F.

Q: 4. What is the dimension of the interior, without the divider of the upper part of the bag? Also, having removed the divider, will you need additional dividers, to configure the space?

A: Vanguard The ALTA RISE 48 Backpack (Black) interrior lenght is 19'' without the top divider. You can arrange the dividers for a vertical position.

Q: 5. Does this hold a 15.6" laptop?

A: It is rated by the manufacturer to hold up to 15" .

Q: 6. I assume this must have touch screen compatibility on one or more fingers of the inner glove? Hard to imagine this would not be a feature given current crop of touch screen LCD cameras.

A: Yes, the liner is touch sensitive.

Q: 7. Is this bag waterproof? Or does it need a rain cover to make it waterproof?

A: The Vanguard The ALTA RISE 48 Backpack is not a waterproof camera bag, so the case cannot be submerged underwater, though the case is weather resistant. Also, for protection against inclement weather, the case includes a full rain cover.

Q: 8. Does this bag carry Nikon 600mm F4? Thanks

A: Thank you for the question. Yes, it would fit your Nikon 600MM lens.

Q: 9. Are the wheels and the retractable handle replaceable?

A: They are not. Those would not be user replaceable parts.

Q: 10. Does the divider from the upper part of the backpack - where the slots for SD cards are - come off or is it stitched there?

A: the yellow dividers are removable the sd pockets are stitched in