Peter Hutchinson Designs is one of the world's premier designers and manufacturers of mountain software. Over 40 years designing for extreme high altitude and polar ventures lies behind this wide range of products for the mountain enthusiast. This small personal company matches lively innovation with unparalleled experience.

PHD have supplied the Xtreme Everest team with Omega Down Mitts. For complete weather protection these mitts are made with 2 layer Tempest fabric and fully taped outer shells. Intended for very cold conditions, these overmitts provide real hand warmth when you need it.

Their design details include:

• Box-wall throughout - no stitch-through seams
  
• Articulated hand curve
  
• Tape and buckle adjustment at wrist
  
• One-hand shock-cord closure at fore-arm
  
• Roomy cut to allow for inner mitts/gloves
  
• Black inner for easy drying
  
• Pile nose-wipe strip across back of hand
  
• Security clips

Set options:

• Long cuff extension (uninsulated) to just below elbow
  
• Velcro on mitt cuffs to fit Quick-use patches on chest of down clothing:
  
• GoreTex outer shell