Black Diamond

Deploy Wind Hood Glove

Great for cold morning runs!

The Deploy Wind Hood Gloves are the perfect lightweight glove for early morning Alpine runs! Just enough warmth with the added weather protection of the wind hood. They are also great for warmer spring ski tours when one doesn't know what the weather might throw around, from sunny skies to light rain and wind.

Bad Quality

Used 5 times for light hiking in tue winter and already stitching allowed for two holes. Black Diamond typically provides quality in their product but not these. Save your money and get the Smart Wool version which I had for 4 years and heavy use with no stitching or tearing issues

Seam separated after 3 uses.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Large

Seam started to separate after 3 uses. BD replaced the gloves through warranty, but it took so long, I’m going to have to wait until next winter to see how the new ones hold up. Otherwise, the design with the watch hole is pretty good and they kept my hands warm in 30F weather.

Had high hopes but poor quality

I purchased these gloves with high hopes, but unfortunately, they didn’t hold up as expected. After just two months of moderate use, the stitching began to fail. At first, I noticed a small fray, and before long, the stitching completely came apart along the seam. For a product that’s meant to withstand regular wear, this was extremely disappointing. The gloves were comfortable and fit well when I first got them, but the lack of durability really overshadowed the initial quality. I understand that wear and tear can happen, but after such a short period of use, I was expecting much better. I won’t be buying these again and can’t recommend them if you need something that will last long-term.

Best shipping policy

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

large

The gloves are fine, albeit thin. The opening for a wristwatch, on both hands, is a plus. What really impressed me was the free shipping. One place (less than 90 miles from me) wanted to charge $15 to ship this small, lightweight item. And the manufacturer would have charged $10 to ship it. Backcountry's free shipping earned a new customer.

Caution - tear easily!

These gloves with wind protection are awesome and work incredibly well. But warning all that the outside cover tears easily. Within two weeks the seems were ripping and it's only gotten worse. I keep wearing them because they're great - but bummed that the shell protection is almost at the point where I'd have to cut them off and that's not why I ordered these.

So warm!

I love these! They're so warm and if my hands get too warm, I take the hood off. My only complaint is I wish there was a place to tuck the hood into. It's hard to get them to slip into the glove when you aren't using them. FYI the sizing is women's, even though the top menu says "mens".

sizing is off

The thumb is oddly short - the gloves fit otherwise but the base for the thumb is way too high

Well Thought Out

I use these for trail running and really like the versatility of the glove and wind hood. I often find myself starting out with the wind hood then removing and tucking it inside once my hands warm up. Part of me wishes the hood was detachable but I think that would open it up to losing them somewhere on the trail . . .

Toasty

These are great! I love the functionality of the gloves, but the wind hood provides great protection against those brutal winter wind chills! These keep your hands toasty without being too warm.