Inner gloves

Layer one is a liner. Hestra says to think of it like the hand’s underwear. The liner creates the first warming layer of heat and increases the insulation in the glove by 20 percent. It also wicks away moisture, so when you’re hiking Baldy and your hands start sweating, wear just the liners while you’re going up. The material wicks away that sweat and keeps your fingers toasty. The liner also allows you to have more dexterity when you need it—so instead of taking off your glove to mess with the strap on your boot, you can keep your liner on and stay warm.