Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Black Diamond Mercury Mitts vs Dakine Scout 2.0 Mitts
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ski Mittens and Glove Liners: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Mercury combines a waterproof insert, a removable Primaloft Gold liner and a stated temperature range. The Scout 2.0 covers more features for less money but publishes no temperature rating.
Black Diamond Mercury Mitts
Buy itA waterproof, long-cuff mitten with a removable Primaloft Gold liner and a maker temperature range printed on the page.
- The 100% waterproof BD.dry insert and DWR-treated shell cover wet snow, which is where plain insulated mitts fail first.
- The insulated liner is removable and filled with Primaloft Gold Cross Core, so you can dry it separately or swap it.
- Black Diamond publishes a temperature range of -15 to 0 F, a rare concrete number in a category full of vague warmth claims.
- The page lists no wrist leash, so a dropped mitt on a lift is on you.
- Touchscreen compatibility is not listed, and the mitten shape makes phone use awkward anyway.
- It sits at the expensive end of the mitten field.
Dakine Scout 2.0 Mitts
Buy itA waterproof-insert mitten that ships with a removable touchscreen-compatible fleece storm liner and a removable wrist leash.
- The mitten comes with a removable mid-weight 280g stretch fleece storm liner that Dakine lists as touchscreen compatible, so you get two layers in one purchase.
- A DK Dry waterproof insert, a one-hand cinch gauntlet and a removable wrist leash with a cord lock are all on the spec list.
- An internal heat pack pocket is listed, which pairs well with a disposable or rechargeable warmer.
- Dakine gives no temperature rating, so you judge warmth from the insulation description alone.
- The warranty terms are not shown on the product page, only linked.
- The palm is a synthetic material, which tends to wear faster than leather in heavy use.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Black Diamond Mercury Mitts Our pick | Dakine Scout 2.0 Mitts | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Skiers who ride in real cold and wet snow and want one dependable mitten with a stated temperature range. | Resort skiers and riders who want a complete mitten and liner system without paying premium-brand money. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Type | Mitten | Mitten with liner |
| Insulation | Primaloft Gold Cross Core, removable liner | Hi Loft recycled polyester plus fleece liner |
| Waterproofing | BD.dry insert, 100% waterproof | DK Dry insert |
| Maker warmth rating | -15 to 0 F range | None listed |
| Touchscreen | Not listed | Liner listed compatible |
| Wrist leash | Not listed | Removable, cord lock |
| Cuff | Long gauntlet | One-hand cinch gauntlet |
| Warranty or care | Practical product lifetime warranty | Terms not shown on page |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Black Diamond Mercury Mitts if
skiers who ride in real cold and wet snow and want one dependable mitten with a stated temperature range.
Know before buying: the page lists no wrist leash, so a dropped mitt on a lift is on you.
Pick the Dakine Scout 2.0 Mitts if
resort skiers and riders who want a complete mitten and liner system without paying premium-brand money.
Know before buying: dakine gives no temperature rating, so you judge warmth from the insulation description alone.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Black Diamond Mercury Mitts - A waterproof, long-cuff mitten with a removable Primaloft Gold liner and a maker temperature range printed on the page. Choose the Dakine Scout 2.0 Mitts instead if resort skiers and riders who want a complete mitten and liner system without paying premium-brand money.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ski Mittens and Glove Liners: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).