Dakine Camino Glove (women’s) review: a removable liner for changing winter days
Winter days rarely hold one temperature. A cold, still start turns into a sweaty climb, then a windy summit, then a long wait while someone fixes a snowshoe binding. One glove cannot be right for all of that, which is why the Dakine Camino is really two gloves: an insulated, waterproof gauntlet shell and a removable fleece liner that can be worn inside it or on its own. For women who get out regularly in winter, that flexibility makes it the pick at this level.
Quick take
A women's insulated gauntlet glove with a DK Dry waterproof-breathable insert and a removable touchscreen fleece liner, so you can wear the full system on cold days, the shell alone when it warms up, or the liner by itself on the climbs. It has a one-hand cinch cuff, a pocket for a heat pack and a leash. Sizing is inconsistent, so measure your hand, the liners are easy to misplace, and it is built for ordinary winter cold rather than deep cold. A flexible workhorse for regular winter trips.
What it does
The Camino's outer glove has a shell of 61 percent recycled polyester with a PFC-free water-repellent finish, a Rubbertec palm for grip, a DK Dry waterproof-breathable insert, Hi Loft synthetic insulation and a soft tricot lining. Inside it sits the Storm Liner, a separate glove of stretchy mid-weight fleece with touchscreen fingertips. Wear the two together for maximum warmth, the outer glove alone in milder weather, or the liner on its own when you are working hard. The long gauntlet closes with one hand, an internal pocket holds a chemical heat pack against the back of the hand, a soft thumb panel serves as a nose wipe, and a removable wrist leash keeps the glove with you. It comes in women's extra small to large.
What verified buyers say
Across verified-purchase reviews, the same points come up:
- Warm and comfortable. Owners report warm hands on the slopes and in the snow, and some take the liner out on milder days because the full system is too warm.
- The removable liner is the best feature. Owners value being able to adjust warmth through the day and to wear the liner on its own.
- Dry hands. Owners report the gloves keep snow and moisture out.
- Enough dexterity for real tasks. Owners who switched from mittens say they can work buckles and bindings without taking the gloves off, and like the long leash.
- Sizing is inconsistent. Some owners found them small and sized up; others found the extra small far larger than expected. The size chart does not suit every hand.
- A few found them thinner than hoped. A minority report cold fingers, and one owner lost the liners, which are separate pieces.
Worth knowing
Measure the circumference of your hand around the knuckles and check it against Dakine's size chart rather than ordering your usual size, because owners report the fit running both large and small. Remember that the fit with the liner inside is what matters on a cold day. The liners are separate gloves, so keep them clipped or stowed in a known pocket, especially at camp. The Camino is made for ordinary winter cold; for sustained deep cold, a heat pack such as HotHands in the built-in pocket helps, and the Hestra Army Leather Heli 3-Finger is the warmer choice.
Who it is for
The Camino is for women who hike, snowshoe or winter camp regularly and want one glove that adapts to changing conditions through the day, with a proper gauntlet for deep snow. The men's choice at this level is The North Face Montana (men's). If you go out occasionally on packed trails, the Carhartt Quilts (women's) costs less and will do the job. For sustained deep cold, remote country or multi-day winter travel, the Hestra Army Leather Heli 3-Finger comes in women's sizes and is warmer and far tougher.
Specs at a glance
- Typeinsulated waterproof gauntlet glove with removable liner
- Shell61% recycled polyester, PFC-free water repellent, Rubbertec palm
- WaterproofingDK Dry waterproof-breathable insert
- InsulationHi Loft synthetic, tricot lining
- Linerremovable Storm Liner fleece glove, touchscreen
- Cuffone-hand cinch gauntlet, heat-pack pocket, wrist leash
- Sizeswomen's XS to L
- Trade-offsinconsistent sizing, liners easy to misplace, not for deep cold
- Listed weightunavailable
- Best forregular winter hiking, snowshoeing and winter camping
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The Verdict
The Camino is the winter glove we would recommend to most women who get out regularly in the cold. The removable liner turns one glove into a small system you can adjust through the day, the gauntlet keeps snow out, and the heat-pack pocket and leash are touches you will use. Measure your hand before you order, keep track of the liners, and it will serve you well through a full winter. How gloves fit into a full layering system is in what to wear in the bush, and the cold-weather hazards they guard against are in frostbite.
