Durable leather gloves for rope ladders, chains, trail work, etc.

• 3 oz
• $45

Designed for rock climbers to handle ropes, the Outdoor Research Direct Route II Gloves offer lightweight protection of the hand. They have durable goat leather palms with the breathable stretchy polyester-spandex on the back.

The wrist closure ensures a secure fit. We recommend these as hiking gloves for scenarios involving rope ladders, chain handling, Tyrolean traverses, trail work, and everything else that could abrade your hands.

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