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REI Co-op · Lightweight touchscreen liner glove · Budget

REI Co-op Merino Wool Liner Gloves 2.0

iRunFar's budget pick: a thin merino-blend liner with a long wrist cuff that works on its own for mild runs or under a shell mitt when it's colder. Touchscreen response and grip are only so-so.

List price
$32.95REI house brand, sold through REI.
Fits
Unisex
Warmth
Light
Wind
None
Water
None
Visibility
None
Temperature range
35 to 50°F (2 to 10°C) Our estimate from the construction
Best for
Shoulder-season runs and layering under an overmitt for runners on a tight budget.
Not for
Runners who depend on a responsive touchscreen or want a grippy palm for holding a phone or bottle.

Downsides

  • Touchscreen response reported as unreliable
  • No silicone palm grip
  • REI notes it fits slightly large

Specs

Materials50% merino wool, 50% recycled polyester
TouchscreenYes
ConvertibleNo
Lining / insulationNone; single-layer merino-blend knit
Palm gripNone listed
Nose wipeNot listed
ReflectiveNot listed
Style numberREI item #194881

Features

  • Touchscreen compatible
  • Merino wool and recycled polyester blend
  • Under-wrist spandex secures the fit
  • Low-profile clips keep the pair together
  • Loop for hanging or clipping to a pack

What reviewers say

  1. Best Budget pick (listed as 'REI Co-op Liner Gloves 2.0', $33); testers liked the long, protective wrist cuff and found it blocked wind decently, but noted no silicone grippers and weak touchscreen performance.

    iRunFar: Best Running Gloves of 2026 · Oct 23, 2026

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