Enlightened Equipment Torrid Mitts vs Litesmith Folding Sit Pad
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Synthetic puffy mitts with flip-top design. Under 2 oz total weight with four-season warmth.
Full details →Closed-cell EVA foam sit pad that folds accordion-style, waterproof and insulated, minimal weight for maximum comfort.
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Enlightened Equipment Torrid Mitts vs Litesmith Folding Sit Pad: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Litesmith Folding Sit Pad wins — at 28 g it is 31 g (53%) lighter than the Enlightened Equipment Torrid Mitts (59 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.