Give'r Expedition Split Mittens Kickstarter Creator Interview with Bubba Albrecht

Bubba Albrecht walks us through the story behind the brand, the evolution from hats → gloves → mittens, and the new Expedition Split Mittens now on Kickstarter. Learn why Bubba chose wax canvas + cowhide leather, how the split-mitt design gives fingertip dexterity without sacrificing warmth, why they avoid touchscreen tech, and how Giver keeps sustainability and longevity front-and-center. Backers from past campaigns (Four Season Glove, Frontier Mittens) helped scale production — now Bubba is bringing this rugged mitten to a wider audience. ✨ Interview highlights: Brand origin: started as a commemorative hat from a canoe/kayak trip; grew organically from local demand. Crowdfunding pedigree: Four Season Glove (2016) → Frontier Mittens (2019; ~13,000 pairs shipped). Kickstarter community helped scale production. Product focus: Expedition Split Mittens combine mitten warmth with an isolated index finger for practical dexterity (dog leash, zippers, snow-machine controls). Materials & build: premium cowhide leather + wax canvas exterior, internal 100% waterproof membrane, layered insulation tuned for extreme cold. Built to break in and last for years. Touchscreen: intentionally omitted — easier to pull off for quick phone use than rely on unreliable glove touch tech; keeps user in the moment outdoors. Customization: hand-branding (initials/names) available for a modest fee — a personal touch and part of the heritage. Care & longevity: beeswax touchups, warm cloth cleaning, oven treatment for deep cleaning — intended to be maintained and handed down. Sustainability lens: designed for longevity (low churn), repairable, made to be used for seasons — less throwaway gear. Community & ethos: small-team, scrappy brand rooted in Jackson Hole; crowdfunding lets them verify demand and reward early supporters. Support Give'r Expedition Split Mittens on Kickstarter: https://bckr.club/Giver #GiverGear #ExpeditionSplitMittens #HandmadeGloves #WaxCanvas #Kickstarter #OutdoorGear #MadeToLast #SustainableGear #BubbaAlbrecht #JacksonHole