The North Face Etip Gloves

You can actually use your phone while wearing these gloves without taking them off. The fingertips have conductive material that works with touchscreens, so you're texting, checking directions, or scrolling through photos in the middle of winter without exposing your hands to the cold. The gloves themselves are genuinely warm with a soft fleece lining, and they're durable enough that they'll outlast a season or two.

These are perfect for the person who lives on their phone but also actually goes outside. Think the friend who's always texting while hiking, or your dad who checks his email religiously even when he's supposed to be relaxing. Anyone who's ever cursed while fumbling to remove a glove one-handed to take a call or snap a photo will immediately understand why this is genius.

They come in black and grey in sizes XS through XL, so there's something that fits. The gloves arrive ready to wear with no setup needed. At 45 dollars, you're paying for a solution to a real problem that most people don't realize they have until they own the gloves. That's worth it.