Gloves in the outdoors

Welding gloves- I like stealing things ;) (that are hot)

Acu tac gloves- they're compfy(I've kayaked wearing them before)

And these on fingerless gloves that have like quarter inch of leather on the palms
 
I choose to purchase/use gear that is multi-functional rather than specialized. So for my mission in the wilderness I need one pair of gloves that does the following...protects my hands from daily tasks/chores, can be used around the fire - fire chores while protecting them from the heat, can be used to move a hot pot around the fire or to hold my pot while eating, can be used to protect my hands from the elements (wind, rain and cold) and finally must be capable of being able to run equipment and operate firearms without removing.

I've done the full circle and have found the gloves that work the best for MY mission are leather gloves except they don't work as well for environmental protection as they are cold when wet, & take a long time to dry so they don't shrink and they really stink at operating some equipment and firearms..so I've been using Nomex Flight Gloves and they work very well on all points except don't last very long especially when using them for daily chores. So lately I'm experiementing with Hanz Combat Nomex Gloves which replace the NSN 8415-01-029-0109 GLOVES, COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S, SUMMER.

It is too early in my experimentation to give it a five star rating I'm would say I'm initally impressed. They work well for daily chores with the little grippy dots on them, they protect my hands from heat, but haven't had a chance to really test drive them in extreme cold, wet, or snowy conditions yet. I don't know how well they dry out or keep my hands warm and they are capable of operating equipment and firearms (they ought to since the Army uses them). They have a DuPont water repellent treatment.

I also keep a pair of Army Wool glove liners in my pack as they are lightweight, take up very little space and are good for protecting the hands from the elements.
 
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I carry a light pair of wool gloves in all seasons- these are for warmth (in the winter they are used for delicate tasks and in conjunction w/ mittens and over mitts)

in the "summer" I carry a light pair of camelbak gloves (FastFit) they were on sale for $9.95 so I bought a few pairs, which was good because they are now gone :) these I use for sawing/chopping/etc

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mtwarden said:
I carry a light pair of wool gloves in all seasons- these are for warmth (in the winter they are used for delicate tasks and in conjunction w/ mittens and over mitts)

in the "summer" I carry a light pair of camelbak gloves (FastFit) they were on sale for $9.95 so I bought a few pairs, which was good because they are now gone :) these I use for sawing/chopping/etc

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Those are good summer gloves. I still have a pair but picked up several pair of the pre-Camelback Southwest Motorsports Vent gloves which are just a little lighter. The simple 550-cord loops are great at keeping them attached to your belt, vest or bag.

ROCK6
 
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Those are good summer gloves. I still have a pair but picked up several pair of the pre-Camelback Southwest Motorsports Vent gloves which are just a little lighter. The simple 550-cord loops are great at keeping them attached to your belt, vest or bag.

ROCK6
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is there a comparable glove out there now- I haven't seen one (should have bought 10 pairs! :))
 
I always carry a pair of Nomex Aviator gloves. Low bulk and fantastic tactile feel. The mechanic gloves sold by SnapOn are one of the tougest pair of gloves I have ever used. Mine are several years old and still kicking. They are expensive running nearly $50 for a pair. For a heavier glove I use Blackhawk. Some of the thinest and toughest gloves I have used were made from pigskin.
 
Gloves are like safety glasses for me, never without. While there are many tasks that even my soft city hands can handle, I've been around thorns and barbed wire enough to see the need for protection. I use whatever is available, but I prefer proper leather palms to the fake stuff. I should check my local surplus store next time I'm in to see about those nomex ones, he seems to have lots behind the counter and the "tacti-cool" stuff out on the wall. Hands are like eyes, even a small injury can be debilitating.
 
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is there a comparable glove out there now- I haven't seen one (should have bought 10 pairs! :))
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Yeah, you should have bought 10 pair at that price. Camelbak took over SWMS and their versions are slightly different: Heat-Grip-CT

Unfortunately at $37+ they are pretty spendy.

ROCK6
 
I always have gloves in my pack. I wear leather roper gloves. Available locally, and havent let me down yet. Gloves are a very handy item to carry. Especially to harvest nettles. lol
 
Thin flexible deer skin gloves is what I use. I don't care for the yellow color, but after hand washing them once in awhile to get the grit etc out of them they whiten up. In the winter I will use the deer skins or some wool gloves without the fingertips. I might try cutting the fingers off an older pair of deerskin gloves. I like the flexibility. Nothing is worse than a pair of gloves that makes it work to clench your fists. The hands seem to get tired.
 
j williams said:
I always have gloves in my pack. I wear leather roper gloves. Available locally, and havent let me down yet. Gloves are a very handy item to carry. Especially to harvest nettles. lol
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roper gloves?
They have elastic or a cinch at the back to keep the palm taught?
 
I have a pair of knock-off mechanix gloves that I got at harbor freight for $10. I have used and abused these bad boys for 4 years on every hunting trip or cold season hike, camping, canoing, etc. I also use them for heavy, manual, yard work. I can't believe how they have held up, being a harbor frieght purchase - I was issued a pair of genuine Mechanix gloves on active duty and these are better and less obnoxious looking, after I cut the logos off. They have the right amount of manual dexterity to perform weapons manual of arms, and camp chores and still provide decent protection from the elements within limits. (Obviously, I would bring over-mitts if any heavy weather was expected.) I love inexpensive gear that performs well past it's pay-grade, kind of like a SAK or a Mora. :thumbup:

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XanRa, i kinda do have fragile hands, the other day i got my thumb pinched by a pair of pliers, left myself a nice blood blister. Life threatening? No, but it did reduce my effectiveness as I tried to keep from popping it. I know that I can lift less when my hands are cold, wet or both, but even thin gloves vastly improve what I can do, even if my hands aren't warmer. Maybe I just wimp out, but the outdoors for me isn't an "I'm tougher than you contest", so I try not to go looking for trouble, though I've had my fair share of burns, bashes and blisters. My dad on the other hand (ha) is a farmer and mechanic, and I'm convinced that the callouses on his hands are so thick that they no longer conduct electricity, loose heat, or can by cut with anything short of a power tool.
Each to his own, I'm married, no need to impress anyone any more ;)
 
I wear a pair of the Justin deer hide work gloves in summer and Carhartt Thinsulate gloves with grippy palm panel in the winter.
 
Get blood blisters all the time- just pop them and continue what I was doing- then again I have tough hands and a horridly high pain and temperature tolerance...
 
I keep deer hide gloves when working around the camp. If I am climbing I have specific gloves that I use for that. My hands are pretty tough from free climbing and working with wood but I still wear gloves around the camp to cut down on annoying small cuts.
 
Too bad I don't live in the US, cause I really like mtwarden's summer gloves...also, on the camelbak website, I found these:

http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactical/Gloves/Vent.aspx

that look even lighter. I will search them here, but I guess it will be a hard find.
My "goal" is finding gloves that fit my hand (therefore have some sort of nylon in the back or other elastic material - I'm used to adherent gloves at work and I don't feel too comfy with loose gloves), have leather (even good synthetic leather) palms (possibly with some extra on the midway "grab" zone, without being thick), tipless (for many tasks, I am really into the "feel"), and not that warm or heavy since I live (and hike) usually in mild climate...Ya I know I'm asking for a very strict set of requirements, but aren't we all a bit maniacs?
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Wells Lamont cowhide unlined work gloves. Got a three pack at Costco. Before that I'd get cowhide gloves from the hardware store.
They live in my right leg pocket. Always. Lay them down and bugs crawl in there :)
Use them for cutting wood, futzing with the fire, breaking fishing line when I get hung up, pot holders, fly swatter... the list goes on.
We also keep some of those surgical type (nitrile?) gloves around for handling raw meat when camping.
Saves on washing your hands before and after cooking prep.
 
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