Gloves

For gloves nothing beats good leather. I just came inside from riding my streetbike and it is pretty damn cold at night this far north especially in the wind with no fairing and all I had on were a thin pair of capeskin dress gloves and I was fine.

When it gets really cold and I am on the highway or on the quad in winter I have a couple pairs of Canadian military gloves designed to be as warm as possible while still allowing you to operate a weapon or machinery or in my case the controls on the bikes.
They are goretex with goatskin and are even very water resistant. When you are riding into the rain at 65 MPH you get much wetter than standing still and these hold up well.
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I have some poly liners but what I really want are some silk ones. Does anyone have a good site or store for silk glove liners?
For harsh conditions natural materials like wool ,leather and silk with an outer layer of waterproof synthetic is best.
 
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dunno for sure, but might check Aerostich Riderwear, up in MN.
Andy has put together an incredible accumulation of real-time utility motorcycle wear. Little fashion/more function.

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shinysideup
 
I use a pair of military issue leather shells that I've had for years. I only use them for camping/backpacking chores so they've lasted a looong time with just some good leather treatments every couple of years. I hate the idea of even a hangnail, much less getting thorns, burns, or, God forbid, calluses! And as I usually only have a fairly small first aid kit with me, (unless on an extended trip or with a group,) I really don't want to cut my hands and ruin a good trip!

Stitchawl
 
I usually wear a light weight pair of deer skin gloves summer and winter hunting. I cannot stand gloves that bunch up when using. I need a quick fist grip in a glove. Keeps the hands from getting tired. Avoids blisters and I can still pick something up if I do it quickly. I work in a hospital and have gotten into the habit of protecting my hands. Regards, Loosearrow
 
I still have the scar from a pocketknife cut to my hand made in 1961. I use kevlar when handling edged tools or kevlar under leather when chainsawing.

I don't like leaving fingermarks on my knives so usually wear fine cotton gloves when handling them but recently bought Spectra for its slash resistance - this is a finer material than kevlar and gives more 'feel' while still providing protection
 
BlackHills said:
If you want gloves with a good tactile feel look for kangaroo leather. It's tougher than other leathers so they can be made thinner yet still have the same strength. I have a pair of kangaroo motorcycle gloves and the difference between them and cow/deer/elk is very noticeable.
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I too recommend kangaroo leather. I have a couple pair and my hiking gloves are really thin, but tough kangaroo leather; even after they get wet, they don't get very stiff and soften up quickly. I've always liked leather, just hated the thick gloves that bunch up...not my kangaroo leather ones.

Another set I wore over in Iraq the majority of the time were Vent Gloves made by Southwest Motor Sports. Not very expensive, light weight...leather palm and a mesh back. Construction was much better than I expected; excellent fit and great dexterity...over there, every thing was hot, bit you, stung you, poked you, cut you...hand protection (and eye protection) were mandatory, daily items.

Hands, feet and eyes are some of your most important survival tools and you really need to take care of them.

ROCK6
 
i cant get enough of the nomex flight gloves.i have about five pairs and use'em for working out,chopping wood,camping and as winter gloves.

to me gloves are always a balance/battle between dexterity and protection.
 
From riding moto cross for a number of years, I have many pairs of moto gloves. They look a little funny, but work well for a very light camp glove. I particularl like them when chopping. They have leather palms and grippers on the finger tips for great handling.
 
I carry a pair of mechanics gloves in my BOB and in the truck. Protects your hands when chopping, breaking off limbs, tending the fire and other camp chores. I learned to have rubber gloves on me at all time when saltwater fishing. Got stung once by the spines of a topsail catfish, really hurt!!!!
 
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