Gloves

[vrocco1]

After reading the "warm socks" thread, I would like to get some ideas on gloves from you guys.

I am looking for a glove that is warm for winter wear, but still thin enough to do common tasks while wearing it. As a bonus, it could also be used as a liner for a heavier winter glove maybe??

What do you think?

 

[Josh K]

I really like these http://www.rei.com/product/743105

 

[Foilist]

I have a pair of elkskin ropers that I use all year round as work gloves. In the winter, I put on a pair of synthetic liners underneath.

 

[dextersp1]

What temps and wind speed range are you talking about?

 

[Mack]

If it isn't too cold I will wear Footjoy Wintersof golf gloves. They are thin, very comfortable and they fit like a second skin.

 

[stingray4540]

I just bought a pair of seal skins. They are pretty tight fitting, so you should be able to get a larger winter glove over them. The most important thing to me is they are water proof. My hands are usually fine until they get wet.

 

[Tuxdad]

I've got a pair of deerskin mittens with wool liners for keeping warm and heavy work gloves for , but carry a pair of work gloves to when I have to work on something.. It just makes it easier for me, plus my hands and feet get cold pretty quick with just some winter gloves on.. Mittens have always been better for me...

 

[skammer]

I use snowboarder gortex type gloves that have a zipper section on the back of the hand for a heater pack. On SAR ops they keep me warm to 20 below if I am moving.

Colder I use large snowmobile mitts with thin liner gloves if I have to take my hands out.

For 3 season use I use those latex dipped textured work gloves. They work great and with decent dexterity, good grip too.

I find leather useless as they never dry and feel like wet bacon when wet.

Skam

 

[RedbeAR15]

Moisture control is the key - the problem with good gloves is they typically are too thick to be useful for more than hand warmers. REI has some really good thin gloves, that are great for light duty, but can be layered for the HD situations

 

[Josh K]

Moisture control is the key - the problem with good gloves is they typically are too thick to be useful for more than hand warmers. REI has some really good thin gloves, that are great for light duty, but can be layered for the HD situations

The Serius gloves are stitched so there is a small amount of air flow. Keeps your hands from getting clammy, and I can still operate a phone with them on.

I haven't tried layering them though, I'll have to see how that works out.

 

[PG5768]

I always liked the fingerless wool gloves inside either a shell mitten or an insulated mitten. The combo mittens with a fingerless mitten inside also look good.

fingerless glove

Thermo glove/mitten

 

[Midnight Scout]

I wear a thin polypropylene liner that keeps my fingers warm and gives me enough "feel" to do most tasks without having to take them off. Warmer gloves fit over them pretty easily.

 

[J_Curd]

I always liked the fingerless wool gloves inside either a shell mitten or an insulated mitten.

Creepy dude, I just posted that in the mittens thread.

How's mom doing?

 

[PG5768]

Creepy dude, I just posted that in the mittens thread.

How's mom doing?

Brothers of a different mother or is it ESP? Fingerless wool gloves keep my hands plenty warm except in the most extreme cold. Haven't heard of Ortovox, but I remember Dachstein being good.

 

[J_Curd]

Brothers of a different mother or is it ESP?

Maybe just creepy

Fingerless wool gloves keep my hands plenty warm except in the most extreme cold. Haven't heard of Ortovox, but I remember Dachstein being good.

Ah the homeless guy look =P

Ortovox is Dachstein's new name I think. They are like $22-26 depending on exchange plus shipping from the UK unless there is a stateside distributor now...it was once REI, They make some "Artic" level gloves that cost about $50 but they look the same as the cheaper ones last time I saw them in person...they do have more layers, but similar thickness.

Edit: I just found a US side retailer.

 

[BushcraftBrainTrust]

I just bought these at Sportsman's Guide for less than $20.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...gger-finger-mitt-kit-olive-drab.aspx?a=484005


From their site:

U.S. Military Trigger Finger Mitt Kit.

Includes 2 cold-weather M1965 Trigger Mitt outer shells, plus 8 liners
Shells have a cotton back, leather palm, extended wrist gaiter, wrist cinch tie and quilted lining
Liners are 75/25 wool / nylon.
Original government cost is over $60.00! Condition: brand new, never issued. Size Medium / Large only.

 

[kage]

I would definitely recommend softshell gloves. My favorites are from Mountain Hardwear, but unfortunately they do not make that model any more. You can get some decent ones from Manzanita. Black Diamond makes a great mixed climbing softshell glove, but it has a long gauntlet, which you may not like. In close fitting gloves I prefer them to be shorter. In extreme cold weather (read: little to no dexterity) go with long gauntlets.

You can always go with a mitt or gloves that have the fingers that flip back and wear a thin pair of merino wool liners under them (I like the liners from Smartwools). This allows you better warmth when you need it and you can just flip the fingers back when you need dexterity. I prefer to wear liners under them so my sweaty fingers don't freeze to my stove or other metal and liners do a decent job of keeping your fingers warm. I have pairs of mitts and gloves like this in merino wool, boiled wool and Gore Windstopper.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Best work and winter gloves were ones I picked up at Tractor Supply Company. Very durable, comfortable, and wear resistant.

Unfortunately, they could not stand up very well to dog teeth :grumpy:. My fault for not putting them away that time :foot:.

I can't remember what model they were, they were not expensive.

 

[dipbait]

I just bought these at Sportsman's Guide for less than $20.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/...gger-finger-mitt-kit-olive-drab.aspx?a=484005


From their site:

U.S. Military Trigger Finger Mitt Kit.

Includes 2 cold-weather M1965 Trigger Mitt outer shells, plus 8 liners
Shells have a cotton back, leather palm, extended wrist gaiter, wrist cinch tie and quilted lining
Liners are 75/25 wool / nylon.
Original government cost is over $60.00! Condition: brand new, never issued. Size Medium / Large only.

I also wear three fingered gloves. Got mine from Cabelas years ago and they no longer carry them.

 

[HikingMano]

You can always go with a mitt or gloves that have the fingers that flip back and wear a thin pair of merino wool liners under them (I like the liners from Smartwools). This allows you better warmth when you need it and you can just flip the fingers back when you need dexterity. I prefer to wear liners under them so my sweaty fingers don't freeze to my stove or other metal and liners do a decent job of keeping your fingers warm. I have pairs of mitts and gloves like this in merino wool, boiled wool and Gore Windstopper.

Good tip, thanks for that one :thumbup:.