Recommendations re: camping/wilderness gloves

The $2 Walmart special fleece hunting gloves they put on sale in the outdoor area around fall each year.

The good:

- Cheap, buy a bunch and put them in your house, vehicles, hunting knapsack, cabin, etc.
- Fleece is warm whether dry or wet and if it gets wet, dries fast.
- Generous sizes; the large size fits me well even though I usually need extra large size gloves.

The bad:
- Not robust at all, not designed for hard work use or rough surfaces; they're not work gloves
- Not wind resistant; if fact wind will go right through them. This can be mitigated almost entirely by wearing medical gloves underneath the fleece, the medical gloves are complete wind resistant, making for a very warm combination. The downside to this combination is sweat if you overheat.
- Fleece has a low temp resistance, so it can melt and catch fire much easier than other type glove materials; don't use when tending a fire at close range.


Also another vote for the Mechanix-type gloves. I'm a hard user on gloves and I find that the DeWalt brand type work gloves last me longer than the Mechanix type. I get them from Amazon.com for about $15 +/-.

Good luck.

Al
 
The Carhartt gloves look nice but smooth leather is more water resistant than suede even if both are treated, suede is like a sponge compared to smooth outside leather.
 
Quirt said:
ROCK, where did you get the tanker Nomex?
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I picked them up at Fort Hood a few years ago. They are a little more robust than the aviator's Nomex gloves. I've really been disappointed by the more recent issued gloves. My last pair (aviators), looked like they had been cut out by a chimp with dull scissors. If you can't try them on or check them out in person, go with US Cav or Ranger Joes...

ROCK6
 
Gotcha. Thanks.

My last two pair of Aviators are good but I can immedately see the Tanker's are the way to go. Thanks!

ROCK6 said:
I picked them up at Fort Hood a few years ago. They are a little more robust than the aviator's Nomex gloves. I've really been disappointed by the more recent issued gloves. My last pair (aviators), looked like they had been cut out by a chimp with dull scissors. If you can't try them on or check them out in person, go with US Cav or Ranger Joes...

ROCK6
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Another wearer of Ironclad. Best gloves I've ever worn. I've got the Ironclad heavy utility. Their name fits, wear like iron.
Scott
 
Deer skin for the win! Soft and supple, and it stays that way, even after being wet and drying.

I found an eBay welding supply seller who has a good deal on nicely made unlined deerskin gloves... something like $20 or $30 for three pair. I use them grouse hunting in some nasty, thorny territory and they hold up very well.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
desmobob said:
Deer skin for the win! Soft and supple, and it stays that way, even after being wet and drying.

I found an eBay welding supply seller who has a good deal on nicely made unlined deerskin gloves... something like $20 or $30 for three pair. I use them grouse hunting in some nasty, thorny territory and they hold up very well.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
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Yep, I've been a fan of deerskin gloves lately and have been looking for a cheaper alternative - thanks.

I've also heard good things about Kangaroo leather, but they are more expensive.
 
Sorry to bring up an old thread, doubt anyone will respond, but I'm looking for a nice hiking/camping/wood processing glove, mechanix to me with all my research seem a bit flimsy in terms of durability but the specific pair I liked were the mpact 2 because of the flexibility but upon seeing those nomex ones I like the look and versatility but am also wondering what the pros and cons of wearing plain old black cow leather gloves (thick italian made ones I bought for $3 at some thrift shop things are invincible) over say mechanix and/or nomex
 
I like leather and deerskin but usually for warm weather they are just to hot and also I never can get the, to have that tight fit for doing finer work. I hate when I'm doing some work and have to keep taking my gloves off every minute to do something that requires use of your fingers. I love mechanics gloves but they break down easy with rough work, I found these gloves that are like mechanics gloves but they are a Kevlar type material, a lot of military or police use them when searching people as they won't allow needles or knife points to penetrate them. They are tough as nails and fit perfectly, buy also for how tough they are they breath very good. I found them at a local army navy store and once I tried them & saw how great they are I went backhand bought 2 spare pairs but I have yet to even slightly wear down the first pair, I'm pretty sure the 3 pairs I bought are a lifetime supply. I use them all around my cabin and my land,I split cords & cords of wood all by hand, build tree stands, I recently built a triple tier rock wall and waterfall and used the gloves to handle every single rock. I mean literally tons and tons of large rocks and small rock to backfill, I would have gone threw a few pairs of mechanics gloves but besides dust theses bad boys are like new. I believe they have a big label that says stab proof or something I'll look when I go to the cabin at the ones I have that are still new and see the brand name for you.
 
Wells Lamott leather gloves never failed me when I used to swing a sledge hammer for a living. Where as flight gloves have worn holes in them just from pushing buttons and turning knobs while just flying, nothing too hard use there.
 
For dexterity and feel- deerskin is great- driving, hiking working with drill driving and need to pick up pancils, nails or screws. But abrasion wear sucks- handling block or sawmill lumber will ruin them quick.

Goatskin is great for more abrasion resistance with block or rough wood- not sure on steel as I do not use steel much. I would likely go cheap Wels Lamont Mules for steel- decent wear and cheap.

For hot things, I have a pair of welders gloves my Dad gave me. Can't beat them around fire and woodstoves.

Bill
 
I like goatskin gloves as they are cheap yet I understand their strength to weight ratio is second to only kangaroo in leather gloves. The thin yet tough hide provides a high level of tactile sensitivity and dexterity. I like my bison, deerskin and elkskin gloves, but my go to gloves are usually goatskin.
 
But of recent, I've been wearing Nomex Flight gloves as I find they can fulfil a wider range of tasks. They have leather palms for hauling wood, working an ax etc. They can keep my hands warm if it get's cold and the Nomex on them is the bomb when working with hot pots, fires etc.

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#1 on the nomex. Been wearing them for years. Very durable. Wore them while serving too with the same results. Luv em. You can find them with a short cuff too. I just fold mine over but will get the shorter version when I get another pair. They offer fine dexterity and tremendous grip.
 
Killinumsoftly said:
I like leather and deerskin but usually for warm weather they are just to hot and also I never can get the, to have that tight fit for doing finer work. I hate when I'm doing some work and have to keep taking my gloves off every minute to do something that requires use of your fingers. I love mechanics gloves but they break down easy with rough work, I found these gloves that are like mechanics gloves but they are a Kevlar type material, a lot of military or police use them when searching people as they won't allow needles or knife points to penetrate them. They are tough as nails and fit perfectly, buy also for how tough they are they breath very good. I found them at a local army navy store and once I tried them & saw how great they are I went backhand bought 2 spare pairs but I have yet to even slightly wear down the first pair, I'm pretty sure the 3 pairs I bought are a lifetime supply. I use them all around my cabin and my land,I split cords & cords of wood all by hand, build tree stands, I recently built a triple tier rock wall and waterfall and used the gloves to handle every single rock. I mean literally tons and tons of large rocks and small rock to backfill, I would have gone threw a few pairs of mechanics gloves but besides dust theses bad boys are like new. I believe they have a big label that says stab proof or something I'll look when I go to the cabin at the ones I have that are still new and see the brand name for you.
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I would appreciate that, for now I ordered the mechanix mpact2s just for looks and because I know mechanix gloves work (put a machete through my last left glove and only have the right one left)
 
I love mechanix mpact gloves.... in fact I may even have a addiction. Problem is they are too expensive for the limited wear and tear the can handle. I have been through at least 3 pairs in the last year. I found some grease monkey gloves at the big orange hardware chain that are very lightweight and have some type of rubberized coating. Seems like they were about 5 bucks a pair. They fit pretty well, offer some pretty decent protection and they grip great. No shock protection though.
 
I dig my Mechanix framer's gloves. That way my fingertips are free on my thumb, first, and middle fingers. nice protection other than that, and I don't have to take them off if I want to do something with my fingertips....
 
That reminded me of all the "Dead On" gloves I used to buy when I was doing construction. They make some good, hard use gloves very similar to mechanix. They have a half price sale on all gloves on their web site right now. Don't tell the wife..... I just ordered 2 pair!
 
I like the Mechanix gloves, but I admit that a cheap pair of leather work gloves is just fine. In fact, it might be a better idea to just find a cheap leather glove you like and buy several pairs. But the little luxuries in life make things so much nicer sometimes. In any case, it should be a full leather palm and fingers. I like the heavy duty series by Mechanix


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cnas122 said:
Get yourself a good pair of leather gloves at the home depot for $10-$15. If they get torn up, then get another pair for $10-$15 bucks. Always worked fine for me.
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yep

And will last for a long time if you treat them well
Soap and cold water they wash out nicely
slow dry them out of the sun
 
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