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Advice on cold weather gloves.
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Hey,
I'm looking for some "tried and tested" advice on cold weather gloves.
*They need t be gloves, not mits.
*Be reasonably warm around '0 degrees.
Preferably
*They can not be to bulky to operate a vehicle (farm, street or snow thrower).
*Rugged enough to handle outdoor use.
Hopefully
*(Well) Under $100!
I'm really looking for people that can recommend from first hand knowledge, not website reviews.
So what say you, ATS?
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking for some "tried and tested" advice on cold weather gloves.
*They need t be gloves, not mits.
*Be reasonably warm around '0 degrees.
Preferably
*They can not be to bulky to operate a vehicle (farm, street or snow thrower).
*Rugged enough to handle outdoor use.
Hopefully
*(Well) Under $100!
I'm really looking for people that can recommend from first hand knowledge, not website reviews.
So what say you, ATS?
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
a reply to: Oaktree
Maybe not what you are looking for but I use two pairs of normal woolen gloves but I put a pair of latex gloves over the first pair and then put the other pair over them so They are water proof.
Cheap and cheerful but I never get cold hands with these.
Maybe not what you are looking for but I use two pairs of normal woolen gloves but I put a pair of latex gloves over the first pair and then put the other pair over them so They are water proof.
Cheap and cheerful but I never get cold hands with these.
a reply to: Oaktree
Get a pair of snowmobile gloves, that is what I use.
They will cover up to your elbows, and thinsilated for warmth.
I am a caretaker for a large apartment complex and I have to snowblow, shovel and salt a huge area of sidewalks and entryways, and so far, that is the only type of glove I have found that works in up to -20f.
At 0, they should be plenty fine although if you are using a shovel, the seams will rip, mine did, but the gloves still keep me warm. Without them, last year I would of probably lost my fingers with it being as cold as it was, and now this year we are going through another super cold snap of -20's and -50 windchills, but the gloves, even torn, keep me warmer than the several other pairs of gloves I have tried.
My wife got them at Walmart for $20.
Get a pair of snowmobile gloves, that is what I use.
They will cover up to your elbows, and thinsilated for warmth.
I am a caretaker for a large apartment complex and I have to snowblow, shovel and salt a huge area of sidewalks and entryways, and so far, that is the only type of glove I have found that works in up to -20f.
At 0, they should be plenty fine although if you are using a shovel, the seams will rip, mine did, but the gloves still keep me warm. Without them, last year I would of probably lost my fingers with it being as cold as it was, and now this year we are going through another super cold snap of -20's and -50 windchills, but the gloves, even torn, keep me warmer than the several other pairs of gloves I have tried.
My wife got them at Walmart for $20.
edit on 6-1-2015 by Darkblade71 because: (no reason given)
a reply to: Oaktree
Go to a truck stop, hardware store, or auto supply shop. They sell gloves for cold weather that you can still move in that also have a rubber grip. They are designed for working and run anywhere from 8 to 15 bucks. Unless you get fancy and buy some from carhartt.
m.carhartt.com...[ed itby]edit on 6-1-2015 by OrphanApology because: (no reason given)
Go to a truck stop, hardware store, or auto supply shop. They sell gloves for cold weather that you can still move in that also have a rubber grip. They are designed for working and run anywhere from 8 to 15 bucks. Unless you get fancy and buy some from carhartt.
m.carhartt.com...[ed itby]edit on 6-1-2015 by OrphanApology because: (no reason given)
a reply to: boymonkey74
Thank you,
I'm really looking for a solution, not a specific product.
What do you mean by latex gloves?
Thank you,
I'm really looking for a solution, not a specific product.
What do you mean by latex gloves?
Can't go wrong with something gortex on the inside and wool on the outside.
Wool holds its heat 80% even when wet.
Gortex is waterproof and breathable,they are a tad pricey though for the good ones.
So 2 pairs really that you can modify as needed weatherwise.
For real real cold weather I have arctic gloves....might need them Thursday,its gonna be 30 below before windchill.
Wool holds its heat 80% even when wet.
Gortex is waterproof and breathable,they are a tad pricey though for the good ones.
So 2 pairs really that you can modify as needed weatherwise.
For real real cold weather I have arctic gloves....might need them Thursday,its gonna be 30 below before windchill.
edit on 6-1-2015 by DrumsRfun because: (no reason given)
Look into ssg 10 below line. I have a pair that works good, but I haven't test at below zero. I'm in north Georgia and we do good to get to 20f
above.
Or can be like my dad a pair of leather work gloves over a Pair of wool mil-surp glove.
Or can be like my dad a pair of leather work gloves over a Pair of wool mil-surp glove.
edit on 6-1-2015 by hillbilly4rent because: (no reason
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a reply to: Darkblade71
That's what I'm talking about!
Snow blow, shovel, salt and drive some equipment.
I'm dwelling in N. Wisconsin, and have yet to find something that works for me.
Thank you!
That's what I'm talking about!
Snow blow, shovel, salt and drive some equipment.
I'm dwelling in N. Wisconsin, and have yet to find something that works for me.
Thank you!
a reply to: semperfortis
I might have to try those myself.
The gloves I got are only going to last for this winter, and then I am pretty sure they will be dead.
I might have to try those myself.
The gloves I got are only going to last for this winter, and then I am pretty sure they will be dead.
a reply to: Darkblade71
Even after a year of wear they are still like brand new.. I just donate them to Goodwill so another, less fortunate, can enjoy them as well as I do..
Even after a year of wear they are still like brand new.. I just donate them to Goodwill so another, less fortunate, can enjoy them as well as I do..
a reply to: OrphanApology
I'm a fan of Carhartt for outer gear, bibs and such, however even Carhartt has failed me as far as hands.
I have several pair, maybe I bought the wrong pair.
I'm a fan of Carhartt for outer gear, bibs and such, however even Carhartt has failed me as far as hands.
I have several pair, maybe I bought the wrong pair.
a reply to: Oaktree
Well in zero degrees I can work outside all day without them being Alaskan breed.
If your looking for something to no stick to metal and rip your skin of try leather work gloves with a cotton lining.
If your looking for something cheap go to the local hardware store.
If you want great outdoors gloves of any sort. You will have to pay more than an$100, sorry. That's the way it is
When I work in the oil fields of Alaskan north, I use green apes
Well in zero degrees I can work outside all day without them being Alaskan breed.
If your looking for something to no stick to metal and rip your skin of try leather work gloves with a cotton lining.
If your looking for something cheap go to the local hardware store.
If you want great outdoors gloves of any sort. You will have to pay more than an$100, sorry. That's the way it is
When I work in the oil fields of Alaskan north, I use green apes
originally posted by: Oaktree
a reply to: AK907ICECOLD
Think I missed your first post or link?
Didn't give a link
Here is what i use in the oil industry up to -30 degrees, I Always have a dozen on me, next to me at all times.
If you have soft kitty paws, i can't help you.
edit on 6-1-2015 by AK907ICECOLD because: (no reason given)
I'm probably not one to take glove advice from. Any pair of gloves I use in the woods usually do not last more than a month. my snowmachine and boarding gloves are $300+ but Ive had them for 4 years and good to -60 degrees
edit on 6-1-2015 by AK907ICECOLD because: (no reason
given)
a reply to: Oaktree
Throw away gloves made for cooking or cleaning etc...thinner than rubber gloves.
Made mostly with vinyl due to people being allergic to latex.
www.greatsupplies.co.uk...
Throw away gloves made for cooking or cleaning etc...thinner than rubber gloves.
Made mostly with vinyl due to people being allergic to latex.
www.greatsupplies.co.uk...
a reply to: Oaktree
Ive been using a pair of snow mobile gloves with a pair of army issued wool inserts for last 5 or 6 years with no issues.
Gloves are coldwave snow mobile gloves and inserts are 2-3 bucks at army surplus
Ive been using a pair of snow mobile gloves with a pair of army issued wool inserts for last 5 or 6 years with no issues.
Gloves are coldwave snow mobile gloves and inserts are 2-3 bucks at army surplus
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