Cold weather gloves that aern't huge?

[TheGerman]

Went out tonight in mid 30s temp and all of my cold weather gear held up except the gloves I grabbed had my hands freezing/numb within an hour. They were the only non-cold weather thing I had with me and of coarse, was the reason I said fuck it and went home.

Was looking for some gloves that kept your hands warm and were quality/dont come apart, yet still allowed you some dexterity and weren't oversized to where you couldn't manipulate gear or fire a weapon normally. I know there's a balance between warm/thick and cold/tactile but I'm trying to find that happy medium.

Started googeling and things look good and the descriptions say they're great for the cold, but I have no idea what to even look at.

Came up with these; anyone have any experiences or suggestions?

https://www.sandsprecision.com/gloves/wetworx-cold-weather-maritime-assault-gloves.html

 

[_Windrider_]

Outdoor research coldshot gloves.

 

[Centuriator]

Here's what you need to use:

https://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Hand-Warmers/dp/B00PY8N0UU

 

[powerspc]

I use these; they 're not cool, sexy or made from space age materials but they get the job done. Wear them with the liners, wool is the only material that keeps on insulating even after it gets wet. May not give you the best dexterity but after clowns having my hands freeze is my second biggest fear. I live in the Northeast and shoot all Winter with them.

https://www.rothco.com/product/rothco-gi-leather-trigger-finger-mittens

 

[Danattherock]

Consider pair of thin gloves you can shoot with, and on top wear heavy pair of oversized warm gloves. Remove outer glove prior to firing weapon. Then put back on afterwards. I have done this in matches because I was unable to find a really warm gloves that I would trust near a light trigger.

 

[scharfschutze762]

Ive used these for years and unless im shooting below 20' F or working cold maritime they been the best gloves so far and breathe well.
http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/ski-gloves/heavyweight-screentap -BD801044_cfg.html

 

[mgrs]

Nomex/gore tex cold weather flyer's gloves are very warm for their fit/thickness, durable, and not expensive at all. I have not found many other gloves that compromised warmth, durability, and dexterity as well.

This version:

https://www.tactical-life.com/gear/masley-cold-weather-flyers-glove-new-product/

The older version with black leather panels is terrible.

 

[LastShot300]

I use these; they 're not cool, sexy or made from space age materials but they get the job done. Wear them with the liners, wool is the only material that keeps on insulating even after it gets wet. May not give you the best dexterity but after clowns having my hands freeze is my second biggest fear. I live in the Northeast and shoot all Winter with them.

https://www.rothco.com/product/rothco-gi-leather-trigger-finger-mittens

Mittens are the way to go and those look rugged enough to abuse but comfortable.

 

[scharfschutze762]

trigger mitts for mid 30's weather?
Probably need a insulated tampon too

 

[scharfschutze762]

I use these; they 're not cool, sexy or made from space age materials but they get the job done. Wear them with the liners, wool is the only material that keeps on insulating even after it gets wet. May not give you the best dexterity but after clowns having my hands freeze is my second biggest fear. I live in the Northeast and shoot all Winter with them.

https://www.rothco.com/product/rothco-gi-leather-trigger-finger-mittens

Those mitts are 40 year + old surplus crap worth 5 bucks. And wool is not the only material that continues to insulate while wet or even a top material material in that regards and it takes forever to dry out if soaked.

 

[NVScout]

We have glacier gloves at work and that are no joke when it’s cold out ! Little thick but have rubber palms with neoprene tips on the index and thumb

 

[powerspc]

Those mitts are 40 year + old surplus crap worth 5 bucks. And wool is not the only material that continues to insulate while wet or even a top material material in that regards and it takes forever to dry out if soaked.

What are you using/recommend? Always willing to try something new.

 

[scharfschutze762]

if its extreme cold below zero I use Outdoor research mutant mittens. They arent super cheap but they saved a friends fingers in below zero temps who had insulated gloves that completely froze.

If I dont need to go that extreme or need more dexterity Ill use cold weather flyers gloves and I keep a bunch stashed since they can be had dirt cheap on ebay. both the older version which breathe well and newer goretex ones.

or snug fitting polartec powerstretch fleece gloves with leather palms. these are like second skin.

Thanks for asking

 

[JBomb]

After dealing with cold hands for years, and scouring the earth for some miracle gloves. I've come to the realization that it's almost impossible to find a glove to keep my hands warm. Not to mention once my hands get cold, they couldn't warm back up.

My solution....I always keep a second pair of gloves tight to my body...like in the chest section of overalls. Once my hands get cold, I swap the gloves out for a warm pair and put the cold gloves back in my bibs.

This is the best solution I've found.

 

[Mblackmon4]

I went to my local feed store and picked up a 12 pack of cotton roping gloves, they are cheap and I stash them everywhere. I think I have a set in every jacket. Not the best but it’s better than nothing once it gets cold and nothing’s worse than forgetting your good ones and not having a backup.

 

[powerspc]

if its extreme cold below zero I use Outdoor research mutant mittens. They arent super cheap but they saved a friends fingers in below zero temps who had insulated gloves that completely froze.

If I dont need to go that extreme or need more dexterity Ill use cold weather flyers gloves and I keep a bunch stashed since they can be had dirt cheap on ebay. both the older version which breathe well and newer goretex ones.

or snug fitting polartec powerstretch fleece gloves with leather palms. these are like second skin.

Thanks for asking

Thanks! I'm going to check out Outdoor Research;. It gets well below zero where I am and keeping my hands warm has always been the biggest challenge!

 

[TheMammoth]

Here's what you need to use:

https://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Hand-Warmers/dp/B00PY8N0UU

There’s a lot of truth here. These laying on your wrists will keep your hands from aching in the coldest weather with just a set of mechanix gloves

 

[scharfschutze762]

Thanks! I'm going to check out Outdoor Research;. It gets well below zero where I am and keeping my hands warm has always been the biggest challenge!

Thats pretty darn cold. I know there are newer versions with more insulation but we used the mutant mittens down to -20 and worked pretty well and my hands get cold easily also. I think they can be had for around 50-60 bucks new if you look around.

 

[ubettcha]

Put a hot hands or 2 in these and wear a light glove like the firm grips or the fleece style posted above
https://www.cabelas.com/product/CAB...nesw1Mrh6qO72RJZIkBoC9BsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[bribassguy]

Try these... originally just photography glove ai guess they got "special force" version how but it's gloves inside a mitten that you can also put hot hands in.

https://www.theheatcompany.com/en-us/gloves/heat-3-special-force

Should work great.

 

[The DFC]

I live in one of the coldest climates in the US not named Alaska and have never had or used a pair of non-huge gloves that actually kept you warm for any length of time. I have expensive Outdoor Research glove/mitten combo that are overrated for warmth. I was buying stuff at LAPG and had to get the cost up to $100 for free ship so I added a pair of their fleece gloves for $3.99 and am amazed at how warm they are for simple finger gloves with a good amount of dexterity. I bought a few more pair I liked them so much. I use them for shooting in the dead of winter and they are passable for bench shooting where you can where mittens etc some of the time but when shooting etc they're fine.

https://lapolicegear.com/lapg-gl-la...CMzXmXDsRQp2YOPAuwC24GYpWmN4MEfhoCDHoQAvD_BwE

Says totally out of stock so who knows they may never make them again but figured I'd add my 2 cents.

 

[derk]

+1 for the Nomex flight gloves

 

[1500varmint]

This may sound silly, but you may have luck at Lowe's or Home Depot. This time of year they usually have winter "work gloves" that are good for shooting.

Most aren't waterproof, but I never shoot when it's raining so they work for me.

I've used these for a while and they've done a good job: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wea...008257&sr=8-4&keywords=mechanix+winter+gloves

 

[Crowe284]

I swear by these:

https://www.refrigiwear.com/product/gloves-wool/insulated-wool-leather-palm

I go through a pair a year and at 14 bucks it doesn’t hurt. Can’t beat wool.

 

[scharfschutze762]

Not judging anyone here but I try an buy american made as much as I can within reason.

 

[1500varmint]

Not judging anyone here but I try an buy american made as much as I can within reason.

Great point!

Share some links if you have them.

 

[Alaskashooter]

OR Convoy glove. I’ve been frostbit a few times so my hands get cold quick. These ones are good to go for most cold weather activities. Probably would bump it up to something else if I was sitting stagnant for hours in -20 or colder though.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/gov...l-gloves/convoy-sensor-gloves/p/2668240014006

 

[The DFC]

Not judging anyone here but I try an buy american made as much as I can within reason.

Of course-but Chinese kids gotta eat too

 

[Killswitch Engage]

thin gloves and waist muff is what i use.

 

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Gloves for mid 30s?.... Christ at that temp I’m still in a T-shirt.

 

[WATERWALKER]

I’ve spent a lot of time shooting outdoors in the frozen north. I’ve actually tried those Rothko mittens w/ the finger & I’d probably burn a $5 before buying another pair. Wool finger-less gloves w/ the pullover hood work well. Wool finger-less gloves w/ mittens work well too. Another option is neoprene gloves w/ rubber palm & fingers. I wore the neoprene gloves to an open water survival school & even in the ocean they they kept my fingers warm. Outdoor Research (OR) makes a nice set of gloves / mittens too.

*Then again, last week I was shooting in 16*F temps w/ nomex gloves & I was OK.

 

[AlBundy81]

Cheap wool gloves from Walmart and some hot hands

 

[Mike Casselton]

I’ve spent a lot of time shooting outdoors in the frozen north. I’ve actually tried those Rothko mittens w/ the finger & I’d probably burn a $5 before buying another pair. Wool finger-less gloves w/ the pullover hood work well. Wool finger-less gloves w/ mittens work well too. Another option is neoprene gloves w/ rubber palm & fingers. I wore the neoprene gloves to an open water survival school & even in the ocean they they kept my fingers warm. Outdoor Research (OR) makes a nice set of gloves / mittens too.

*Then again, last week I was shooting in 16*F temps w/ nomex gloves & I was OK.

I'm in the nomex flight glove camp.
Grab a new pair that fits just a tiny bit snug.
Put them on and grab a handful of sand and rub the palms together to take the shine off the palms and fingers.
If it's super cold or you'll be sitting a while, slip a larger pair over the flight gloves.
The gloves will stretch to fit your hands

 

[fb40dash5]

https://www.mechanix.com/the-original-insulated-insulated-work-gloves

These are surprisingly warm for how thin they are... no idea really why they call them insulated, they're more like windproof with a thin fleecy inside. Worst I can say for them is they're not waterproof, and the material is kinda stiff.

I decided to go hiking to Great Falls the other winter when it was single digits for like a week straight and wore them. My hands stayed plenty warm, to the point I was intentionally not putting them in my pockets. Without real insulation they probably wouldn't be great if you're constantly handling stuff that's cold, but against cold air they're damn amazing.

 

[EzGoingKev]

I just bought a pair of these. They are not very warm but they are waterproof. I can wear a pair of these underneath them to increase warmth. My goal is to find a pair of warmer gloves I can wear over them. I would remove the heavier glove(s) as needed.

 

[chasedeer]

I have use Neoprene a while it keeps you warm, and dry right up to the point that your hands start sweating inside but even then they are still warm.
This is the brand I use but probably not the same model. https://www.amazon.com/STORMR-Neopre.../dp/B00GSMBIUU