Post by: Alchase on July 23, 2008, 12:37:22 PM
I have been using Mechanics gloves with knuckle protection. They work alright until they get damp, then they are useless. I usually have to bring two or three pairs per hunt. These will not last if you touch shale either.
I tried multiple Gortex gloves (most of those sold by Cabelas), not one has actually been really waterproof, most were too bulky and fit horribly or the seems were in the wrong places. I do not care for wool gloves, unless really really cold. Nomex Tactical gloves worked well but to get good ones you have to fit them (I would not rust the fit of internet bought versions) and the are very expensive.
Anyone else find a good pair of "water resistant" or better, flexible gloves that offer good protection?
Post by: DeKuma on July 23, 2008, 12:41:10 PM
Post by: Alchase on July 24, 2008, 12:07:11 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on July 24, 2008, 12:14:28 PM
Contrary to the design of alot of gloves, a warm glove should not be tight, but oversized. Snug fitting gloves restrict bloodflow, and do not have room for the insulative value a layer of air provides. I also like oversized gloves, so that if I am actually wearing one, lets say when sitting for a while, I can easily take it off if I need to take a shot...
Post by: Houndhunter on July 24, 2008, 12:35:23 PM
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Post by: Alchase on July 25, 2008, 12:41:12 PM
I agree if really cold, nothing is warmer then a mitten.
Post by: MountainWalk on July 25, 2008, 12:43:31 PM
Post by: littletoes on July 25, 2008, 07:58:31 PM
I've used them from elk to 'yotes at 35 below. At colder temps I slip a hand warmer into the mitten half to keep my hands warm, and its a simple feat to bring out my uncovered trigger finger for a shot and a good "feel" of the trigger.
I want to replace them, but finding a new pair that has worn as well as these, is as warm as these, and is the "brown-tan" color that I love for hunting gloves.
IceMan-I just can't agree about keeping my hands warm by layering my body. Don't know if its from the years on the farm letting my hands get too cold, or perhaps its because I'm "thin" and don't have the natural insulation that some others have...either way, me hands gets cold! Think I've had frost nip a time or too also, and that doesn't help.
Post by: ICEMAN on July 26, 2008, 02:49:40 AM
I have read that those who have experienced any frostbite, suffer miserably from the cold later after recovery. I also agree that more body mass helps. Some of us even create our own weather patterns... :chuckle:
Post by: coastalghost on July 26, 2008, 08:09:12 AM
http://www.ytgloves.com/store/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=203
I just got a pair....they sell them in camo too and also have a gauntlet style glove. A guy on another forum suggested them to me. He uses them for the high country.
Post by: bucklucky on July 26, 2008, 08:21:19 AM
Post by: coastalghost on July 26, 2008, 08:41:15 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 26, 2008, 09:10:25 AM
IceMan-I just can't agree about keeping my hands warm by layering my body. Don't know if its from the years on the farm letting my hands get too cold, or perhaps its because I'm "thin" and don't have the natural insulation that some others have...either way, me hands gets cold! Think I've had frost nip a time or too also, and that doesn't help.
You're both right. IF your hands are dry, and it's not windy, Iceman is exactly right: keep your core warm, and your extremities will take care of themselves. If your feet are dry, but they are cold too, chances are your pre-hypothermic, and need to pump up the core temp. Gloves won't help.
If it's conduction (wet or solid surface) or convection (wind), a warm core can't provide enough blood flow to combat the cooling effects on your extremities. You need a barrier to cut convection, and if it's cold and windy enough, insulation too. I usually go with wool, but if it's really wet my go-to gloves are neoprene - they feel clammy, but WILL keep your hands warm enough they don't hurt.
For scrabbling, I prefer full leather deerskin gloves - the soft, supple good ones will run you $20-30 a pair, unless you get lucky and find the 3-pack at Costco. Before using them, put them on and grab a big wad of Snowseal or your favorite leather waterproofing. Spend a ridiculous amount of time rubbing that waterproofing into the leather, then hang them in the sun or on a sunny windowsill for several hours. If they soak it all up, repeat (you rainforest types might need to steal the wife's hairdryer, for the rest of us the sun is that big yellow thingy in the blue sky). When they are warm, covered with excess waterproofing, and won't soak up a drop, put them on and vigorously rub with rags or paper towels to get off all the excess waterproofing. Now, hang them up in a warm spot in the garage, they will soak in the remaining residual waterproofing. When they get too dirty to replenish the waterproofing, throw them into the wash with Woolite, then airdry. They will be hard and stiff until you put them on and repeat the waterproofing process, then they will be as good as new, except scarred up.
You are also both right about the bad effects of frostnip/bite. My uncle worked 10 years in Antarctica, and now has terrible pain even with mild cold - like below 40F.
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