Winter Gloves

[QRTRHRS]

It's time, maybe past, brr, for a new pair of insulated water proof gloves. I like an open cuff because I need to easily take them on and off while I care for my horses.

I need a little bit more protection from the cold then the usual TSC offerings by Carrhart, etc. plus my local stores do not stock XX large.

What does everyone recommend?

 

[Duds13]

I like Kinco. Get some Sno Seal to put on them and you'll be set

Amazon

 

[Bronco82]

Following this thread.

I've been using Endura 378GOBKL and I really like them. The few pairs I have had have lasted quite a while and I have used the heck out of them. They aren't made for the cold like their 378GOBTL are, but I find that for most of the winter, while being active, they suffice.

 

[MarkMac]

I use Wells Lamont winter insulated from Amazon. They work well on horseback, but I live in Arizona and it rarely gets below freezing.. so I can’t say they’ll be warm enough for your area.

 

[Topzide]

Sam's Club has some Plainsman Leather lined winter gloves that are quite nice! $22 for a pair. The XL fits loose on me where the LRG was too tight. Plus, the leather will stretch some for a better fit. They're only available in store for purchase. Have the unlined also, and held up well. That's why I brought the lined version.

 

[oosik]

I have different levels of protection.

- Aero Stitch elkskin leather fingered gloves
- CarHart insulated fingered gloves
- Outdoor Research super insulated mitts with extended cuffs
- Eddie Bauer down insulated mitts with extended cuffs

If it's cold enough to need the Eddie Bauer - it better be some significant emergency. Otherwise - I'm inside with Brownie and a hot cup of coffee.

I only used my full Eddie Bauer "outfit" twice here in WA. They were obtained/used for snowmobiling when we lived in AK. Down insulated gloves, down insulated jacket with down hood, down insulated pants. The Eddie Bauer outfit is a matched set. The gloves snap onto the ends of the jacket sleeves - the jacket snap onto the pants. The hood can be drawn down so only your goggles are exposed.

 

[oldballs]

I've never had a pair of gloves that stayed on very long when outside working...... Seems like I 'm always taking them off to do something. But now that I'm and old man, working outside in the very cold ain't in my plans.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[QRTRHRS]

I've never had a pair of gloves that stayed on very long when outside working...... Seems like I 'm always taking them off to do something. But now that I'm and old man, working outside in the very cold ain't in my plans.

Cheers,
Mike

I try to get all of my yard work, etc. done when it's pleasent outside. My horses have other plans. They like to be fed and cleaned up after on a daily basis.

In my neck of the woods, winter temps average in the 20's or 30's with an occasional bout down to around zero during the coolest months.

Way back when though, I worked in -25 or -30 degree weather. That and poor circulation; my hands and feet are always cold outside in the winter.

 

[Hay Dude]

After 40 years working outside, I have found it’s best to go without gloves until it becomes unbearable.
Your hands get acclimated to the cold, just like the rest of your body.
The key is, to keep working your hands so they stay warm.
Your skin will callous and toughen.

If protection is needed from rough brush, logs, splinters, etc. then gloves are great.

 

[kenmbz]

After 40 years working outside, I have found it’s best to go without gloves until it becomes unbearable.
Your hands get acclimated to the cold, just like the rest of your body.
The key is, to keep working your hands so they stay warm.
Your skin will callous and toughen.

If protection is needed from rough brush, logs, splinters, etc. then gloves are great.

For me it's mostly working in the woods with berry brambles and moving branches and other stuff around that will rip your hands up.
I like having good gloves when doing chainsaw work or even sharpening chains.

I have not found reasonable priced mid weight gloves that I like that fit well enough to have some dexterity, but still stay warm to around 30 for long spells in the woods.

Also working in an open cab tractor in snow and cold can really freeze my hands.