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I will be starting a thru hike next March.
I am looking for some good lightweight gloves for the first month of my hike. Does anyone one have any good recommendations?
Ask GungHo. :eek::D Seriously, I currently use TNF Denali gloves and have had no problem with them, but I don't think they'd be good in wet weather.
Ask GungHo. :eek::D Seriously, I currently use TNF Denali gloves and have had no problem with them, but I don't think they'd be good in wet weather.
Yes that was something of a concern also because I am sure they will get damp or I will probably be hiking in some rain during that period at least a couple times.
Frick Frack
03-19-2009, 10:04
Unless it is really cold I have found glove liners (synthetic or wool) to work best for me. A few times it got cold & I used my socks over the liners. Towards the end of our hike I used some Mountain Hardwear windblock fleece gloves. I have found mittens or "lobster" gloves to be best for me when it gets really cold but did not have them on out sobo.
Yes that was something of a concern also because I am sure they will get damp or I will probably be hiking in some rain during that period at least a couple times.
Maybe some Seal Skinz or something of the sort to go over them?
saimyoji
03-19-2009, 10:14
get a set of waterproof mitshells and match a set of warm mittens to them.
I use the OR meteor mittens.
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/meteor_mitts.html
dixicritter
03-19-2009, 10:23
Rock used the Army wool glove liners and swears by them.
http://www.mrmilitaria.com/p-55-military-wool-glove-liners.aspx
Rock used the Army wool glove liners and swears by them.
http://www.mrmilitaria.com/p-55-military-wool-glove-liners.aspx
Yeah, but Rock swears at a lot of stuff, doesn't he? :banana:dance:clap:jump
I like these:
http://www.rei.com/product/757113
and these:
http://www.rei.com/product/696508
Buy the first ones large enough to fit over the later . . . makes a great combination for all temps down into the teens.
dixicritter
03-19-2009, 10:32
Yeah, but Rock swears at a lot of stuff, doesn't he? :banana:dance:clap:jump
That too, but this time I said by...LOL ;)
Turtlehiker
03-19-2009, 10:40
I would definately get wool glove liners. I have melted too many of the synthetic ones, once it got real exciting must have spilled some white gas on my hand filling my fuel bottle from the spare while sinter backpacking. Lit my lighter and my hand went up in flames! Good thing there was snow on the ground!
garlic08
03-19-2009, 11:08
These are excellent for the price:
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___11211
Gungho and I both use the Serius All-Weather gloves. http://www.peterglenn.com/pglenn/product.asp?dept_id=727&pf_id=1431_SEIRUS&ad_id=shopzillaOrder&key_id=1431_SEIRUS&utm_source=shopzillaDotCom&utm_medium=PPC&utm_term=Seirus+Hyperlite+All+Weather&utm_campaign=Shopping+Feeds
I like the cheap wool gloves. That way I can cut half the thumb, index and middle finger off (the gloves) without regrets.
For real cold weather mittens are best but you probably knew that already.
take-a-knee
03-19-2009, 11:24
Rock used the Army wool glove liners and swears by them.
http://www.mrmilitaria.com/p-55-military-wool-glove-liners.aspx
Add a pair of thin polypro liners to be worn under them, and a pair of breathable rain mitts like the ULA Mist or MLD (Mountain Laurel Design) rain mitts over everything and you should be set.
4eyedbuzzard
03-19-2009, 11:26
I've got a pair of windstop fleece (not sure of the mfg., Manzella or Mtn. Hardware maybe) that I really like, but they're not waterproof.
I guess I should have added that I carry a pair of cheap fingerless gloves also. I use those around camp. The others I just use while hiking in very cold and/or rain.
I guess I should have added that I carry a pair of cheap fingerless gloves also. I use those around camp. The others I just use while hiking in very cold and/or rain.Yep, those ragg wool fingerless gloves keep your whole hands amazingly warm and you can accomplish almost any task with them on. They also work well when using trekking poles on cold mornings . . . usually coming off as the day warms. Shell over-gloves or mitts are only needed when really cold.
Footslogger
03-19-2009, 11:39
I will be starting a thru hike next March.
I am looking for some good lightweight gloves for the first month of my hike. Does anyone one have any good recommendations?
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I started in March 2003. I carried the Manzella polypro liners (REI - $12 back then) and a pair of waterproof overmitts. Mostly wore the liners but on really cold or wet days the overmitts made a huge difference.
'Slogger
BlackRock
03-19-2009, 12:05
I was just reading a Gear Maker Profile on Trailspace.com and ran across this guy.
http://www.trailspace.com/news/2009/02/27/gear-maker-profile-brian-frankle-ula-equipment.html
Being a small scale gear maker myself I'm excited when I see others who are successful making their products and living the dream :) I also think it's great to support local small businesses. This guy makes all his stuff right here in the US instead of outsourcing to China or India like pretty much every large scale gearmaker. I don't have any experience with the product, but my guess is they are better than most of the crap churned out of China.
http://ula-equipment.com/mist.htm
I am also a fan of wool liner gloves. They are cheap, durable and warm when damp. They are my "go to" item for all four seasons. I often wear them by themselves when I am moving.
For three-season backpacking, I give a big thumbs up to the ULA mitts.
On my recent BMT hike, not only did this combo keep my hands warm when it was wet (and cold!)..but also in the very cold, dry air I experienced on the last part of the trail.
Good, solid, versatile, solution.
Rock used the Army wool glove liners and swears by them.
http://www.mrmilitaria.com/p-55-military-wool-glove-liners.aspx
I have some of them and they did not seem to work for me. I am also cold blooded though.
I have some of them and they did not seem to work for me. I am also cold blooded though.Having been in the military many years, I have at least a pair of those in every closet of the house, military issued of course. But the fingerless Fox River ones are thicker, tighter woven wool and are great as a base layer glove when you need to be active/agile with your fingers. Then pop on a shell (mitt or glove) when not active or it gets colder.
Wow, thanks everyone. You gave me many choices. Now I need to research and decide.
in colder temps i carry 2 grocery or bread bags to use on my feet at stops or while sleeping (precautionary thing). i wouldn't see why they wouldn't work over wool liners (using 2 rubber bands, which have 1000 uses) to keep your hands dry during cold rain
gravityman
03-19-2009, 14:02
Possum Down gloves can't be beat. I don't know how they do it, but even without liners, the hands stay dry and warm in cold, wet snow. Cant' say I've worn them in the rain.
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/possumdown_gloves.html
Used for March 1 2005 start as well as extensively here in CO.
in colder temps i carry 2 grocery or bread bags to use on my feet at stops or while sleeping (precautionary thing). i wouldn't see why they wouldn't work over wool liners (using 2 rubber bands, which have 1000 uses) to keep your hands dry during cold rainAh, 'Slumdog' gloves! :D :p
Mighty Mouse
03-19-2009, 18:29
I love my MH Epic gloves. They are great for warmth without compromising dexterity. Lightweight to boot:)
mtnkngxt
03-19-2009, 18:37
I use smart wool liners with ULA mist mitts. Warm and dry.
sarahgirl
03-20-2009, 02:45
Blackrock-
Thanks for the link. His stuff looks decent. I would like to read some reviews on the catalyst.
Just what I need...another backpack:D
hopefulhiker
03-20-2009, 09:08
Look at the gloves by Outdoor Research (OR).. They are lightweight and waterproof, I really liked them...
I have some of them and they did not seem to work for me. I am also cold blooded though.They don't work for me, either, and fingerless gloves have never worked for me, either.
When it's not too cold, I use thin poly gloves, almost like liners. You can do most camp chores with them on. I carry a pair of silk gloves (VERY lightweight) from Campmor in my night bag because I sleep better chilly nights with socks and gloves (and a hat) on.
I have a pair of oversized thinsulite mitts to wear when it rains. They were on the expensive side. Like most of my expensive gear, they were a reaction to an unpleasant experience (a i'll-be-damned-if-I'm-ever-going-through-THAT-again type of experience).
jaywalke
03-20-2009, 10:23
Rock used the Army wool glove liners and swears by them.
That's what I use, too. Cheap as dirt, lightweight, quick-drying. I usually carry a pair with the fingertips cut out spring and fall, and a whole pair in winter that I combine with mittens.
Glebbber
03-20-2009, 12:36
I just use my street gloves to save money. They are wool and leather so thet should hold up well. But they are not the lightest.