anybody use gloves when hiking?

Daniel Koster

Daniel Koster

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Just curious...


I've wondered if there are any lightweight, fitted gloves out there that might assist if the hike suddenly turns into bouldering.

Not interested in insulated gloves...want them thin, but tough.

Dan
 
I only used gloves when hiking in cold weather. When climbing I used old gloves with the fingertips cut off to help keep my hands warm while also allowing better grip for finger holds.

This has nothing to do with bouldering, but I do recall seeing a survival related program where a former U.S. Green Beret said that he always used gloves while in the jungle. At first that seemed a bit odd to me, then he continued that the gloves protected his hands from poisonous insects and thorns.
 
I have used cheap fingerless motorcycle gloves with a mesh back when scrambling over boulders or with some rope assist. Found them at a local Army/Navy surplus store for about $10 if I remember correctly.
 
I carry the same sort of gloves in my gear bag as narco99 described. I don't climb, but I want something in case I have to shove rocks or logs out of my way.
 
Best all around gloves for this kind of activity can be found made by METOLIUS. I own two pair and love em. I found my first pair at a backpacking/mountaineering store and bought the 2nd on ebay. 2 thumbs up. (I even use them fighting wildland fires,tough and light)
My favoritte are the non insulated full finger 'Belay climbing Glove' but they make an insulated and fingerless models as well. Here's the link, good luck and enjoy,Dan!
http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/gloves.htm
 
I hike a lot and do not wear gloves unless it's extremely cold or I'm rappelling (which I don't do that often). In cold I use fingerless gloves, for a rapping I have a pair of Petzl made just for that. I don't feel I have a confident hold with gloves on rocks. I'm no climber, though.

Win
 
Yes - absolutely. I carry a set of leather riggers gloves for all the above stated purposes, especally when hiking in Central Oz; when putting your hand down on a scramble inevitably means you are putting it down on something prickly. Also if a bit of emergecy rope rescue is required.

They are also good for scrambling; sure, real rock climbing requires finger sensitivity, but when scrambling over boulders with a pack I find it an advantage to just be able to jam the hand in for a quick grip - gloves help with this kind of abrasion.
 
the gloves i wear are mainly to keep ticks out of my clothes. if walking through brush, i tend to wear long sleeves and high cuff gloves.

i hate ticks.
 
Gloves if at all possible, mechanics, or carpenters fingerless if it's hot. Protecting your hands is as important as your feet. An injured hand makes the whole arm pointless.

I've used black military without liners, aviator's nomex, mechanics in various brands, and light and heavy fingerless. I have to wear light gloves at work handling sheet metal parts, I've still been cut through them.

Some kind of sunglass or shooting glasses, too. Poison ivy on the hands is bad, in the eyes is worse, and I'm the least susceptible in the family. Their suffering keeps reminding me.
 
great suggestions so far....thinking more about it...

I think I definitely want mesh...not sure still if I want fingertips off...could always cut them off later I guess...


the more form-fitted, the better.

Also need to be very grippy.
 
these look good:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/22024.aspx?feature=Product_55&kw=gloves

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the mechanics gloves are very comfy and can be used when grinding your blades too.
 
i use the mechanix gloves when shooting and they are pretty good esp for the $$, IIRC mine cost about $12 or so @ autozone,
 
I use some biking gloves (the bicycle mountain bike kind not the motorcycle kind). You can get full fingered or fingerless, winter or summer, they are form fitting and you can even get some with armor on them. Many different manufacturers, easily available, cheap to expensive and you can easily find a store to try them on (instead of guessing at sizes online). My winter bike gloves (Stormfront by Activa) have to be the warmest winter gloves I have ever owned.
 
I like that bionic glove! :thumbup:



What about mountain biking gloves?

(oops! just saw sunshaker's post...:foot: )
 
I use mechanix gloves for just about everything, always keep a pair in my EDC pack. It never really gets cold enough on a regular basis around here to need anything insulated either.
 
I really like these Ansell Hyflex foam gloves. They are thin enough to still have great dexterity but tough enough they keep die-grinder shavings out of my hands while I am crawling around inspecting stuff. They are super light and comfy. :thumbup:
 
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