Gloves in the outdoors

quattromori said:
Too bad I don't live in the US, cause I really like mtwarden's summer gloves...also, on the camelbak website, I found these:

http://www.camelbak.com/Military-Tactical/Gloves/Vent.aspx

that look even lighter. I will search them here, but I guess it will be a hard find.
My "goal" is finding gloves that fit my hand (therefore have some sort of nylon in the back or other elastic material - I'm used to adherent gloves at work and I don't feel too comfy with loose gloves), have leather (even good synthetic leather) palms (possibly with some extra on the midway "grab" zone, without being thick), tipless (for many tasks, I am really into the "feel"), and not that warm or heavy since I live (and hike) usually in mild climate...Ya I know I'm asking for a very strict set of requirements, but aren't we all a bit maniacs?
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I have a couple pair of the original Vent gloves. I have one pair which survived some tough use in Iraq...they held up much better than I expected as they fit like a very thin driving glove.

Another option is a pair of Carpenter Gloves; the thumb, trigger and middle fingers are open for delicate tasks and the last two fingers are fully covered which actually is handy when traversing heavy vegetation and you sweep your arm to move through. Your hand used like a karate chop contacts the vegetation (thorned vines in my area) with those last two fingers first where having them fully covered helps. the thumb and two fingers with opened tops really helps to do those small item tasks...even tying a fish hook or fly on your fishing line.

ROCK6
 
I'd like to try a pair of the Camelbak cold weather gloves, but the fact that the pointer finger only has insulation up to the first knuckle sounds like a deal-breaker to me. I understand why they do that, but I need all of my digits kept warm.
 
I always have a pair of deer skin gloves in my pack. They keep my from banging up my hands when doing heavy chores.
 
I ordered a pair of Sitka Shooters for outdoors projects and work

I do construction for a living so I always have a pair of deer skin leathers with me, really looking forward to how the Sitka perfoms
 
I carry a pair of deerskin gloves i picked up from costco for everything from chopping wood, carving, stoking the fire, handling pots and anything else my hands need protecting from.

I used to carry/use mechanix gloves, they worked well for the carving, wood slpitting/handling part of camp chores but didn't work so well for anything involving heat which is why i switched to leather gloves.
 
Sheckey said:
I use these:
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They are very form fitting and puncture resistant. I get them from countycomm for about $5 and change. I buy a lot at once because their shipping is a bit high but it beats $12-$14 a pair for the standard mechanix for me.
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I have a pair of these in my pack, and 2 pairs of surgical gloves in my FAK.

I don't like gloves, and won't use them unless I'm forced to.
Moving an engine block or old washing machine, and holding on to a rope they are useful.
But I hate that you can't feel anything through them. I consider them an impediment when working with hand tools.

Gloves are part of the blue collar uniform in the America, but in places like Southern Europe few people wear them.
 
I bring heavy ranch gloves for camping, I don't do many delicate tasks. The one drawback is when wet, they don't insulate from heat at all.
 
I always carry some kind of work gloves when I go hiking. On overnights, if nothing else I almost always end up using them to lift hot pans off my camp stove.
 
I have a glove problem on par with my sock problem.
Hahaha, a quick trip around the house yielded this:
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I always have a few pairs of Wells Lamont leather gloves around.
Use to buy them at Costco for 15 bucks a 3pack.
nothing special,they just work.

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OwenM said:
I have a glove problem on par with my sock problem.
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I've heard of a foot-fetish, but that's the first I've seen of a "finger-fetish":D I've just grown to accept that gloves are just as necessary when working or playing outdoors as are footwear. Many have discussed Cody Lundin's barefoot lifestyle, but most ignore the potential hazards when your hands are working with sharp objects, splinters, stinging/biting insects/reptiles, hot surfaces, etc. If you have ever smashed, burned or lacerated a finger or your hand severely, it's amazing at how much that can degrade your mobility and ability to function; gloves are handy and prudent insurance...not just for those with a finger fetish:D

ROCK6
 
Yeah, I have gloves stashed all over the place. Forgot the OP asked what we use them for. I only actually use a few different ones on a regular basis, while the rest are "special purpose". I don't even like wearing gloves, but when you need them, you need them. There's practically nothing at my work that is safe or clean to touch or work on with a bare hand, so the "nitri-pro" work gloves get used constantly there.

Otherwise:
-Plain leather work gloves by Stanley from Walmart. These get almost all my use away from work. Gathering wood, pulling up weeds, and little sticker bushes, handling gear like dirty webbing, straps, and rope(which I clear of debris by attaching to something, and scrubbing down with a gloved hand), separating and stretching rope, brief rappels when solo toproping, belaying when with a partner. I cut a little slit in each to put a mini carabiner through, so they can clip to a belt loop, backpack strap, tool loop on a harness, etc.
-Latex surgical gloves in my EDC bag, truck, first aid kits, kitchen, bathrooms, hall closet, laundry room, tool cabinet, tool bag, and on and on. I use these for everything from cleaning toilets to changing the oil in my truck, plus just in case I have to treat someone's injuries, or vice versa, they are there. Also keep a couple pair in my pocket at work for quick use if I don't want to get grease all over my regular gloves.
-Heavy-duty work gloves with double thickness leather palms and fingers in my basement, truck, work locker, and climbing gear, that get used for handling thorns and sharp objects, and when doing a lot of rappeling. The thinner, single layer kind get used as disposables-unlimited supply at work.
-Mountain Hardwear glove liners. Thin Powerstretch material. I use them in cool to cold weather with my trekking poles. Mine are falling apart, but they actually lasted a lot longer than I expected. Those aren't in the pic...

The Mechanix FastFit gloves do kind of fit in a fetish category. I keep a pair in my truck, plus a pair goes in whatever pack I'm using for light-duty general purpose stuff. I love the idea these, but rarely use them in reality(still bought another pair yesterday-liked the dark gray color:rolleyes:). They're not warm, waterproof, or windproof; you can't handle sharp or hot objects much with them; they're easily ruined, and easily torn. A light duty glove just doesn't see that much use for me any more, and they usually only come out if my hands are already beat up, blistered, or sore. I originally bought this style glove to keep my hands clean when I was operating forklifts, front end loaders, and handling controls on heavy machinery all the time. Now, I guess I just love the way they fit, and feel on my hands. At least I'm not as bad with them as with socks. I bought a pair of merino wool socks before Christmas, and at last count had bought 35 pairs. 10 for gifts, but the other 25 are all mine:D
 
XanRa said:
You must have fragile hands....
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I do! :)

My biggest concerns are when gathering firewood.
1.Spiders!
2. Tree Sap! That stuff is annoying and hart to get off without water.
3.Spiders!

I could collect wood and build a fire without gloves. But it would suck. Building a survival shelter would suck as well. Sometimes when scrambling up rocky mountain faces I wear gloves to protect against falls and of course....


Spiders!
 
I keep a pair of deer skin gloves in my pack. I use them for all sorts of things, and won't leave home without them.
 
ROCK6 said:
I've heard of a foot-fetish, but that's the first I've seen of a "finger-fetish":D I've just grown to accept that gloves are just as necessary when working or playing outdoors as are footwear. Many have discussed Cody Lundin's barefoot lifestyle, but most ignore the potential hazards when your hands are working with sharp objects, splinters, stinging/biting insects/reptiles, hot surfaces, etc. If you have ever smashed, burned or lacerated a finger or your hand severely, it's amazing at how much that can degrade your mobility and ability to function; gloves are handy and prudent insurance...not just for those with a finger fetish:D

ROCK6
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And the glove needs to fit the type of work you are doing.
I have gloves for framing, pouring concrete, working with hard chemicals, wet weather work, and cold weather work.
Gloves and mittens for sub-zero temps, I never want to risk frostbite on my hands that is death
And gloves for just being out and about outdoors

To paraphase Rock, if you screw up your hands you are screwed
 
I always have a few pairs of rubber gloves in my pack for dressing game or fish. Also carry a pair of leather/work gloves for general use. Always wear some type of gloves in the woods. To me your hands get banged up enough when tromping around so a little protection is always a plus.
 
I like the cheap mechanix wear gloves. I have a set in every pack just in case.
 
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