The hands aren't quite as tough as they used to be.
They seem to get colder quicker and stay cold longer.
So, I'm looking for a good set of gloves for the approaching winter.
I'm not a big fan of the huge padded gorilla paws, so something a little sleaker.
Waterproof, tactile and easy to manipulate small items.
Any good suggestions?
Scott-
I use this type of knit glove as the glove is very flexible and easily dried out.
http://www.saraglove.com/Orange-Knit-PVC-HoneyComb-Glove-p/80-1290-p.htm
I'm not sending you to this link, just using it as a picture.
These will not be insulators against the cold but will dry on the dashboard heater.
Watch out for flames as they will melt on your paws !
They can be worn under the huge mitts too.
Cheers
Derek
PS-
Kent may use them at his McMoundfinder Igloo Manufacturing Corporation at the branch in Moose Jaw 😉
I carry two pairs
One is what you call the "gorilla paw" to keep my hands warm whatever
Other is a thinner style to be able to use instrument and handle the data collector.
I found "rag wool" type gloves pretty good for tight work. Put a chemical heating pad in each glove (on the back of the hand under the glove) and the hands stay pretty warm in all sorts of cold. When the fingers get cold, putting the hands in your pockets helps quickly.
These are the best I have found so far, you can write and punch keys also, not waterproof but warm and functional.
•Polartec® Power Stretch provides 4-way stretch, making it ideal for land surveying, skiing, working at ground zero, cold-weather cycling and other active sports
•Constructed with soft, breathable, moisture-wicking velour inner face for next-to-skin comfort
•Smooth-knit outer face slips easily into shell gloves (not included) for layering options
•Gloves resist abrasion, dry quickly and shed snow and light rain
I typically used the military D3A gloves. Leather shell for wear resistance and usable fingers for working touchscreens et cetera, plus the wool liners, or aftermarket polypro liners. And, worst case, you can always still slip them inside big woodcutter mitts on really howling cold days.
Scott:
The best i've found for that is NAPA's blue nitrite mechanic's laytex glove with a cheap jersey or other cover glove. Take the cover off for fine control. The laytex glove keeps the chill off and even makes your hands sweat. This permits cheap and constantly fresh gloves with easy use and turnover.
good luck,
dla
Polypropylene liners inside a basic leather work glove.
The polypro is great for note and instrument operation, the leather outer insulates against the cold rebar and prism pole.
Inexpensive to boot.
Rick
in my off shore sailing days I discovered 100% wool fingerless gloves. Still my favorite. There is nothing like wool when it is cold and wet.
If it is really cold I also have some 100% wool fingerless glove/mittens. Same as fingerless gloves but the thumb is covered and a mitten bootie flips over the fingers when dexterity is not needed.
My Daughter knits a fingerless mitten. It doesn't get that cold here, so they work great for me. I can tuck the fingers in, in between the times I need them.
