Which gloves for winter shooting?

[cfibanez]

Winter is great here in northern Europe. Plenty of snow and great shooting opportunities. Below is one from a couple of days ago taken on the frozen lake in Brunnsviken, Stockholm. But ... it's damn cold out there! I've tried several kinds of gloves, cheap and expensive (not designed for photography though) but nothing seems to work for me. I saw that Lowepro sells gloves. What do you guys use? Can you recomend anything comfortable and warm, yet light enough to feel, grasp and turn all the dials on our infernal machines? Thanks in advance!

http://zephyr.cmb.ki.se/POTN/STO09_2376.jpg

[Captain Woof]

I use these gloves (http://eu.thenorthface.com/tnf-eu-en/men/accessories/men-s-tnf-apex-glove.html?colour=592). Quite happy with them, they are also good for biking, and not too hot or too cold...

[Ville Järveläinen]

I use these neoprene gloves by Scott.

http://www.ollinerajakalastus.fi/images/Scottusa/Neoprene.jpg

They aren't too much of a use if it gets colder than -20 C but otherwise I can recommend them. Very easy to control your camera and you also get pretty firm grip with these.

[tvphotog]

These Aquatech's (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/625048-REG/Aqua_Tech_1753_Sensory_Gloves_Medium_.html)are the best gloves I've used. Goretex'ed and thermal lined, with exits for your thumbs and forefingers. Very clever and well made.

I also have the Lowepro gloves (http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Gloves-black-Lycra-Thermax/dp/B0000AE6C7)below, and they're warm but not windproof. The little rubber dots make turning dials easy, and though they look flat, the gloves conform to fingers like a second skin. Still, they are thicker than using the Aquatechs.

Photo courtesy Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Gloves-black-Lycra-Thermax/dp/B0000AE6C7)_______________________________________ __________Photo courtesy B&H

[FIXXER04]

Just received a pair of these:
http://www.setwear.com/ColdWeather.html

[BluewookieJim]

I've got the Lowepro gloves pictured above. I agree about the fit, and the windproofing or lack thereof. I'm in CT, and I shot a couple times last week with them, weather was around 25 degrees, with moderate wind. I had full tactile sensation with the dots and all, but after 15-20 minutes, I couldn't move or feel my fingers.

I'd like to try something like the wide receivers/running backs wear, maybe that would address both warmth and windproofing.

[Quizzical_Squirrel]

Several weeks ago I bought the AquaTech gloves where you can poke the tip of your thumb and index finger through a little hole in the fingertips. Mine came from B&H.

They've been warm enough for me so far (NY Tri-State area) in the snow this winter and I do suffer with the cold. If it gets colder and I find they're not warm enough, I plan to wear thin gloves with appropriate holes cut out underneath the AquaTechs as an insulating layer.
*edit* I do find those long cords on the gloves, you can see them in the picture above, a bit irritating.

I also tried the North Face E-Tip gloves but although they seemed good for slightly warmer conditions, for me even the smallest size was too large for my small female hands and the fingers were too long.

[tvphotog]

Several weeks ago I bought the AquaTech gloves where you can poke the tip of your thumb and index finger through a little hole in the fingertips. Mine came from B&H.

They've been warm enough for me so far (NY Tri-State area) in the snow this winter and I do suffer with the cold. If it gets colder and I find they're not warm enough, I plan to wear thin gloves with appropriate holes cut out underneath the AquaTechs as an insulating layer.


I've thought of that as well, using silk (http://www.rei.com/product/772085)or thin polypro liners (http://www.rei.com/product/773312) in the gloves. With silk liners I don't think size would be a problem, but with some of the thick polypro (http://www.amazon.com/Polypro-Liner-Glove-Medium-9992-2031-M/dp/B00194DAKS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1262921035&sr=8-2), I think you should buy one size up. So far though down to 25 degrees F., the Aquatechs alone have been good. If you add the glove liner layer, the gloves should be good to well below freezing, as are similarly layered ski gloves.

The wrist cords I find useful if I want to pull off the glove and not risk losing it; I did the same thing with ski gloves.



I'd like to try something like the wide receivers/running backs wear, maybe that would address both warmth and windproofing.

I tried a pair at Paragon Sports here in the city, and though they're flexible, there is not a good feel for the buttons and dials as there is with the Lowepro or Aquatech. And the ones I tired were soft leather without a lining. They're more tactile for a football, but not designed to be warm.

Because of this thread, I just went to www.rei.com and bought a pair of silk liners for my Aquatechs.

[rklepper]

I use the Lowepro gloves. When it is really cold I put them inside a pair of fingerless mittens so I can put the tip of the mittens over the fingers of the gloves. Works a charm.

[mikekelley]

You need to get these!

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pow-Gloves-Pho-Tog-Glove/PWG0017M.html?CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&CMP_SKU=PWG0039&mv_pc=r126

They rule.

[JohnJ80]

I've had great luck with these:

http://swanyamerica.com/dimg/9b2cf93bfff2569b7ac52c48448a7361.jpg

Toaster mittens from Swany.

You undo that zipper and you can get your whole hand out of the mitten encased in the glove liner like interior. I just shot a whole alpine ski meet in about 10F weather for 4 hours with no issues.

Works great.

J.

[xander2188]

I dont shoot a ton in cold weather, but when i do, i wear a pair of mechanix work gloves. They are designed for working on cars and stuff so they let you keep all you finger dexterity and they kind of keep your hands warm. Or i use the fingerless mittens with the big top part that can fold over and cover all the tips of your fingers if you want.

[PBeeee]

North Face has just come out with some iPod friendly gloves, little rubber finger tips for operating controls. I've only seen a pic but I intend to try some at our local ski shop when they get them in. They look perfect for cameras. Anyone see them?

Are they what you mean by etips? I do have small hands......

[Jon]

I've had great luck with these:

http://swanyamerica.com/dimg/9b2cf93bfff2569b7ac52c48448a7361.jpg

Toaster mittens from Swany.

You undo that zipper and you can get your whole hand out of the mitten encased in the glove liner like interior. I just shot a whole alpine ski meet in about 10F weather for 4 hours with no issues.

Works great.

J.
I have a pair of those as well. I also have a couple of pair of fleece glove-mittens from our local hardware store that I use with silk gloves for less-extreme conditions.

[DisrupTer911]

http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3651750

I've been using these for 2 years now and they are fantastic. "Wind-Proof" but not water proof. they do get soggy if soaked. but otherwise, they have worked extremely well for photography gloves.

Even using my 1D2 i can multi-finger button press to change settings with ease.

[Tom H. Photography]

I just bought these Gore Bike gloves a few weeks ago. I didn't buy them to use with my camera but I tried them out in the snow yesterday and they work great. They are wind and waterproof and they stay very warm. But the fingers are nimble enough to allow operating the camera.

http://www.worldcycling.com/images/GBMGCD_tn.jpg

[S30L28]

I use the mittens that can convert into fingerless gloves. They work really well in regards to turning dials and such and do a decent job at keeping your hand warm, but they leave your fingers cold. I've used other gloves before, and I've chose these because I have full control with my dials, which is important to me.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/stylewatch/blog/070115/mitten_glove_300x400.jpg

I ran into a situation the other night where I went on a shoot at 12am without gloves in -22 C weather. I stopped shooting after 15 minutes.

[masterwillems]

Just use thick woolly fingerless gloves so I can turn the dials easily but still staying warm. Bought them for around €5,- in the local military store.

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

http://www.amazon.com/Youngstown-Glove-Co-03-3110-80-M-Performance/dp/B0000950R2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1262605379&sr=8-2

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41EQNnHkBML._SL500_AA280_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0000950R2/sr=8-2/qid=1262605379/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi&qid=1262605379&sr=8-2)

[sctbiggs]

something similar to these... they are technically made for texting... lol, gloves for texting. what a world we live in...

http://www.gloves-online.com/proddetail.php?prod=FH-13

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y298/nine7grand/Freehands-Leather-4-1.jpg

[medic583]

Have used these Fabricator Gloves from Mechanix Wear (http://www.mechanix.com/fabricator-glove) for the longest time at work (extricating people from wrecks, lifting/using aluminum equipment, etc...) and found the leather on the back side cuts the wind yet still allows full movement and control. The hands still get cold in -30 to -40 Celcius... but then just have another pair of thicker mitts to throw the hands in for a bit to warm up and then go at 'er again.

http://www.mechanix.com/uploads/store/products/22/thumbnails/MW09_MFG_05_H_400x500.jpg

For the camera work... a lot less time is spent physically moving (less blood flow/movement in the hands) around so find the fingers get a bit colder yet have more time to use the mitts on top... best thing I've found so far though in the frozen bush here.

[jdizzle]

I've been using my Outdoor Research gloves without issues. It has rubber at the tips to get a good grip on the camera. I can see how it can be an issue if one has big hands but, using a liner with fingerless gloves would work as well

[JohnJ80]

Cold is apparently relative.

When I'm shooting out in the cold, none of these lightweight gloves would matter. If it's warm enough to use them, I'd just take my gloves off or wouldn't be wearing them. For example, I have to shoot 4 ski meets this week and the temp *might* warm up to single digits. If it hits mid twenties, I don't bother with gloves - when I need to use the camera I just take off my mitts or gloves and put them back on when done.

J.

[Kafn8td]

Cold is apparently relative.

I was thinking the same thing. -9* F ambient all weekend about 20 below with wind chill, I had gloves for my gloves!

[JohnJ80]

Exactly. I skied this weekend - Sunday morning started out at -29F (actual temp, no windchill). When it warmed up to zero, felt like a heat wave. Once I get through the first deep below zero day, then it's no big deal anymore.

For most of these thin gloves, I really don't see the need for them I guess. If it's that warm that one would wear gloves like that, then I can go quite extended periods of time with no gloves on. Otherwise, the strategy is to use real gloves or mitts with glove liners for the time when actually shooting. If it's really, really cold, you can use serious gloves and still operate the camera just fine. Been there done that too.

J.

[Tom H. Photography]

Exactly. I skied this weekend - Sunday morning started out at -29F (actual temp, no windchill). When it warmed up to zero, felt like a heat wave. Once I get through the first deep below zero day, then it's no big deal anymore.

For most of these thin gloves, I really don't see the need for them I guess. If it's that warm that one would wear gloves like that, then I can go quite extended periods of time with no gloves on. Otherwise, the strategy is to use real gloves or mitts with glove liners for the time when actually shooting. If it's really, really cold, you can use serious gloves and still operate the camera just fine. Been there done that too.

J.

Well good luck to you for having such good resistance to cold. Where we live it usually doesn't get that cold, but when it does, these gloves are the difference between staying inside or going out shooting. I prefer the second option.

[bigrob]

You need to get these!

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pow-Gloves-Pho-Tog-Glove/PWG0017M.html?CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&CMP_SKU=PWG0039&mv_pc=r126

They rule.

Just wondered how warm these are?

[AJCPhotography]

I have some very thin TOG24 gloves like this:

http://www.estore.tog24.com/Accessories_Gloves_Fleece/BIGFOOT.html

[dovaka]

I use the mittens that can convert into fingerless gloves. They work really well in regards to turning dials and such and do a decent job at keeping your hand warm, but they leave your fingers cold. I've used other gloves before, and I've chose these because I have full control with my dials, which is important to me.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/stylewatch/blog/070115/mitten_glove_300x400.jpg

I ran into a situation the other night where I went on a shoot at 12am without gloves in -22 C weather. I stopped shooting after 15 minutes.

i have some very similar to these and i love them for most winter activities

[Kafn8td]

I wear a thin liner and then have a mitten like above that's built for colder weather.

[NicolasRubio]

North Face Etip Gloves!

http://eu.thenorthface.com/tnf-eu-en/men/accessories/etip-glove.html?colour=592

[m3pj]

These work well for me, similar concept from REI (http://www.rei.com/product/773910), thumbs can also poke out

http://media.rei.com/media/vv/d5ef35a0-ea3d-48f4-a75f-13fc38c23708.jpg

[tvphotog]

There's a winter glove thread each cold season, but I think this is one of the best and the most varied that I've seen.

[le37]

I use my Winter/Cold weather golf gloves
Extra grippy palm & fingers. Not bulky. Warm.

Footjoy WinterSof Gloves
http://www.carlsgolfland.com/shop/images/T/FTJWINTER_175.jpg

[EveryMilesAMemory]

Just wondered how warm these are?

I think the description on the website if funny enough to order them

"Trying to operate a camera while wearing bulky gloves is like trying to shave a kitten with a lawnmower. Pow designed the Pho-Tog Glove with convertible fingers to help you get the shot without freezing your phalanges."
bw!

[cfibanez]

Many thanks for all the responses!
Keep'em coming.
Your OP.

[PBeeee]

Re: small hands, although I plan to look at those North Face etips, I have used a pair of Mountain Hardware fleece liners for several years. They are a little heavier than p-pro or silk and are windproof. Thin enough for good dexterity. Plenty warm enough for Montana 90% of the time. The cold thing is all relative though, we were just in Florida and when it got to 65F we actually saw people in down coats!!!!

[ions]

I got these (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524442617628&FOLDER<>folder_id=2534374302698971&bmUID=1262703296325) from MEC (http://www.mec.ca/Main/home.jsp?bmUID=1262703351814). Given the lightness of them they're surprisingly windproof, they do live up to the name Windstopper. I've had no problem getting around my 7D wearing them in temperatures as low as -10°C so far.

[hania]

I use the mittens that can convert into fingerless gloves. They work really well in regards to turning dials and such and do a decent job at keeping your hand warm, but they leave your fingers cold. I've used other gloves before, and I've chose these because I have full control with my dials, which is important to me.

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/stylewatch/blog/070115/mitten_glove_300x400.jpg

I ran into a situation the other night where I went on a shoot at 12am without gloves in -22 C weather. I stopped shooting after 15 minutes.

I also have some with the thumb also being able to be exposed - called 'windshield' in the uk.
Went out early at -6C though windchill made it much colder. After about 10mins I couldn't move my fingers & they were white & very painful.

I am thinking of getting liners now also.

[buddy4344]

I use these from LLBean (http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=20516&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&from=SR&feat=sr). Not bad for $35.

[S30L28]

I also have some with the thumb also being able to be exposed - called 'windshield' in the uk.
Went out early at -6C though windchill made it much colder. After about 10mins I couldn't move my fingers & they were white & very painful.

I am thinking of getting liners now also.

Make sure they're lined! Otherwise, they're quite useless in wind. I used mine in -20C (temp! not windchill) here in Iowa the other night. My fingers were raw after 20 minutes.

[quadwing]

Anything by Descente is great!

[JohnJ80]

Well good luck to you for having such good resistance to cold. Where we live it usually doesn't get that cold, but when it does, these gloves are the difference between staying inside or going out shooting. I prefer the second option.

It's not a resistance to cold, it's understanding how to dress in the cold. If you keep your core properly warm, your appendages stay warm. For example, if you feet are getting cold it's often because you don't have proper insulation on your legs. Same goes for your hands and arms. In other words, it makes no sense to put on major gloves and then have improper insulation on your core and appendages. You hands will still get cold. But, if you are properly insulated, you can easily keep your hands and feet warm with reasonable gloves (or no gloves in light cold).

Also, having a proper hat (throwing fashion to the winds) is essential for keeping your hands and feet warm.

For example, this weekend when I was skiing in -29F weather, I had about 7 layers on including two that were down and thinsulate. I had serious head protection too. When I put on my mittens, I added those little heater packs. That created a different problem - my hands were actually too warm and I had to remove my gloves for the chairlift ride up each time to prevent sweating. I had bare hands at -29F and I was just fine for periods of 5-10 minutes. The reason for that is my core was nice and warm - warm meaning that if I was inside for 5 minutes with that much on and sealed up, I would start to sweat and be very uncomfortable. That is probably more insulation that most people would believe they need in those conditions. Dressed like this, I could easily stay out for 2-3 hours comfortably and longer without a problem.

The good news is that the clothing out now is so good that you don't need to feel like the Michelin man when you go out in it. It's all about proper laying. Most people, even those who think they know how to do it, don't do it properly - and they get cold hands and feet because their core is not warm enough.

J.

[TaDa]

Just bought a pair of the Aquatech Sensory Gloves. THEY ARE AWESOME. I don't know how I've shot without these for so long. Great design of just being able to slip your fingers through the hole to shoot and then back in during downtime.

[MDJAK]

I bought the Aquatech glove last Sunday at B&H. I've yet to use them. But I was surprised that they are so lightweight. They look like winter gloves, yet weigh mere ounces.

[tvphotog]

Just bought a pair of the Aquatech Sensory Gloves. THEY ARE AWESOME. I don't know how I've shot without these for so long. Great design of just being able to slip your fingers through the hole to shoot and then back in during downtime.

I bought the Aquatech glove last Sunday at B&H. I've yet to use them. But I was surprised that they are so lightweight. They look like winter gloves, yet weigh mere ounces.

And for those really cold days, I found that the thin silk liners (these have a little Lycra in them for fit) (http://www.rei.com/product/772085) (these are polypro with gripper finger tips) (http://www.rei.com/product/773312)add another layer. They're warm but so thin that you don't have to cut off the index finger and thumb tips, just slip them through the holes. The thin silk allows adequate button and knob control without losing heat.

[TaDa]

I bought the Aquatech glove last Sunday at B&H. I've yet to use them. But I was surprised that they are so lightweight. They look like winter gloves, yet weigh mere ounces.

Son of a bi...dog in heat. I have to go return my gloves now. I refuse to wear gloves that a Nikon user wears :p

[TaDa]

Yeah, I have a pair of glove liners from Patagonia. Honestly though, the Aquatech's are very light, but really warm. I don't predict needing the liners outside of an arctic zone.

[tvphotog]

Yeah, I have a pair of glove liners from Patagonia. Honestly though, the Aquatech's are very light, but really warm. I don't predict needing the liners outside of an arctic zone.

The OP is basically up there.

[MDJAK]

Son of a bi...dog in heat. I have to go return my gloves now. I refuse to wear gloves that a Nikon user wears :p

don't be so hasty. First, I haven't taken them out of the plastic wrap they come in. Yeah, I dumped the white box right back in the B&H dude's hands as the Elinchrom boxes were about all I could carry 10 blocks to my car.

Second, I'm eyeing that MKIV, so I may only be a halfanikon shooter. :lol:
me

[Tom H. Photography]

It's not a resistance to cold, it's understanding how to dress in the cold. If you keep your core properly warm, your appendages stay warm. For example, if you feet are getting cold it's often because you don't have proper insulation on your legs. Same goes for your hands and arms. In other words, it makes no sense to put on major gloves and then have improper insulation on your core and appendages. You hands will still get cold. But, if you are properly insulated, you can easily keep your hands and feet warm with reasonable gloves (or no gloves in light cold).

Also, having a proper hat (throwing fashion to the winds) is essential for keeping your hands and feet warm.

For example, this weekend when I was skiing in -29F weather, I had about 7 layers on including two that were down and thinsulate. I had serious head protection too. When I put on my mittens, I added those little heater packs. That created a different problem - my hands were actually too warm and I had to remove my gloves for the chairlift ride up each time to prevent sweating. I had bare hands at -29F and I was just fine for periods of 5-10 minutes. The reason for that is my core was nice and warm - warm meaning that if I was inside for 5 minutes with that much on and sealed up, I would start to sweat and be very uncomfortable. That is probably more insulation that most people would believe they need in those conditions. Dressed like this, I could easily stay out for 2-3 hours comfortably and longer without a problem.

The good news is that the clothing out now is so good that you don't need to feel like the Michelin man when you go out in it. It's all about proper laying. Most people, even those who think they know how to do it, don't do it properly - and they get cold hands and feet because their core is not warm enough.

J.

In other words, it makes no sense to put on major gloves and then have improper insulation on your core and appendages.
Did I mention anywhere that you don't have to dress properly in cold? Gloves are part of a kit, and as such there is good reason to discuss which gloves are good for photography...
you can easily keep your hands and feet warm with reasonable gloves.
My point exactly.
When I put on my mittens, I added those little heater packs.
I don't see a point for these unless you are in serious arctic conditions for very long periods.
I had bare hands at -29F and I was just fine for periods of 5-10 minutes.
5 to 10 minutes, after you overheated your hands with heater packs and while skiing. Heavy exercise causes more blood to flow and blood vessels to open, giving you more heat because you burn more calories. Being outdoors shooting is not what I call heavy exercise. Spending somewhere looking for the perfect moment without gloves will cause you to loose heat through your exposed hands very quickly.
Dressed like this, I could easily stay out for 2-3 hours comfortably and longer without a problem.
This being with your light gloves on as mentioned before? That again being my point.

[cfibanez]

Thanks guys for your input. Amazing response!

I wanted to give a little feedback. Today I got the Sensory Gloves from Aquatech (those pictured in post #4 above).

Simply stunning! I am dying to get out in that freezing artic air and shoot!

Your OP.

[bigrob]

Thanks guys for your input. Amazing response!

I wanted to give a little feedback. Today I got the Sensory Gloves from Aquatech (those pictured in post #4 above).

Please let us know how you get on. If they are warm enough for Sweden, then they are warm enough for the UK.

[itzcryptic]

It's not a resistance to cold, it's understanding how to dress in the cold. If you keep your core properly warm, your appendages stay warm. For example, if you feet are getting cold it's often because you don't have proper insulation on your legs. Same goes for your hands and arms. In other words, it makes no sense to put on major gloves and then have improper insulation on your core and appendages. You hands will still get cold. But, if you are properly insulated, you can easily keep your hands and feet warm with reasonable gloves (or no gloves in light cold).

Also, having a proper hat (throwing fashion to the winds) is essential for keeping your hands and feet warm.

For example, this weekend when I was skiing in -29F weather, I had about 7 layers on including two that were down and thinsulate. I had serious head protection too. When I put on my mittens, I added those little heater packs. That created a different problem - my hands were actually too warm and I had to remove my gloves for the chairlift ride up each time to prevent sweating. I had bare hands at -29F and I was just fine for periods of 5-10 minutes. The reason for that is my core was nice and warm - warm meaning that if I was inside for 5 minutes with that much on and sealed up, I would start to sweat and be very uncomfortable. That is probably more insulation that most people would believe they need in those conditions. Dressed like this, I could easily stay out for 2-3 hours comfortably and longer without a problem.

The good news is that the clothing out now is so good that you don't need to feel like the Michelin man when you go out in it. It's all about proper laying. Most people, even those who think they know how to do it, don't do it properly - and they get cold hands and feet because their core is not warm enough.

J.

I regularly go into below 0F conditions in a freezer with a pair of pants, t-shirt and long sleeve button shirt. Same stuff I wear in the 90 degree weather. If I throw on a pair of gloves while working in there, I can stay in there about twice as long. Gloves make a huge difference.

[cfibanez]

Glad to report on the awesome performance of the Sensory Gloves from Aquatech. Ordered online (S-size) and they fit perfectly tight as they should for photography. Being able to stick out your fingers when needed is a huge difference and works very well. They are light and very comfortable. For the same reason, I don't think they will keep your hands very warm below -10°C. But I doubt any other glove will. At least not one that allows you to take pictures with them on.

[tvphotog]

Glad to report on the awesome performance of the Sensory Gloves from Aquatech. Ordered online (S-size) and they fit perfectly tight as they should for photography. Being able to stick out your fingers when needed is a huge difference and works very well. They are light and very comfortable. For the same reason, I don't think they will keep your hands very warm below -10°C. But I doubt any other glove will. At least not one that allows you to take pictures with them on.
Use the silk glove liners from REI. They take up no space and will double the warmth of the Aquatecs.

[cfibanez]

Use the silk glove liners from REI. They take up no space and will double the warmth of the Aquatecs.

Can you still pop out your finger tips?

[tvphotog]

Can you still pop out your finger tips?
Yes, very easily. They barely add any bulk.

These are the ones (http://www.rei.com/product/772085) I use, but silk gloves are silk gloves. These have a little Lycra in them and fit very well.

[MDJAK]

those look a bit thick. I got a pair of very thin silk liners recently in Paragon Sporting Goods, probably one of the largest and most well equipped stores of its type anywhere (18th St. and Broadway in Manhattan) and they do indeed make the aquatech gloves very warm.

[petris]

I have tested many models and Divers or fishermans neoprene cloves are absolutely the best ones. You can find cloves about 3mm neoprene and handside with very well grip coating. These works well even in -25'C

here is some sample what i found in net..
http://www.ndiver.com/commercial_diving_site_2009/images/military_suit/gde/gloves/3mm.jpg

[cfibanez]

those look a bit thick. I got a pair of very thin silk liners recently in Paragon Sporting Goods, probably one of the largest and most well equipped stores of its type anywhere (18th St. and Broadway in Manhattan) and they do indeed make the aquatech gloves very warm.

Thanks. Do you mean THESE (http://www.paragonsports.com/product/Terramar-Silk-Interlock-Glove-Liner---Adult_10551_10051_221267_-1.htm)?

[2mnycars]

It's not a resistance to cold, it's understanding how to dress in the cold. If you keep your core properly warm, your appendages stay warm. For example, if you feet are getting cold it's often because you don't have proper insulation on your legs. Same goes for your hands and arms. In other words, it makes no sense to put on major gloves and then have improper insulation on your core and appendages. You hands will still get cold. But, if you are properly insulated, you can easily keep your hands and feet warm with reasonable gloves (or no gloves in light cold).

Also, having a proper hat (throwing fashion to the winds) is essential for keeping your hands and feet warm.

For example, this weekend when I was skiing in -29F weather, I had about 7 layers on including two that were down and thinsulate. I had serious head protection too. When I put on my mittens, I added those little heater packs. That created a different problem - my hands were actually too warm and I had to remove my gloves for the chairlift ride up each time to prevent sweating. I had bare hands at -29F and I was just fine for periods of 5-10 minutes. The reason for that is my core was nice and warm - warm meaning that if I was inside for 5 minutes with that much on and sealed up, I would start to sweat and be very uncomfortable. That is probably more insulation that most people would believe they need in those conditions. Dressed like this, I could easily stay out for 2-3 hours comfortably and longer without a problem.

The good news is that the clothing out now is so good that you don't need to feel like the Michelin man when you go out in it. It's all about proper laying. Most people, even those who think they know how to do it, don't do it properly - and they get cold hands and feet because their core is not warm enough.

J.

Thanks John. Well said.
DaveL
x-ski instructor (35 years)

[Exitspeed]

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead, but I thought I would suggest these. I just bought a pair and they are only $15 right now. I will be shooting in Detroit in Jan and have been looking for a good pair of gloves for years now. What I like about these is they actually look decent, and the fingers as well as the thumb have hoods. Obviously the thumb is important for us. Anyway, just thought I'd contribute.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_960579_003_01?rgn=0,0,2000,2000&scl=5.2631578947368425&fmt=jpeg&id=3sJpqYB1ddI0vnm1YDlHwt

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=751151&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=9e83ad53ac10705723ffaafe793f22b8&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp

[Nick5]

I have both the Lowepro and Aquatech.
They certainly come in handy...Badadump Pshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

[mitchman]

Do a search for "Winter Golf Gloves". They are thin enough that you can press buttons or use your iPhone. Been using them for years. Here are some examples:

http://www.uniquesportsaccessories.com/images/hjxtreme.gif
http://www.hobokengolf.com/store/images/ETO-GSG4700.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rX5WC_GE2ss/TNEDihMPr1I/AAAAAAAAALM/R_MJpw7lGKk/s320/41zKBgJGBXL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[tvphotog]

Thanks. Do you mean THESE (http://www.paragonsports.com/product/Terramar-Silk-Interlock-Glove-Liner---Adult_10551_10051_221267_-1.htm)?

Yes. I've always preferred the Aquatech's in the Fall, and the Aquatech's with these liners or polypro liners in the winter.

[MR do little]

Im looking for a winter glove that you can remove the top of, like in post #63. Seems kind of hard to find locally though.

Iv owned a pair of lowepro gloves, pure garbage, they fell apart after a moth or so. Regardless of the quality they won't do me much good this time of year anyway.

[jdizzle]

Im looking for a winter glove that you can remove the top of, like in post #63. Seems kind of hard to find locally though.

Iv owned a pair of lowepro gloves, pure garbage, they fell apart after a moth or so. Regardless of the quality they won't do me much good this time of year anyway.
Here you go Paul. :)
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Mens-Casual-Gloves/Mens-Fishing-Gloves|/pc/104797080/c/104746680/sc/105547680/i/104005080/Cabelas-Guidewear174-Glomitts/751151.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fcloth ing-mens-casual-clothing-mens-casual-gloves-mens-fishing-gloves%2F_%2FN-1102404%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104005080

[jdizzle]

I personally love my Outdoor Research gloves.

[Exitspeed]

Im looking for a winter glove that you can remove the top of, like in post #63. Seems kind of hard to find locally though.

Iv owned a pair of lowepro gloves, pure garbage, they fell apart after a moth or so. Regardless of the quality they won't do me much good this time of year anyway.

I posted the link. Just have Cabelas ship'em.

[MR do little]

Thanx guy's the shipping will be as much as the gloves i suspect, and i really would like to try the size before i buy.

[Exitspeed]

Thanx guy's the shipping will be as much as the gloves i suspect, and i really would like to try the size before i buy.


Ahhh, I didn't notice the location. ;)

Bummer.

[JohnJ80]

Ah, I think all of those would be way inadequate for Detroit in January. You will need to be able to cover up your hands completely. Those sorts of gloves won't keep you warm for long - unless you are expecting them to work for 10-20 minutes or so.

You need something like this:
http://www.swanyamerica.com/cat.php?k=134469

These zip open and you can stick out a set of fingers that are covered in an integral glove liner. You can also drop one of those little heater packs into the glove from there to help add heat. I've used the non leather version of these skiing at very, very cold temps (-29F) through +20F and done photography in all of those temps.

I was just shooting a ski camp training at Copper Mountain this week (temp was about 10F or so and windy). I used these to shoot a state ski meet in Northern Minnesota at about -10F (not including windchill) and they worked great.

J.

[DeaconG]

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead, but I thought I would suggest these. I just bought a pair and they are only $15 right now. I will be shooting in Detroit in Jan and have been looking for a good pair of gloves for years now. What I like about these is they actually look decent, and the fingers as well as the thumb have hoods. Obviously the thumb is important for us. Anyway, just thought I'd contribute.
http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_960579_003_01?rgn=0,0,2000,2000&scl=5.2631578947368425&fmt=jpeg&id=3sJpqYB1ddI0vnm1YDlHwt

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=751151&categoryId=0&parentCategoryId=0&subCategoryId=0&indexId=0&itemGUID=9e83ad53ac10705723ffaafe793f22b8&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp

Those look real similar to a set of gloves I found on the Duluth Trading website:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/gloves-for-men/50041.aspx?feature=product_8

The DTPro Carpenter's Gloves look interesting too:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/gloves-for-men/80011.aspx?feature=product_9

And yes, it does get cold in Florida!:)

[tvphotog]

Those look real similar to a set of gloves I found on the Duluth Trading website:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/gloves-for-men/50041.aspx?feature=product_8

The DTPro Carpenter's Gloves look interesting too:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/gloves-for-men/80011.aspx?feature=product_9

And yes, it does get cold in Florida!:)

The carpenter's gloves don't look very warm. But if you don't like your photos, you can always take a hammer to the camera!

That's a great price on the mitts.

[Exitspeed]

Ah, I think all of those would be way inadequate for Detroit in January. You will need to be able to cover up your hands completely. Those sorts of gloves won't keep you warm for long - unless you are expecting them to work for 10-20 minutes or so.

You need something like this:
http://www.swanyamerica.com/cat.php?k=134469

These zip open and you can stick out a set of fingers that are covered in an integral glove liner. You can also drop one of those little heater packs into the glove from there to help add heat. I've used the non leather version of these skiing at very, very cold temps (-29F) through +20F and done photography in all of those temps.

I was just shooting a ski camp training at Copper Mountain this week (temp was about 10F or so and windy). I used these to shoot a state ski meet in Northern Minnesota at about -10F (not including windchill) and they worked great.

J.

I live in Milwaukee so I'm used to the cold by Jan. Last year in Detroit I had some regular gloves that I kept having to put on and take off and I managed. We were at the Packard Plant for probably 3 hours and I was good. These look like a good compromise. Plus I will have some hand warmers in my coat pockets. I'll let you guys know how they work out though.

[Joe Ravenstein]

I have gloves from Bass Pro for winter fishing and the forefinger tip is absent along with the thumb and the bird fingertip. I have no issues with repurposing items as needed.

[Exitspeed]

An Update on the gloves I bought.

I freakin love them. We've had a pretty cold winter here in WI and they have kept me perfectly warm. You do need to make sure you put the mitt and thumb covers on when you're out for long periods of time obviously.

I made my trip to Detroit and did some urban exploring at the MCS and they served me well there too.

If I could change anything about them I would make the fingertips and palm have some type of grip, and make them juuust a little thicker.

When they gloves are used up I will be looking for some that are just link it.

[adivineeternity]

Psh... You guys and your fancy-pants winter gloves. I bought mine for a buck at a Dollar Tree. They work for me, other than freezing my fingers off if it gets below 20F. Then again, if it's below 20F, I'm probably hibernating and have no interest in being outside, anyway.

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr337/LindyLadyBear33/Photoon2011-01-29at0516.jpg

For the record, my palms actually stay pretty dang warm, all things considered, and they are sufficient for driving, as well. Reinforce between the fingers a bit and snip some of the random stray ends and I'll call it a day. I have more time than money, that's for sure.

[Bang Bang Boy]

Heck I use a pair of designer leather gloves picked up in a normal clothing store. Sure they cost a fortune but damn they look good. Snug fit and no problem to use with my EOS cameras. It's somewhat of a bitch to screw in the tripod mount with them on though.

[S.Horton]

Generally, I use hunting gear for outdoor photography.

These are my shooting gloves:
http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/men/gloves-and-mittens/gloves/brand/Cabela%2527s/1278189007000

[tvphotog]

THe best I've found for cold weather is a pair of Aquatechs one size up from my usual size with a pair of thin polypro liners. Your finger and thumb are covered even when outside the Aquatech glove.

[Lone Rider]

Psh... You guys and your fancy-pants winter gloves. I bought mine for a buck at a Dollar Tree. They work for me, other than freezing my fingers off if it gets below 20F. Then again, if it's below 20F, I'm probably hibernating and have no interest in being outside, anyway.

LOL......:D ;)

[Ryno]

i wear these...

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2426/powshockerxl30.jpg

they also come in handy for this...

http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/cache/images/1248589049-807470-400x298-1248587673HPIM2311.JPG
stolen from HERE (http://www.snowboardingforum.com/boards/18600-glove-thread-2.html)

[JohnJ80]

Psh... You guys and your fancy-pants winter gloves. I bought mine for a buck at a Dollar Tree. They work for me, other than freezing my fingers off if it gets below 20F. Then again, if it's below 20F, I'm probably hibernating and have no interest in being outside, anyway.

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr337/LindyLadyBear33/Photoon2011-01-29at0516.jpg

For the record, my palms actually stay pretty dang warm, all things considered, and they are sufficient for driving, as well. Reinforce between the fingers a bit and snip some of the random stray ends and I'll call it a day. I have more time than money, that's for sure.

I don't even use gloves above 20F.

J.

[2mnycars]

JohnJ--I'm the same way. After teaching skiing for 35 years I often go gloveless for short times. Unless there's a high wind. Those dollar-store wonders won't do anything in the wind or if they get wet.

John--there's what we know; what we know we don't know; and what we don't know we don't know!

Best,