Waterproof Gloves
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fair point - but they're "showerproof" so coupled with the crafty use of your pockets would probably cover you for most activities
Another vote here for Sealskinz. I have the leather palm type. I have 2 pairs, one is a thin autumn and spring glove, the other is a thicker pair for being out in the depths of winter. Can't fault them.
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I have used Sealskinz for a couple of years now.
I use the Hunting gloves, for general outdoors use and walking. They are thin enough to allow use of GPS, compass etc, but keep the wind and wet out.
http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves/kj652-hunting-gloves-olive.html
I use the Hunting gloves, for general outdoors use and walking. They are thin enough to allow use of GPS, compass etc, but keep the wind and wet out.
http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/gloves/kj652-hunting-gloves-olive.html
Not sure my wallet would stretch to those ones!! And I'd certainly never be able to tell the wife how much they cost...
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Are they similar to the ones Mountainm was talking about? Or are they a different surplus glove? They look quite similar.
Hi,
I've had the same issues as yourself, and have ruined many a glove trying to find one that suits.
The glove that I currently have my hopes invested in are Carhartt N591 Grip Knuckle Gloves, available from many stockists.
I'll be honest and say I've yet to use them, but will be doing so this weekend, but first impressions look pretty good.
If they perform valiantly I'll let you know..
Good luck
I've had the same issues as yourself, and have ruined many a glove trying to find one that suits.
The glove that I currently have my hopes invested in are Carhartt N591 Grip Knuckle Gloves, available from many stockists.
I'll be honest and say I've yet to use them, but will be doing so this weekend, but first impressions look pretty good.
If they perform valiantly I'll let you know..
Good luck
The Barbour gloves aren't supposed to be waterproof, they're warm when wet - recently collected a load of ice from some freezing puddles to put out a smouldering fire pit. My hands were instantly cold and wet, but warm as toast within 2 minutes and stayed so for the remainder of the two miles or so home. Same principal as a wet suit, I use mine canoeing too.
A slightly cheaper version here: https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/sundridg...-550593.html?gclid=CMncksaC6rsCFYUewwod4CUA6w
Well worth it and very useful - don't do the wrist strap up too tight or you'll restrict circulation and make yourself colder.
Problem with gloves is that there is a hole in them. I you don't have a really good cuff on either the jacket sleeve or the glove you will get water on the inside anyway.
I've had something like this:
When working in cold and wet environments. They are dry. And warm if used with liners. Not really what you're looking for maybe, but they are very waterproof. You can find them in commercial fishing suppliers, work wear suppliers and in dive shops. Cheap too.
For wild stuff I've just used leather work gloves well waxed with a few pairs of liners. I like welders gloves, they take a beating and if you rip out the cotton liner you can fit a wool liner instead. And with some wax they are pretty water repellant.
I've had something like this:
When working in cold and wet environments. They are dry. And warm if used with liners. Not really what you're looking for maybe, but they are very waterproof. You can find them in commercial fishing suppliers, work wear suppliers and in dive shops. Cheap too.
For wild stuff I've just used leather work gloves well waxed with a few pairs of liners. I like welders gloves, they take a beating and if you rip out the cotton liner you can fit a wool liner instead. And with some wax they are pretty water repellant.
I wear sealskinz ultra grips for landscape photography, they're thin and flexible enough to be able to operate a camera through.
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