Which gloves for winter?

[Jason Claxton]

I recently got a cheap pair of thinsulate gloves from a garage,am I right in assuming they dont get any better.I'd really like to know if anybody reccomends any particular gloves for walking,also they need to be quite flexible so I can adjust my binoculars.I'm kitting up for the winter now.Cheers Jason.

[colincurry]

I use a glove with cut off fingers and a 'bag' fastened back with velcro that can be brought forward to cover all fingers like a mitten.

This is useful for cameras and binoculars. You can get them in A//y & N//y or try a fishing shop. I believe that you can also get them in neoprene.

Colin

[sunnydale]

Hi Jason,

I would recommend Sealskinz gloves. I use them for walking throughout the Winter and they are by far the best gloves I've had. Even if they get wet in the rain, my hands stay warm - which is great! They are windproof and breathable too!
They make some thinner types with 'ultra grip', so I guess these would be OK when you're out with your bino's.

Google them and take a look!

Tracey

[Richard G.]

I've got so many pairs of gloves; it's one of those uncontrollable fetishes
For wildlife watching I have a pair of Jack Pyke camo mitts. Fingers can be uncovered and thumb and first finger are fingerless for adjusting camera/bins. There's also a zipped pocket where you can put some of those gel hard warmers.

[Jason Claxton]

Brilliant stuff Colin and Tracey,I guessed there would be something a bit more technical out there,and if it works in the field and hasn't just been approved by a sales assistant even better

[Jason Claxton]

I like the look of those gloves too Richard,oh yeh.Looks like I'll be building up a collection too.Cheers Jason

[Richard G.]

Just had a quick look in my glove bag (yes, I have a bag dedicated to glove storage ).
Only 11 pairs, so not as bad as I'd thought...

[Jason Claxton]

Very practical these, Richard ,got anything a bit more glamourous,you know ,a friend wanted to know

[Richard G.]

LOL, no nothing with sequins or rubber, I'm afraid.
And mostly very dull and manly, only bit of colour is a red pair of cheap ski gloves, that I keep in my pack as spares in winter.

[sunnydale]

Well my stylish black sealskinz look more glamorous than Richards camo mitts!

I mean....who wants to walk around with tree stumps on their hands??