Need suggestions for warm winter gloves.

[Dangerously Amused]

I have to buy a new pair of gloves this year, for snow shoveling and other outdoor activities. I already bought one pair of what were advertised as warm, waterproof "ski" gloves in December, but after about fifteen minutes in the cold my fingers are freezing. I don't know much about what the good outdoor clothing brands are these days, and I don't want to waste money on a poor quality item again.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Guava Jelly]

1. Llama gloves :o)

http://www.mountlehmanllamas.com/trivia77.html

[Dangerously Amused]

2. You!

Ha ha, I shoulda known. :)


If I was a smart girl, I'd figure out how to get the llamas to do the shoveling for me.

[Guava Jelly]

5. I'll come over wearing this and shovel for ya :o)

:hi: D_A I am glad that I didn't disappoint(Me not disappointing a lady feels sort of weird and alien to me):dunce:

[Dangerously Amused]

7. OMG!

:rofl:


I would love that! People would probably honk and throw money at you besides. :bounce:


Ah, you'll never disappoint me.

[Guava Jelly]

9. I'm in the wrong field I guess

I would have never guessed llama wear could be so lucrative.
I'll be right there to see if i can figure out a way to disappoint you ;)

[KitchenWitch]

3. Get some gloves with Thinsulate in them

Thinsulate is teh Awesome for warmness.

I wish I still had mine (gave them away before I moved here to California), I would send them to you.

[Dangerously Amused]

6. Aw, you are too sweet!

Offering to give me your warm gloves! :hug:


I thought Thinsulate would work too, and actually the pair I bought has Thinsulate in them. The tag says "Thinsulate insulation, 40 grams." So... I don't know. The gloves themselves are an off-brand though, so maybe they didn't use very much Thinsulate. Like just enough to say they use it so they could make the sale.

I think you have the better idea in moving to CA.


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[Gormy Cuss]

12. Off brands, the problem is usually with the way the stitching was done.

If the seams aren't properly sealed you can have a pound of Thinsulate in each glove and your fingers will still get cold because of leaking at the stitches.

For shoveling, mittens are a better bet because you don't need finger dexterity. Having only one chamber for your hand means fewer seams and your fingers stay warmer because they're together and there's less heat loss. The thumb may get cold if unless there's good insulation in that part of the glove. If you have thin knit gloves you can wear them under mittens for even more warmth.

[Dangerously Amused]

15. Thank you!

I took your suggestion and wore a pair of thinner gloves (more like driving gloves) which also have Thinsulate in them, under my "ski" gloves. It took some effort to get the second pair of gloves over the first, and then I didn't have a lot of dexterity, BUT... for the first time my hands didn't even start to get cold during the entire time I had to shovel. Yay!


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[Rosie1223]

4. Look for Seirus Brand

They are kinda cashy but they are warm!

www.seirus.com

[Dangerously Amused]

8. Ha ha, I read that as "series." :D

Thanks for the suggestion, and the link. I like their "MsChief" gloves. I'm going to see if I can find a local dealer now.


:hi:

[billyskank]

10. My pockets.

:7

[Dangerously Amused]

11. God I love you!

:rofl:


:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

13. Do you have an REI near you?

They carry many different types of gloves and glove liners. Their staff has always impressed me with their knowledge of the gear that they carry. I've been very happy with their brand of thinsulate-lined gloves.

[Dangerously Amused]

16. I just checked and there is one about 30 miles away.

And as luck would have it, I have business in that very neighborhood later this week. Now I'm gonna stop in there and see what they got! Maybe on sale, even. Thanks for the tip!


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[riderinthestorm]

14. I'm outside all day, every day in Illinois

I use a pair of fingerless gloves, then layer a pair of either Thinsulate gloves over the top, or a pair of mittens, depending on what job I am doing.

When I ride or handle the horses, I use the Thinsulate gloves. When I am driving a tractor or shovelling or something that doesn't require finger dexterity, I use the mittens since the fingers are together in the mitten and they stay warmer. But the fingerless gloves are always on underneath regardless of what I wear on top. Even now, I am sitting in my office in the barn, typing with my fingerless gloves on (heh).

I would also suggest that you look into warmer body wear as well. From my own experience, the warmer my "core" (body/torso) is, the warmer my extremities stay.

I know people swear that the only "real" way to stay warm is a good hat but they don't stay on my head very well (my hair is wild) so I can't offer any advice that way.

[Dangerously Amused]

17. I always wondered about those fingerless gloves.

About how well they work, I mean. I think the system you figured out with gloves/fingerless gloves/mittens has got to be the smartest way to go, it all makes sense. Thanks for that advice, I'm going to keep an eye out for some fingerless gloves and mittens.

You are also correct about the warmer body wear. I don't have a lot of the fancy outdoor stuff, and tend to layer with cotton knits, which I know doesn't retain heat well compared to other materials. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to invest in more suitable winter wear.

Ha ha, hats don't like to stay on my head either.


Thanks!

[Robb]

18. Two words:

Motorcycles and mushing. :)

Check for gloves specific for those activities. Believe me, your hands don't get colder than doing either of those things.

Once you slip on a pair of Held gloves, your fingers will never want anything else.