Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Just spent several early mornings shooting in 20 degree temperatures. My half gloves and foldback mittens didn't cut it. My exposed finger tips got seriously cold!
I just ordered and returned a pair of Aquatech Sensory gloves. Tried em on and didn't like em.
Anyone have any recommendations that won't break the bank?

Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

Sorry to hear this. I recently purchased a pair, but have not test driven.

Steve_m Loc: Southern California

Move to Florida.

Haydon

Anthony Morganti recommends a rather inexpensive but effective way to keep your hands warm in cold weather.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ZKmh6HHlU&x-yt-cl=84503534&x-yt-ts=1421914688

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I think you've tried everything I was going to suggest, don't know what else to say other than waite until the weather warms up.

Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Good gloves are actually pretty cheep! They are not very stylish though...

First, 20 degrees is pretty warm, but as you found it is absolutely cold enough to make your life miserable! The same is also true at 30, 40 and even 50 degrees (never mind -20F which is what is is outside here at the moment).

The catch to warm extremities, both your hands and your feet, is to keep them dry and surrounded with static dry air. You also have to maintain good blood circulation. That means that skin tight gloves, whether they are very thick or very thin, just don't get it. It also means the gloves must be able to breath. No plastics, no rubber, and not even leather!

What I wear virtually all of the time are cotton "Monkey Gloves". They used to be exclusively made by Wells Lamont, but patents have run out and there are others making them. Wells Lamont always made the best ones, but none of the stores here carry them now. I'm not sure what the brand I have now is.

They also come in green, but most of them are yellow. I believe the Wells Lamont #300 cotton gloves labeled "Handy Andy" are the right ones. If they are thin and have no lining, it's the wrong type.

They need to be too big for you! Throw them in the wash before even bothering to wear them. They are better after being worn a lot and washed a few times. And keep a spare dry pair in your pocket.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Well....I would never have thought of anything like that!...very interesting.
It doesn't sound very appealing but I may give it a try.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

A suggestion with some appeal.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Thank you. Are you able to operate the camera controls with those things on?

NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.

I have a pair of Under Armor glove liners that I use. They have some grip stripes on the fingers and palms that make them work better than my previous liners. I use them to keep from holding directly onto the metal camera body that acts like a heat sink. You could try some under your half finger gloves, and see if it helps some. Though at 20 degrees it may not make much difference... They are black so when the sun is shining it's helps warm my hands some. You might try some tactical gloves if that doesn't work, but they might be pricey I haven't looked. You might also want to explore winter cycling gloves. They are meant to be wind proof warm and have a grip texture as well. I like Sierra Trading Post for stuff like that, they have good prices.

NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.

These look interesting, what do you think?
http://www.rei.com/product/789290/gore-bike-wear-windstopper-radiator-bike-gloves

Or maybe these?
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/giro-proof-winter-cycling-gloves-insulated-for-men~p~8265p/?filterString=cycling-gloves-and-protection~d~100%2F&colorFamily=01

Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Everything he suggested will technically work.

None of it is recommended. (Except perhaps the petroleum jelly for cold protection under circumstances that football players or skiers might use it, but not for photographers.)

Don't use Ziplok bags for cameras. Use large kitchen sized plastic trash bags. Far better, much less expensive. And don't waste time or money on a desiccant.

Thin gloves and tight gloves (or worse yet gloves that are both) are an absolute no no.

Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

If they've been worn for awhile and washed a couple times, yes.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

Who could argue with cold weather gear recommendations from Barrow Alaska.
I'll give them a try.

Elliern Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC

On my to do list for next winter!