Keeping warm: Going to be in Colorado in a few months for a week. Due to bad knees the skis are not coming out. Having a week there I would like to use the time and shoot LOTS of...

A.I.R. Loc: Carmel IN

Going to be in Colorado in a few months for a week. Due to bad knees the skis are not coming out. Having a week there I would like to use the time and shoot LOTS of pictures. My question is, what gloves would you suggest that would keep hands warm but still be able to manipulate all the cameras button? Thick ones would be too bulky and I don't want to be taking off and putting back on. With new technology there has to be some gloves that would work in these situations. Appreciate any suggestions you may have.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

There are lots of choices.
https://www.google.com/search?q=photography+gloves&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&sxsrf=ACYBGNTAYil933s5JVmKFJDUYGqF5PDg6A:1580131861502&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiChbby8aPnAhWmxFkKHRarA9YQsxh6BAgPECw&biw=1920&bih=937

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I got these for our trip to Iceland (windproof). They worked out well, but I did have to get used to using the camera with them (good to do prior in any case).
I was able to use the BBF and shutter with them on, no problem.
But some of the other buttons were a bit cumbersome, but not all.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/113478?page=windproof-sweater-fleece-gloves&bc=&feat=windproof%20gloves-SR0&csp=a&attrValue_0=Alloy%20Gray%20Heather&searchTerm=windproof%20gloves

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

When I was in a cold climate lately, a friend loaned me some gloves to use. They had fingers with no tips, and a mitten-type top that went over them. They worked really well. Unfortunately, I have no idea where they got them. I would google "fingerless gloves."

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

AzPicLady wrote:

When I was in a cold climate lately, a friend loaned me some gloves to use. They had fingers with no tips, and a mitten-type top that went over them. They worked really well. Unfortunately, I have no idea where they got them. I would google "fingerless gloves."

Something like that was what I was hoping to find, but was unable to do so before we left.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

AzPicLady wrote:

When I was in a cold climate lately, a friend loaned me some gloves to use. They had fingers with no tips, and a mitten-type top that went over them. They worked really well. Unfortunately, I have no idea where they got them. I would google "fingerless gloves."

I got mine in the sports (hunting) dept of a store similar to Wal-Mart but much smaller (Bi-Mart).

They look like the below, but thumb can be bared also:

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

You may want to check out "Hot Hands Hand Warmers"; and also the ones made for inside your shoes! I used some in my insulated boots while in Alaska, 2017. I was amazed(!) at the difference! They are quite thin, made for inside gloves (and shoes), and not hot, just warm, plus last for 10 hours, or 18 hours,depending on which size you use. My use was in negative temps (-20,-10F), and they were wonder workers! I could kick myself for not trying them 2 weeks sooner! Very worth at least trying some out. At the end of winter, you can find them on clearance, at stores. Cheap! You will wonder 'Why didn't I try these years ago"...

smilenangler Loc: The Flood City, Pa.

My son got me a pair of seal skins for cold weather fishing.
They fit tightly to the hand, nice...

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Depends how cold it is (and whether there is wind) but I usually just wear a tight fitting cheap pair ($1.29ish) of those universally found brown cotton gloves that I cut the two finger tips out. I then carry hand warmers in each pocket and use if not shooting.

henryp Loc: New York, NY

Longshadow wrote:

Something like that was what I was hoping to find, but was unable to do so before we left.

Plenty to choose from here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=gloves&filters=fct_category%3Aphoto_gloves_26450

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

henryp wrote:

Plenty to choose from here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=gloves&filters=fct_category%3Aphoto_gloves_26450

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I bought a lightweight, propane fueled "fireplace". It is near silent and will warm anything near it.

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wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

A.I.R. wrote:

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If you are going through the Denver area, you can look at gloves at Cabela's on the south end of the Denver area. Hunters have the same problem as photographers in this case. They should have a full range of appropriate gloves for your situation. And if they don't, they are plenty of other hunting stores, Wal Mart, and Mike's Camera to go to and see if they have something that catch your fancy along with functionality.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

A.I.R. wrote:

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I suggest you go to the store with your camera and try gloves out along with your camera.

aschweik Loc: NE Ohio

I have a couple pair of gloves similar to what Linda showed. Whatever gloves you choose, I would recommend keeping your camera on a strap around your neck. Gloves can be cumbersome and slippery at times. The hand warmer suggestion is a good one also! They work great.