Gloves to buy for using in cold weather photography
Dec 31, 2012 01:17:34 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Tom, probably not better but more available, check out sporting goods/hunting stores, lots of warm and well engineered gloves. And they come in camo!
Tom O wrote:
Can anyone recommend gloves that are both warm and practical for wearing in cold weather while photographing.
Tom, probably not better but more available, check out sporting goods/hunting stores, lots of warm and well engineered gloves. And they come in camo!
I can personally attest to the fact that gloves in the archery hunting section of a store like Cabelas would surely provide better tactile opportunities than regular hunting gloves. RealTree used to sell an excellent two layer set, but the were expensive.
Dec 31, 2012 02:05:28 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Go to a running specialty store and look at the various gloves runners wear. There are several as mentioned above but my personal favorite are the Brooks gloves. Running gloves have the treated tips on the finger to allow for use with touch screens weather it's an ipod, iphone or touch screen watches.
Dec 31, 2012 06:19:41 #
I use cross country skiing gloves, they usually have leather palm and fingers and they are light weight. I use them for photography and curling.
I have tried the kind with the open fingers and my hands just get too cold
I have tried the kind with the open fingers and my hands just get too cold
Dec 31, 2012 06:22:05 #
You need gloves where the tips come off, personally I ride a lot and prefer my cycling gloves which have the finger ends removed
Dec 31, 2012 06:23:11 #
Tom O wrote:
Can anyone recommend gloves that are both warm and practical for wearing in cold weather while photographing.
Plain brown work gloves, I work with my hands all winter outside, we go through these like S%^%& through a goose, of all the gloves I've tried over 40 years in construction...still the best, we cut the finger tips off if needed. 2 pair if really cold. Those expensive fang dangled gloves other are suggesting don't keep your hands warm, they are to tight...unless you wear thinsulate under them or you stay close to the car. Maybe not fashionable...I buy a case of these every year for my guys.
http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Jersey-Cotton-Glove-Wrist/dp/B000YN0GZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356952566&sr=8-1&keywords=brown+cotton+work+gloves
Dec 31, 2012 06:33:13 #
hpucker99 wrote:
A 2 layer system is best. You can remove the oute... (show quote)
I layer..using wool Smartwool glove liners inside of Gordini mittens with wrist straps...I simply peel off the mitten and don't worry where to store them they simply hand on my wrist. I also keep some chemical glove warmers going in my pockets
Dec 31, 2012 06:35:10 #
The suggestions so far seem pretty good, but your query got me thinking. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, you could try thin snug-fitting gloves with fingerless thermal ones over the top of them. The thin ones will provide some insulation while leaving your fingers usable, and the fingerless gloves will provide extra warmth.
Dec 31, 2012 06:43:53 #
Check out a fishing tackle website. You'll find good neoprene gloves that are not too bulky with fold back access on thumbs and forefingers.
Dec 31, 2012 07:04:32 #
Dec 31, 2012 07:41:26 #
dixiemegapixel
Loc: Salemburg, NC
Momma and I have been wearing knit mittens that fold back, allowing finger-free movement. They are very warm and inexpensive. We found them in several discount stores, including the ubiquitous WalMart, and Burkes in NC. I also have some very thin driving gloves for milder days.
Dec 31, 2012 08:01:08 #
mac430
Loc: NE Wisconsin
When the weather is real cold, I too use the fold back style of mittens. Inside the mittens and/or coat pockets, you can stuff disposable hand/body warmers to warm up the fingers occasionally. They work great!
http://www.warmers.com/grabber-hand-warmers-1/
http://www.warmers.com/grabber-hand-warmers-1/
Dec 31, 2012 08:08:12 #
Tom O wrote:
Thanks Jerry, I'll look at that solution also. We will have plenty of cold weather to experiment in this winter!
Those thin latex gloves can be surprisingly effective. Put them on in the house and let them warm up. I often use them when I'm working with tools outside, and bulky gloves would be - too bulky.
Dec 31, 2012 08:10:04 #
Dec 31, 2012 08:22:37 #
Tom O wrote:
Can anyone recommend gloves that are both warm and practical for wearing in cold weather while photographing.
Adorama had an inexpensive pair a year or so ago, didn't buy them though, also check out hunting / fishing gloves, Bob
Dec 31, 2012 08:23:19 #
AndrA
Loc: Canada
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got the North Face e tip
i found them yesterday on sale
got the North Face e tip
i found them yesterday on sale
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