Winter Gloves

When I lived in the "north" country and had cold weather invade us I always wore mittens. Much warmer than gloves. I know that with modern technology things have probably improved a lot but I still wear mittens when it gets cold.
Al
 
David,

If you are looking for gloves that you can use while putting out/pulling decoys, these are great.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Seamless-Decoy-Gloves/754016.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D%26No%3D160%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dduck%2Bhunting%2Bgauntlet%2Bgloves%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26WTz_st%3D%26WTz_stype%3DSP%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26search%3Dduck%2Bhunting%2Bgauntlet%2Bgloves%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&Ntt=duck+hunting+gauntlet+gloves&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
 
I would ask you to be more specific. Do you need gloves for picking up decoys, motoring, sitting around, etc? There are plenty of situations that require something different.

I consider myself hot handed. I rarely use gloves when hunting and I cannot stand shouldering a gun with gloves. There's just something about it I don't like. I carry a few pair of light Thinsulate waterproof gloves in the bag that I'll use when motoring but that's about as much action as they see.

My feet on the other hand; 1200gram boots, sock liners, and 2 pair of wool socks and my feet are still cold.

My brother-in-law brought me a pair of these back from working in Alaska. http://www.refrigiwear.com/Gloves/id-0319/Insulated_Cowhide Those are by far the warmest gloves I have ever had on. I would not dispute the -20* comfort rating.
 
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I like ski gloves for getting out there. This year I've been wearing poly-pro liners inside Simms Windstopper Glo-Mitts with a hot pad when it goes below 20* for hunting. Nice.
I have a big box of gloves and mittens. All depends on what the weather is and what I'm doing.
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I use the orange rubber fishing gloves for motoring but when I am all set up I get the mittens that you can fold the finger part back and then they are half finger gloves for shooting then if they get cold you can cover your finger tips back up with the mitten part work great
 
I used neoprene kayaking gloves the last couple times it iced up, and it was too warm for me... might use them again when it gets REALLY cold like 20 degrees here in oklahoma :)
 
I use a pair of goretex work gloves getting to the spot then switch to a pair of wool/camo,and maybe for after a flask.
 
Atlas 490's for picking up decoys and running the boat in open water. For running the boat in the timber or anywhere I might rip them the cheap Goretex are good. For shooting I use the cheap Thermax gloves. I haven't found a glove that does it all.
 
I and everybody I hunt with have a pair of Atlas 495's same as the 490's except the liners on the 495's are removable for drying. I've had mine for a minimum of 5 years and will have them for at least another few years. No leaks, cracks or worn spots. Truely the best pair of gloves I have ever had for duck hunting or other work involving water.
 
Last week I was out boating in freezing temps and took along a pair of ski gloves made by The North Face. They are Goretex and have a very generous tall cuff that draws tight over your coat if you want. I have used them for several years when the weather gets really frosty. They are outstanding for running the boat and setting and picking up decoys. I picked up and wrapped 70 or so decoys and my hands never got damp on the inside. The gloves were covered in ice but my hands were warm. I have neoprene gloves, and many other "waterproof" hunting gloves but nothing has ever come close to those old ski gloves. Then again they are probably the most expensive gloves I have ever seen. LOL I also wear them when I run the snowblower, shovel the drive and on those rare occasions that I ski. They go on late season and early season canoe trips as well, since you never know when it will start to snow. I am going out in the boat again tomorrow morning and the weatherman says it will be well below freezing. I will have my trusty ski gloves with me again.

I have hunted with folks wearing the "fisherman" style PVC gloves. I am not sure if they were Atlas but the bulk and stiffness of the gloves put me off.
 
Get a good blind case. Neoprene gloves for setting and picking up stool. Good gortex for sitting aruond, I use brown construction gloves for the blind. They get wet, throw them on the dash and take out a new pair. I buy them bye the dozen. You deserve warm hands, take care.
 
if you use one of those handwarmer muff things while sitting you can get by with a light pair of gloves, then use the Atlas for running the boat and picking up dekes
 
I consider myself hot handed. I rarely use gloves when hunting and I cannot stand shouldering a gun with gloves. There's just something about it I don't like. I carry a few pair of light Thinsulate waterproof gloves in the bag that I'll use when motoring but that's about as much action as they see.

My feet on the other hand; 1200gram boots, sock liners, and 2 pair of wool socks and my feet are still cold

I know the feeling. They only thing I've found to keep my feet warm is......don't laugh......are battery socks. The actually DO keep the chill off. As fo gloves I have a heavy pair of gor-tex gloves for running the boat. While hunting I keep my hand in pockets or a hand warmer. I don't like the muffle effect gloves have on my calling.
 
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Hunting, icefishing or just being out in the snow I usually have 4 or 5 pairs of jersey gloves. I hate wearing gloves and don't unless I absolutely have to. I just change when a pair starts to get wet enough to freeze up. I do have some wool and wool blend fingerless gloves that I won't go fishing without. They are great when you need a little dexterity.
I think the choice of gloves is so personal that you about need to try several to see what works for your situation.

I did have pair of neoprene gloves and the only situation I liked them for was picking up decoys. For me they sucked in nearly every other situation.

Tim
 
Thinsulate lined rag wool gloves. About $5-10/pair at any number of places. I too am hot handed and rarely wear gloves. When it gets really cold out, these do the trick and I can wear them while shouldering the gun which I can't do with any other glove. I wear these things hunting and ice fishing when it is really cold. Not great in hard wind and I wouldn't wear them snowmobiling.

Mark W
 
Like Charlie I wear the Atlas 490's from the launch till set up is done and again from pick up til the boat is on the trailer.
I wear a muff with hand warmers when it's real cold or just the warmers in my wader pocket . I don't like to wear gloves for
calling or shooting. I'm not good at either but better at both without gloves on!! John
 
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