Curious if anyone has any input on good gloves for the field for winter time. I found a thread here on general use gloves, but nothing in regards to gloves that blend warmth (for temps around and below freezing) and ability to work in them (handle weapons, magazines, operate radios, etc.).
Cold Weather Gloves
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I have yet to find the "right" glove for cold wet weather. Ideally you want something with natural fibres (ie. deer skin with a wool liner) that can wick moisture away but still hold shape and have a good grip; plus not make you overheat. I usually carry min. 3 different pairs of gloves and mitts with me. Sometimes I'll get some cheap stretch gloves with rubber grips on the palm/finger pads, they don't take up much space and you can rotate a couple pairs if they get wet.
I looked at that thread but at first glance they appeared to be more of a mild climate tactical glove. I think you have some, so how are they in colder weather for you? I'll look into them for sure though. Thanks.
I'll find out tomorrow.
I have used them in 30-40 degree temps, and they worked well for me.
I don't know if a real tactical glove is available for cold weather use.
Bingo.
I'd look into whatever the MFF guys are using for their winter jumps. Enough insulation to keep your hands warm and you lose dexterity. As a civilian I jumped with neoprene bow hunting gloves that were notched for my index finger and thumb. I'd uncover on jump run and deal with it, at least I had some tactile sensation at deployment.
One other thing I did, and people thought I was mad, is that I wore gloves year-round when jumping so when the winter rolled around I was already used to them (Neumann's tackified receiver gloves).
Ideally when it gets really fucking cold, drop your trigger guard on your rifle and wear mitts (tied off on your person) with lighter gloves inside. You can still fire and drop the mitts if you need to do anything that dexterity is required. As for a pistol, good fucking luck. ;)
