Cold weather riding gloves/mittens

Hootybob

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Any suggestions for good riding gloves when the temps dip below 20 degrees? I read a ton of info on this but, I thought maybe the guys sitting in the saddle all day may have some better or different suggestions, especially when dealing with stock.
 
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I use military surplus arctic mitts. I bought six pairs years ago and they have been very good to -30. Everyone I ride with uses them. One pair I bought in 1977 and I just keep sewing the liners as they wear out.
 
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Kenco leather insulated gloves from a truck stop or feed store do pretty well for 20 degrees*ish

I also have a set of the military surplus mitts with the wool liner. Then I have a thin merino wool glove underneath from minuss33 wool. That seems to be solid for unreasonably cold weather
 

Robster

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I use these liners under heavier gloves. it's amazing how well they work to keep my hands warm. Also have electric socks and a heated vest.

 
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Hootybob

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I use these liners under heavier gloves. it's amazing how well they work to keep my hands warm. Also have electric socks and a heated vest.

A buddy of mine had some heater gloves like these, but a different brand...they worked great in the summer, but wasnt much pumpkin when it counted. I often wondered if there was another brand that actually worked. Thanks!
 
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Hootybob

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Kenco leather insulated gloves from a truck stop or feed store do pretty well for 20 degrees*ish

I also have a set of the military surplus mitts with the wool liner. Then I have a thin merino wool glove underneath from minuss33 wool. That seems to be solid for unreasonably cold weather
I went ahead and ordered a pr of the Kinco mittens. And I may even had an old pr of the military mitts somewhere (kinda forgot about them), just have to look through my old military gear. Thanks!
 

stev7975

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Those are all good options for keeping hands warm in cold weather. But for riding I prefer light gloves for if/when shit hits the fan or I need to work on rigging. Horses necks are quite warm. I rest my rein hand on the neck and stuff my right hand in coat pocket. Another option is to stuff a hand warmer in the back of your glove. Amazing how well that works to keep hands warm.
 
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