Early/mid season glove

[shootnrun]

I'll preface with I HATE wearing gloves. However, I also have/get very cold hands. Possibly Raynaud's. Anyhow, I live in the PNW and once temps hit the 40s and the rain hits I'll get to a point where I can't sit and have to walk just to get the blood flowing enough to get my hands warm. I don't like the bulk of 90% of gloves and the idea that a pair of normal gloves can cost $60-100 because they are camo or have "your favorite camo company" printed on them is outrageous.

So, what are you running or what do you recommend?

I am a generalist, archery and rifle.

 

[bpeay4]

I've been wearing leather buckskin work gloves so far this year. Like $15-$20. Cut the wind well, generally waterproof, very durable and keep my hands warm for the most part. I also get cold hands when sitting for a while so I use a pair of down/puffy gloves for long sits. Non-Hunting branded ones can be had for $50.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Mechanix they have one called the tactical cold work for about $30.

The kuiu guide glove is my favorite hunting glove for mid temps but they are pricey.

 

[Poser]

I personally can't do the mechanix style gloves for active wear as I get too much moisture build up.
I do almost always have a pair of Kuiu Guide gloves with me and they'll last about 3-4 seasons.
I personally haven't figured out a way to not have ~4 pairs of gloves with me when the temps drop. My hands get hot easily and they also get painfully cold + I have a finger that was frostbitten back in 2000 on a mountaineering trip and it gets super sensitive.

I do have a pair of $25 neoprene ice fishing gloves that I occasionally employ, but they are difficult to dry out on a backcountry hunt and you need to keep them on once you put them on as the smallest amount of sweat will make getting them back on difficult. They do work in the right situations though.

 

[yfarm]

Use this or similar gloves in the conditions you described after cold wet hands on an elk hunt in freezing rain wet snow, note price is for a dozen, look around online key words fully coated dual layer fleece.

TASK GLOVES - CelsiHeit® - Double Dipped, Fully coated Gray Latex/Crinkle Black Latex palm coated, 15 Gauge Gloves, Dual Layer Fleece Lined, Hook & Loop closure - Quantity 12 Pair

Quantity 12 Pair Product Details: 15 Gauge dual-layer, black fleeced liner for warmth Double dipped: Black textured finish thumb and fingers over fully coated gray premium latex Excellent dexterity and grip in wet or dry application Hook and loop closure Material: Polyester Fleece Coating: Latex...

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Another option is the Showa overglove over a liner glove

Showa 282-02 Temres Breathable, Waterproof, Insulated - PU Coated Gloves | eBay

Waterproof TEMRES technology. Fixed insulated acrylic liner.

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This one is favored by ice climbers if that matters.

Coated Palms, Latex Gloves, Nitrile Gloves, Rubber Gloves

Need coated palm gloves? Find PVC coated, latex coated, micro-foam coated, and nitrile coated gloves in our store. | Shop Kinco.com today

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[kad11]

Kinco knit polyester/ nitrile palm gloves have been about perfect for me on September and October backpack hunts for the last 5-6 years. They cut the wind decently but still breath well, are lightweight, dry out quickly over a fire or overnight in your sleeping bag and offer great dexterity.

 

[Caseknife]

I've got Raynauds also and have found that Manzella gloves work good. Have both the fleece and the thinner gloves.