Thin gloves - what do you like?

[ionfender]

I’m looking for a new pair of light gloves…something close to a liner style glove. I run hot , so I tend to wear a light glove 90% of the time I’m in the field out west.

I’ve had a couple pair of a First Lite merino glove, but they wear out in a single season.

Looking for something more durable. What do you like?

Preferably merino with the ability to operate the phone’s touch screen.

 

[oldskool67]

I use the Black Ovis merino ones but they went out of business. Luckily I have several pairs from picking them up on sale. I have some older Kuiu merino that work well and seem a little more durable but not quite as soft

 

[Dunky]

I have been using manzella usmc grip dot gloves for several years and like them. Reasonably priced and durable

 

[nubraskan]

Hard to beat the mechanix gloves

 

[PST9]

Stone Glacier Chinook Merino gloves are an excellent, thin, liner type glove.

 

[passinggas33]

Hard to beat the mechanix gloves

Though not merino, the thin mechanix gloves are cheap, easy, fairly durable, and my go to for almost anytime I want a thin glove. Better than merino in my opinion with the “mesh”like back.

 

[atmat]

Stone Glacier Chinook Merino gloves are an excellent, thin, liner type glove.

Totally agree with this and I have them. Would just caution folks that they’re pure merino and not remotely waterproof. So if there’s any moisture — even just dew on plants — they do soak through quickly.

 

[North of 60]

Hard to beat the mechanix gloves

Mechanix gloves work well for me too...they are comfortable with good trigger feel for shooting, and aren't expensive to replace if they get lost/worn.

 

[Ajsomp]

Deer or elk skin unlined roper gloves or similar. Thin, durable, very versatile.

 

[Sierra Hunter]

Deer or elk skin unlined roper gloves or similar. Thin, durable, very versatile.

That’s what I run as well, great for the arid west and sharp rocks, thorns etc

 

[Ajsomp]

That’s what I run as well, great for the arid west and sharp rocks, thorns etc

Yep. I went through a few pairs before I found the right blend of thickness, softness etc. but I wear these things constantly.

 

[NDHUNTER24]

Amazon.com

 

[NDHUNTER24]

Hopefully the link works. But there liner gloves from amazon. Pretty cheap and work well. I run warm as well. If its super cold i just put mitts on overtop.

 

[Fire_9]

I've used the mil surplus wool liner glove since I was a kid. I have never felt like I needed anything more refined or expensive when it comes to that weight of glove

 

[Ramem7mm]

I have liked the kuiu axis gloves. I usually grab them if they are on sale. I have had the mechanix gloves but I feel like they are a sponge as soon as there is a little moisture and the kuiu ones I feel are better at moisture management even with sweat. they have the finger tips to be able to use a phone too.

 

[The Ri Guy]

Kuiu & SG both have great lightweight merino options.

 

[JAshley73]

It kind of depends on the task. I have some thin, liner-weight smart wool gloves that I enjoy. My hands tend to stay cold, so these are great to keep in my jacket pockets, to just take the chill off.

For "working" I actually just use some light cut-resistant gloves that are standard issue from work. I get these for free by removing them from the trash and launder them at home. If some of you all want to try them, I'll cram as many in a USPS flat-rate box if you're willing to cover the shipping.

 

[Beendare]

I usually reach for the Kuiu merino [ mostly nylon] gloves....they are alright.....but I'm going to try the amazon linked ones above

 

[hardincobucks]

Whatever you do don’t get the Sitka traverse. My hands are colder in them then without

 

[MTBackroads]

Kuiu thin merino or mountain biking gloves, whichever I find in the door first