fleece windproof gloves?

Brett –

Stephen Yan-Klassen had recommended these to me:
http://search.mec.ca/?R=5008-239&pn=1&bmUID=1232333002272&st=n2s

Seem to meet your criteria.

It is the windblock membrane that makes your gloves take so long to dry.

You're better off with a pair of thin fleece or wool liner-style gloves and a separate pair of uncoated nylon shells (windproof), or if you want waterproof as well, eVent or coated nylon shells.

You get the greatest flexibility that way. The nylon or eVent over-mitts are mosquito-proof. You can wear them alone when you don't want or need the added warmth of the liners.

These gloves are made from Wind Pro fleece which is pretty much a wind resistant Power Stretch. They are absolutely amazing and dry really quickly. They are not completely windproof but I have found them sufficient.

I've had windstopper fleece gloves and they took forever to dry. After getting them completely waterlogged, they took multiple days to dry. The problem was both the inside and outside fleece were soaked. The windproof barrier just slowed down water transport, so as the outside dried, more water from the inside seeped out, rewetting the outside.

WindPro cuts a lot of the wind and dries quickly. The Rab Phantom Grip gloves were recommended in the article about gear for cool, wet weather. They aren't easy to come by in the US, but there are alternatives. Outdoor Research hsa the Omni Glove. REI has the "All Season Glove" which they're clearancing now. I went with the REI ones, but the sizing was off. I wear men's small, but in these women's small fit well.

I don’t know how easy they are to get in the US, but Buffalo mitts might be just what you’re looking for. Warm pile with a windproof Pertex outer. They dry quickly, and are warm when wet.

I find that a pair of Smartwool liners, and these silkwieght windstopper gloves from Manzella give me a lot of latitude for the weight.

http://www.rei.com/product/766531
http://www.rei.com/product/755628

Probably any liner would do, just make sure to get the sizing right so that with both layers on, they are not too restrictive.

I use the same setup as Robert, with the thinnest, lightest Manzella windproof gloves (forget name, bought at Campmor). Because the Manzellas are so light they don't take anywhere near as long to dry as windstopper fleece. I've been using this setup for several years, though I'd probably pick up a similar eVent outer when I get around to it.

I’ve experimented with several gloves and my new favorite is a Mountain Hardware glove. It is a good compromise glove. It is very lightweight (almost as lightweight as a thin polypro glove) while being fairly rain and wind resistant. I don’t have the actual weight on hand (I think they are around 1.5 ounces a pair). For summer use, I also carry event mitts. For winter use, I add another mitt (thick double wool) along with an REI GoreTex shell. I wouldn’t mind replacing my mitts with those Buffalo mitts (which look warmer for the weight). It’s nice to see mittens (as well as gloves) without leather (which adds weight but not much warmth).

I agree with Bob.
Light liner gloves, plus fleece mitts, plus GORETEX shells.

Cheers

Rab Phantom Grip and GoreTex over mitts. If it's really cold, add a pair of fleece mitts. Prolite Gear carrys the Rab line of gloves, including the Phantom Grip.

Well I do have a pair of expedition weight liners from Patagonia let over and some OR PL-300 mitts that should do. Are there some nice fleece liners out there with some grip on the palms for wear? The Rab Phantom Grip does look nice but they don't have my size at prolitegear.com

I am also having a bit of trouble finding any mitt shells beyond MLD's eVent one and a pair of nylon ones. Can anyone point me to some?

BTW, I think Chris Townsend recommends Wind Pro fleece gloves as a good compromise for cold and wet – check his recent excellent article.

I'd like to pick up light eVent overmits or gloves flexible enough to use in different situations over several types of light-heavier gloves.

Brett,
Check out Outdoor Research. They carry several WPB mitt shells. I have a pair that weighs ~4 oz, called the Endeavor. They are made of Pac Lite and seam taped. I use them in the winter and they work just great over any liner glove/mitt. They are a bit pricey at $69, but worth it IMO.

$69 is a bit much for overmitts. I will just use bread bags then for when I need to.

Ceder Tree (the Packa people) have sil nylon mitts for $25, and don't forget ULA's Mist overmitt for $20.

An inexpensive alternative to the MLD eVent mittens are these from ULA:

http://ula-equipment.com/mist.htm
Ultralight Breathable Waterproof Mittens
1.2 oz (MD)

$20 (in-stock and ready to ship!)

The Mist Overmitt is a basic, no frills mitten suitable for protection in wet conditions. Elasticized wrist, flared cuffs, and a handy mitten hook round out this simple and effective product.

Constructed from an unlined, non-laminate, waterproof- breathable material.

There are also these lobster mitts from Performance Bike:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=24957&item=10-0861&slitrk=search&slisearch=true

I use the Arcteryx Delta SV glove made with Polartec Windpro Hardface. They dry pretty quickly and have wind resistance. The shell mitt is OR Endeavor Paclite Mitts, Not UL but work well and are durable.

The ULA is pretty much the same material as my DriDucks and I know that will not stand up to any wear but thanks.

The Paka stuff looks okay but for that price I can probably buy the silnylon and have someone make them.

Maybe the OR Snowline would be better and cheaper than the Endeavor.

I own a pair of REI overmitts, which I use in the winter. They are similar to the OR ones (big, tough, have nice straps that allow you to cinch it down and extend a bit beyond the wrist). They are a bit cheaper than the OR ones (they may not be quite as waterproof, but I've had mine for years and really like them). Mine look a bit different than these: http://www.rei.com/product/725077, but these may be the new model. They are a bit heavy for the summer, though. I use the MLD ones for the summer.