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Sanad Toukhly BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 2:48 pm

I'm missing a pair of gloves for my Colorado trip in the near future so I wanted to hear some suggestions from you guys on a good pair of gloves. I want a pair that is under 2 oz that will keep my hands reasonably warm down to 30 degrees (F). I'm assuming fleece has the best weight to warmth ratio so fleece gloves would be good. I may or may not pair up this glove with the MLD eVent rain mitts. Do you guys think I would need the rain mitts? They are .9 oz for the pair so I may include these in my gear list. Thanks guys.

-Sid

Jay Wilkerson BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 3:32 pm

Check out Patagonia liners gloves: warm, durable and under 2 oz.

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Jim MacDiarmid BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 3:42 pm

Anything Powerstretch would probably be good. My Black Diamond Midweight is 1.75oz in large. They're 240 gram Powerstretch. Outdoor Research makes a 150 gram Powerstrech glove, and I think Mountain Hardwear's Powerstretch falls right in between in terms of fabric weight. The Black Diamond's will definitely keep hands 'reasonably warm' into the 30s. I can speak to them but not the other two.

Steven Evans BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 3:44 pm

Sanad, there are a number of excellent options. I have been using (for the past 2 years) the Black Diamond Powerstretch gloves for all 4 seasons, and I add the MLD eVent rainmitts in winter (if my hands get cold) and cold rain. IMO, this is an great combo. The BD powerstretch weigh 1.75 oz in size large. I use mine for hiking all winter and add the overmitts in camp. If my hands still get cold, I add some fleece liner mittens, but were talking -15*C or lower…plus, they're $15. I'm on my 2nd pair. Lots of liners will take you to 30*F.

Edit: when sitting around camp, I put my hands in my pockets.

Dondo . BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 4:28 pm

I use inexpensive poly knit gloves with gripper dots on the palms and fingers. The weight for size Medium is 1.9 oz. a pair. Rain mitts are not absolutely necessary (I went years in Colorado without them) but real nice to have, especially if you use trekking poles. The ones I use are Headsweats Lobster Claw Glove Covers which I found on sale at Performance Bike for about $15. They are billed as highly water and wind resistant but I've found them to be pretty much waterproof. The weight is 1.4 oz. a pair.

Brad Rogers BPL Member
PostedApr 15, 2009 at 7:29 pm

I like the Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch glove (1.2oz) / MLD eVent mitt (0.9oz) combo.

PostedApr 15, 2009 at 7:37 pm

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. Mosquito resistant. Serged seams insure durability and comfort.

Sized large to accomodate a liner glove or mitten.

Sizing: H x W x oz

H: measured from the wrist to the finger tip of your middle finger.

W: Measured across the palm

oz: respective weight

SM: 7.75" x 4.5" x 1.0 oz

MD: 8.5" x 5.5" x 1.2 oz

LG: 9.75" x 6.25" x 1.4 oz

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