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    Josiah
    Spectator

    @eternalnoob

    I'm looking to get some non insulated gloves for two primary purposes:

    1) sun protection for hands while using trekking poles.

    2) some protection for minor scrambling etc.

    I don't know if these two purposes are antithetical, but I figured I'd see if anyone had any good ideas. I'd like them to be pretty breathable and comfortable and relatively inexpensive. :)

    #1868300
    Angus A.
    BPL Member

    @mangus7175

    Locale: http://theshadedtrail.blogspot.com

    Have you tried using workout or weight training gloves? The ones that basically look like these: http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/00629281000_20100513120154347?hei=600&wid=600&op_sharpen=1&qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

    #1868316
    Hamish McHamish
    BPL Member

    @el_canyon

    Locale: USA

    Try the super thin Mechanix gloves with the synthetic leather palm/fingers & mesh remainder. I have found them at Target in the automotive for $15 or so.

    #1868330
    Michael B
    Member

    @mbenvenuto

    Locale: Vermont

    you could look at sailing gloves at west marine or other boat shop, and i use nrs paddling gloves on canoe trips. all the options sound hot to me, but the sailing/paddling glove may have the best leather palm.

    #1868378
    David Lutz
    Member

    @davidlutz

    Locale: Bay Area

    Patagonia sun gloves…..

    #1868380
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there
    #1868399
    Steve M
    BPL Member

    @steve-2

    Locale: Eastern Washington

    Another vote for Coolibar–great for use with trekking poles.

    #1868424
    James holden
    BPL Member

    @bearbreeder-2

    light mechanix or golf gloves …

    #1868489
    Justin Hebert
    Member

    @justdsm

    I'll second the light Mechanix goves.

    I'd also like to throw out there I picked up a set of paintball gloves from walmart that have half fingers and a really grippy pad/palm. They've been my go-to scrambling glove for a while now.

    #1868782
    Josiah
    Spectator

    @eternalnoob

    I'll have to look into all of these. I appreciate the input.

    #1868829
    Warren Greer
    Spectator

    @warrengreer

    Locale: SoCal

    Sun gloves. They are an off white and made out of spandex or similar material; around $20. I haven't use them but a friend does and he likes them allot.

    I use a light weight pair of fleece gloves. They've been great from moderately cold to warm/hot weather. You can buy them at the 99 cent only stores, for you guessed it, 99 cents. I never go on a hike without them. Gave a pair to a friend as well.

    #1868830
    Larry M
    BPL Member

    @maethros

    Locale: Mid South

    Smartwool Training Gloves

    #1868833
    John S.
    BPL Member

    @jshann

    For sun I use Patagonia Sun Gloves. For scrambling up a 14'er I will try the Gorilla Gloves recommended by Will Rietveld.

    #1868863
    Hoot Filsinger
    BPL Member

    @filsinger

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    E-Force Chill Racquetball Glove. I use these on every summer trip. They breath well, very durable, comfortable, light weight, and protect hands from sun,rock abrasions, fire or pot burns. These gloves are my number one favorite piece of backpacking gear.
    Bill

    #1868900
    Eric Blumensaadt
    BPL Member

    @danepacker

    Locale: Mojave Desert

    One of my backpacking buddies wears thin gloves.

    I use Neurtogena SPF 70 sunscreen on my neck, face and hands. Consumer Reports found it to be the most effective sunscreen they tested.

    Here in the Mojave Desert for hiking I always wear a wide brimmed hat, long seeve shirts and long pants, summer or winter.

    #1868915
    thorbjorn lyster
    BPL Member

    @nqnq

    Buff Water Gloves.

    Great length to keep the sun off (both wrists and fingers), light and cool, and fingertips free so you can still crimp handholds on rocks.

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