anyone use a light neoprene glove?

I use these for cycling. I’m amazed by the protection and warmth from something that seems like it shouldn’t work. I haven’t had water seep in even in “riding” position with my hands outstretched. And they keep me warm too. You could easily put another layer on top of them for additional thermal protection.

Thank you for making this post. I have my gloves in my riding bag, and your post reminded me that I need to also pack them when I hike. Nothing worse than cold wet hands when you need to make a meal or build camp.

those look interesting; any idea on weight?

.059 kg for a pair with the tags!

* I keep the tags on most clothing items for laundry purposes. Otherwise my wife would wash everything on Hot!

Thanks; that’s an ounce less the Hydroskins- might have to give them a shot :)

I bought them based on info in the cycling community in Oregon and WA. They know wet! I was skeptical until a ride in icy rain and I thought “these are the best kept secret.” I’ve worn traditional neoprene for kayaking and these have a much nice feel.

Nitrile gloves are tough, but not enough to last more than a few days backpacking in my experience. Maybe thicker ones would last longer.

I used 1.5 mm fingerless neoprene gloves while whitewater rafting for many years. Fingerless made adjusting straps, tying knots, shoveling food, etc. a LOT easier. Hands in and out of ice melt all day without problems – cold water running through wasn’t an issue.

My current pair (no longer made) weighs 71 grams, including a layer of synthetic leather on the palms and lower fingers for toughness. You can barely see them in my avatar. Similar to these:

https://www.nrs.com/product/25013.04/nrs-guide-gloves

NRS carries several models. Neoprene gloves with/out fingers are available at other rafting, kayaking, surfing, and sailing outlets.

Maybe find a pair of light neoprene gloves without reinforcement and cut the fingers off just below farthest knuckles to save weight?

Got started with fingerless when my regular glove fingers wore through, so I just cut the tips off. Worked pretty good.

Good luck.

— Rex

I’ve used neoprene gloves many times as well as dishwashing gloves (I tried them once out of desperation when I forgot to bring my neoprene gloves) and they work about the same for me, but the d/w gloves are lighter and MUCH cheaper. I also like how well they grip, since they’re designed to hold plates & pots etc. that are wet & slippery with detergent. I sealed the wrists with rubber bands when it was actually raining or snowing.

I always bring a couple pair of nitrile gloves anyway for first aid or if my fingers get too dried out and start cracking and I don’t want them to get wet when cleaning fish or cook pots, and they are a reasonable backup when I’m not expecting cold or rain but it finds me anyway. You could wear them inside thin insulating gloves.

You can also find waterproof rubberized work gloves at places like Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, etc., though they are quite a bit heavier.

If you can find d/w gloves large enough you can fit them over thin insulating gloves, which is a killer combo.

Mike, what about these?

https://andrewskurka.com/review-showa-281-gloves-temres/

These look interesting. 40 grams, $3.99 (+$0.99 shipping if you’re not a Prime member)

Searched “lightweight waterproof gloves” and got a zillion hits.

Tried several neoprene gloves. They all let water in, and were not very durable.  Awful.

Bob K’s Crosspoint Knits sound very comfortable and waterproof.  For the price, they would have to be durable, though.

Thanks Gents!

I ordered a pair of the Showerpass gloves that Bob K linked, got them cheaper off Moosejaw (plus I get a small discount there)- will give them a go

Need to reseal the mitts too.

+1 on the Showa 281’s

I’ve never had the Showers Pass waterproof gloves, but I do have a pair of the waterproof socks. The biggest issue I had with them was that the knit outer, while nice, also holds on to the water, making them heavy and, in cold weather, really cold! No idea if the gloves are the same. I stopped wearing the socks.