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Sierra Gloves

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Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedMar 11, 2021 at 6:40 am

Does anyone have any suggestions for extremely thin/lightweight leather gloves? I find that my hands are a point of vulnerability when it comes to the evil mosquito horde often prevalent during the summertime in the Sierra.

My thought is that very thin work gloves would offer some warmth and could be handy off trail (not than I’m rock climbing or rappelling so this is probably not a real benefit). They probably aren’t great in the rain but I can’t think of a single time my hands have gotten cold in the rain in the summer.

Gary Dunckel BPL Member
PostedMar 11, 2021 at 7:39 am

I have been using thin leather driving gloves for over 30 years (while driving). My current version offers a bit of warmth, but not much. If you can find a pair that doesn’t have too many ventilation holes, the mossies probably wont be much of a problem. Hit your local Ace hardware store and see what they have in stock.

Dave @ Oware BPL Member
PostedMar 11, 2021 at 10:59 am

Goatskin is usually thin, good dexterity and quite tough. Most work gloves are open at the cuff tho.

Any glove with permethrin might work.

SIMULACRA BPL Member
PostedMar 13, 2021 at 10:09 am

2nd the goatskin gloves

Had a pair from Home Depot many years back that were thin, light and conformed to the hands nicely. Unfortunately durability for gardening wasn’t that great. Developed holes in the fingers within that summer from digging in the ground. Could work for your purpose though

Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedMar 13, 2021 at 5:49 pm

Ha! I had some goatskin work gloves that I really liked until early in the pandemic when I wore holes in four fingertips pulling weeds. That’s what set me on this hunt.

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