In search of good winter climbing gloves

[Darren Beem]

If anyone has some input on good climbing gloves to use in the winter I’d be grateful for your input.
I work in Nebraska (USA) and the weather is turning cold and the gloves I used last year didn’t quite cut it. It gets anywhere from -15 degrees (Fahrenheit) on up here and looking for glove to keep me in the tree most of the day. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[Darren Beem]

Also anyone try these out and have input on these:

IRONCLAD COLD CONDITION WATERPROOF GLOVES

A low profile, high dexterity glove for cold climates. The Cold Condition Waterproof glove affords exceptional warmth and dexterity in a waterproof design that's rugged and comfortable. Guaranteed waterproof and windproof.

www.bartlettman.com

 

[TreeVB]

The thermal Atlas fit are pretty glorious in my opinion. Just buy a dozen. Buy a box of latex gloves and wear those under them on wet cold days.

 

[Rob Stafari]

Don't know about those, but I've been rocking the Memphis Ninja Ice gloves for a couple winters. They are warm, and maintain as much dexterity as I think is likely even possible with such a glove. The coating is more flexible and grippy than most gloves that style. The full dipped model is definitely better for wet conditions, so I have a couple pair of those. Regular dry conditions though, the ones with the grip just on the palms and fingers is the way to go. Allows the hand to breath. Of course when the real bitter cold arrives the full dipped may come back out anyways to break the wind. Best winter work gloves I've found yet.

 

[Z'sTrees]

I like the pfanner ice grips but they can be hard to come by. Not super warm by any means but I try to not do much climbing when temps are in the teens

 

[SeanRuel]

Nitrile exam gloves under winter atlas grippy gloves work ok for winter climbing. Really no good option, hands will get cold ime

 

[Bucknut]

These are fantastic. Good grip, palms are rubber therefore waterproof, lined with a sort of soft fleece. Probably not gonna cut it for all day in the teens or single digits but pretty darn good, especially for $2.89. (I mean, that’s almost free!)

 

[Darren Beem]

Thanks for all the input I’m probably going to try several different pairs and combos soon

 

[kiteflyingeek]

For cooler temps, I like the Atlas Thermals (thicker cotton). Once it's below 35-40°F, I switch to the Ninja Ice. They are grippy enough to grab the rope on the way up & I can still tie knots as needed. But if you need to untie throw line knots, remove the gloves!

I hope that helps.

--andrew

 

[Serf Life]

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/holy-crap-ninja-ice-are-the-best-8-gloves.37099/

 

[Jehinten]

Has anybody used one of these pouches while climbing, particularly on crane days when you have to sit in the tree for a few minutes at a time with no movement? Just curious how badly they'd get in the way and if its worth it?

This particular one in the screenshot is military grade and has a built in rechargeable heater

 

[moss]

All good options glove-wise, none will keep your hands warm enough over the course of a climb when the temps start getting below 20's f. I put air-triggered hand warmers in my climbing hoodie pockets and stop and warm my fingers as they start to chill down. Three of the regular size hand warmers per pocket on the coldest days. Staying ahead of the numbness is the best way to keep your fingers in functional shape all day. The hand warmers last 12 hours, I buy them in bulk. They're not good in the wet but that's not the kind of cold we're talking about, serious winter cold is dry.

The handwarming pouch posted by Jehinten looks very promising, something to look into.
-AJ

 

[Jehinten]

I've not tried these out climbing yet, but they are quite toasty and waterproof with decent dexterity, not quite as good dexterity as atlas gloves. The grip is quite good with them as well.

 

[Cereal_Killer]

I didn't read back through old posts when this thread got brought up last week but those harbor freight "Hardy" gloves are fanfreakingtastic! I can get a week of hard work out of a pair of atlas 451's and 2-3 days out of the hardy. That puts them on par in my mind since they're half the cost and maybe gives them a slight edge since I can get them locally.

 

[Bucknut]

I've not tried these out climbing yet, but they are quite toasty and waterproof with decent dexterity, not quite as good dexterity as atlas gloves. The grip is quite good with them as well.

I got these last year at Rural King. Really only used them for iron injections on tons of pin oaks in the chilly autumn, since it’s basically impossible to pull the injector t’s without soaking your hands with rust-water.

They really are totally waterproof (good for snow or irrigation) but I can tell they won’t hold up to climbing. The membrane is too thin, like latex. Once it rips, that’s that.

 

[SeanRuel]

@Jehinten those gloves are pretty warm. And nice and wind proof. Grip isn't great, but it's way better than most any other winter glove. Needs to be dried on a boot drier though