Gloves That Balance Warmth and Dexterity

[hitmanNo2]

Can anyone recommend any gloves that strike a decent balance between being warm and having enough dexterity to write with a pen? (touch screen compatible would be a bonus)

[alxndrhll]

My personal preference going from least warm and most dextrous to most warm and least dextrous would go (worth noting that as far as dexterity goes 'least dextrous' still gives a great range of movement):

 

PIG Delta > PIG Alpha > Outdoor Research Ironsight Sensor

 

Granted my opinion of warmth will vary from others.

 

[DRay]

If they are for wearing in the winter anything that isn’t a synthetic material. Suede/leather will always perform better when wet. And definitely priorise warm, cold fingers are fucking useless for changing the fire selector regardless of how dexterous the gloves are. 

[Ad_]

I quite like Nomex flight gloves, e.g.:

 

https://www.military1st.co.uk/p20011-06-pentagon-long-cuff-pilot-gloves-olive.html
https://www.military1st.co.uk/p20001-06-pentagon-short-cuff-pilot-gloves-olive.html

 

They're not touchscreen compatible but they have great dexterity & seem ok in cold weather, although I've not used them in *really* cold weather. Writing while wearing them is no problem at all, can tie my bootlaces while wearing them and they don't interfere with gripping things & shooting etc. as other gloves I've tried do.

[GAMBLE]

Hi @hitmanNo2! 👋

I have some gloves (not these particular ones but close enough!), which I have used since 2018. They are slowly showing battle scars!

I have used them in all seasons and weather, have proven successful for the job. My own opinion and experience, hope this helps? 🤔👍

Check prices and location. 💷😷👍

(Mine are a different make and pattern, just a reference!) 

💷GAMBLE💷

[Jaylordofwaargh]

Budget softer glory moment:

I'm using gloves from a cheap costume from Halloween, or some old second hand leather viper's. Can't find link for either but they both do as you want but only cost £5....

 

@GAMBLE I might grab a set of those

[GAMBLE]

Hi @Jaylordofwaargh! 👋

Always good to mix it up with your loadout, as long as it works for you! 🤪👍

Cool, helping like minded players, up to you? 🔫😎👍

💷GAMBLE💷

[Lozart]

Mechanix Original Insulated. https://www.military1st.co.uk/mg-55-mechanix-wear-the-original-gloves-covert.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3smABhCjARIsAKtrg6LkYYriq13xBKe4sUJdWVF19LNyU0EwaHRt4wLv1qNDWGaxM-idJocaArs3EALw_wcB

 

Decent warmth, plenty of dexterity. Not great in the wet though.

 

Alternatively there's the T/S Element version which is wind and waterproof with a fleece lining. The trigger is uninsulated to give you plenty of dexterity https://www.military1st.co.uk/tsel-55-mechanix-wear-t-s-element-gloves-covert.html

[Stratton Oakmont]

Sealskinz all weather work for me, worked for highland stalking and take Airsoft in their stride 

[hitmanNo2]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.  I shall investigate.  I've found my standard Mechanix gloves just don't cut it in low single digits.

[TheFull9]

I've got some sealskinz as well for these sorts of times, pretty old so I'm not sure they're TSC but I'm sure they do something now.. yep here:

 

https://www.sealskinz.com/products/waterproof-all-weather-glove

 

Had the older version of those for many years, hit the exact right balance I found.  There is a PIG cold weather glove now too, not tried it yet but I'm sure they're good.