jthomas wrote:Trying to come up a functional glove system. On a training hike this past weekend, I alternated between cold hands in my light gloves and too hot in my heavier ones. I have experimented with wearing liner gloves under the light ones, and paradoxically, the liner makes the combo enough tighter to slightly restrict circulation and make things colder. i have read a recommendation to carry a shell mitten to put over regular gloves when it was too cold/windy. Anyone have any specific recommendations? This is for hiking and guided climbs, nothing exotic like ice climbing. I have been looking at the stuff from CAMP. Appears to be super lightweight and functional. Thanks.
Two cents from the old guy. My hands don't get cold often. I ski without gloved hands, most of the time, and haven't used gloves on many winter ascents. But, I have always gone prepared for the worst. What I found is using a pair of very light poly pro liner gloves come in very handy. Then a pair of fleece mitts, keeping all the fingers together keep them warmer. Then, on top of those two layers, a thin breathable shell completes the system. Needless to say that you can come up with the most comfy combination of these three layers that work great depending on the situation. Obviously, this system will not be very good for ice, or mixed ground. This system is good for mostly hiking. I know this is the OLD system, but I haven't been all that impressed with the new systems.
Confessions: I have carried Patagonia Gore Tex-lined fleece gloves with sticky palms when I wasn't too serious such as in skiing, or when I was very serious for ice and mixed ground climbing.