I am in the market for new cold-weather gloves/mitten/pogies and would welcome any first-hand recommendations for handwear that will: * Not absorb water even after prolonged, repeated use. (I have heard criticisms of some neoprene or other synthetic paddling gear that will do this.) * Provide insulation in air temps substantially below freezing (e.g., between 10 degrees and 40 degrees F), with additional wind-chill factors on top of that. * Be durable on camping trips in a variety of circumstances (sand, snow, lots of sun, wind, moderate mechanical abuse). They need not necessarily: * Have fingers, although that would be nice. * Be ultra-inexpensive. In addition, if you have any recommendation for the equivalent in footwear, that would be great, too. Thanks! Tom *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>Tom writes >I am in the market for new cold-weather gloves/mitten/pogies and would >welcome any first-hand recommendations for handwear <big snip> Hi Tom, The only hand gear that works for me at those temperatures is the NRS Toaster Mitt. It has no fingers which is a pain, but that is why it works as well as it does, less exposed surface area. They do tend to get very clammy and damp after awhile; right now I'm thinking of what I might use as an absorbent under layer, no data on that yet. Mark Goff Hampden, Maine No affiliation with NRS but I do have a lot of their gear. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Monday 03 December 2007 18:28, Tom wrote: > I am in the market for new cold-weather gloves/mitten/pogies and would > welcome any first-hand recommendations for handwear (snip) We use Bering motorbike winter gloves year round, if any! If you fill them with water you'll get wet, but for nonsubmersible use they excellent - I've put my hand into the water as far as the glove goes, about a foot down to the longest finger, and no leaks! Easy to put on and take off, far better than any neoprene I've used! BMW's winter gloves seem to do the job, too - but was a bit more expensive, so I have no practical experience with theirs! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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