Reddit mentions: The best cold weather gloves for men

Well boots and a coat are going to be your two main pieces of winter gear. You'll need hats, mittens, scarfs, etc too but those will be a far smaller expense.

Get ready for a different indoor temperature too, unless you want to spend a fortune on heating. It's currently 33 outside right now and we do not have our heat on. We usually don't turn it on until it gets below 65-60 inside. Sometimes rentals have heat included in the rent, and that is a huge advantage if you can find one like that. If you're paying for heat though, there are lots of guides out there on how to save money using things like programmable thermostats and window plastic wrap. Some other things that help me in terms of indoor comfort:

• Electric blanket - you can save some money by turning down the heat at night and bundling up, and an electric blanket will make sure you never get cold. At the very least make sure to get a very warm comforter for your bed.
  
• Slippers and good thick wool socks
  
• Layers layers layers. Not only does it get wicked cold here, but temperatures often fluctuate wildly. For example, it was 70 and sunny two days ago and now it's freezing (literally.) Wool tights are awesome.
  
  Another handy (lol) thing for the outdoors are mittens/gloves with conductive material for operating your phone while not freezing your hand off. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Winterwolf-Touchscreen-Gloves-Smartphones-Tablets/dp/B0192RZ9QQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1479575315&sr=8-8&keywords=smartphone+mittens
  
  You'll need a bunch of stuff (shovels, sidewalk salt, etc) if you end up renting a house, but you don't need to worry about that right now. It wouldn't be worth it to buy that stuff now and move it here, and you could probably get it here way cheaper (do they even sell that stuff in Florida?)
  
  One thing you'll definitely want to invest in when you get here is some hand lotion and chapstick. Cold weather dries out your skin a ton.
  
  Make sure to check out that winter car stuff. Besides that, what you need will depend a lot on personal preference which you can figure out when you get here.
  
  

Yes lighters start to fail around 15 deg F. It's the same reason that isobutane canisters fail in the cold. The vapor pressure is too low at those temps to have a reliable flame. You can store them overnight in your sleeping bag and warm them up as needed in your hands but it gets annoying to have to constantly keep doing this. I'm switching to firesteel/matches as my primary for firestarter winter trips (I now use an alcohol stove in winter). If you have a Caldera Cone/Ti Tri (or similar) I've found that this avoids the "tipping" problem of the whisperlite since you can just plop it down on slightly uneven snow and it never spills. This was actually the final straw that pushed me away from the whisperlite and towards alcohol stoves year round.

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For hands, this is the best system I've found for temps down to ~10F:

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1. very thin, fingerless sun gloves (These are my favorite but durability isn't great) .
   
2. shirt with thumb loops over the fingerless gloves. The Montbell Cool Hoodie over two synthetic baselayers (also with thumb loops) is my starting point for deep winter trips. It also has a kangaroo pouch which helps too.
   
   1. This combination by itself is remarkably warm especially if you are moving. I hadn't realized how much the warmth in my fingers could come from simply warming my hands/palms.
      
3. OR Overdrive convertible gloves (synthetic liner glove/ windproof mitten combo). I use to go with Skurka's Defeet liner gloves (wool blend) but they just absorb too much water (though they are still my favorite for 3-season conditions). These stay dry much easier if you drop them in snow or slip and brace yourself with your hand.
   
4. Optional: warm mittens--I don't usually take these.
   
5. OR Revel Shell mittens. These aren't insulated at all but are actually pretty warm. Durability has been good (2 seasons so far)
   
   I recently emailed Skurka about this and he recommended to take the plunge and get vapor barrier mittens from RBH designs (with altitude the liner) to replace the OR Revel shell mittens. I'll try these out soon as the above system gets quite chilly around 0F.
   
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   With whatever glove/clothing you use it's really important to get the snow off your body before it melts. I don't actually take much fully waterproof clothing and this strategy has worked really well.
   
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   Have fun! Cheers
   
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   edit: forgot to mention that I still love the Defeet Liners when it's cold but not snowy.

Ok, here is my list with a few comments. A few notes with regards to it:

• It's a complete list of everything I have on/with me when traveling in mildly cold weather.
  
  
• It's optimised to do laundry once a week.
  
  
• While many items in the list are technical it's generally focused on looking good for a casual Friday office.
  
  
  Cloths - packed in Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter half-cubes x3
  
  
• Marmot PreCip rain jacket
  
  
• Arcteryx Atom LT insulated jacket - probably the most versatile item in my list, I wear it from -5C days to 20C windy evenings
  
  
• Orvis Merino Wool Zipneck sweater
  
  
• Bluffworks Chinos
  
  
• O'Neill Hybrid shorts
  
  
• Mizzen&Main Leeward shirt - simply the best shirt I ever had. I have another 5 I wear to the office.
  
  
• TNF Crag Crew T-shirts x2
  
  
• O'Neill 24/7 Tech Crew T-shirt
  
  
• Uniqlo Airism Boxer Briefs x8
  
  
• Some Asics no-show socks x3
  
  
• Smartwool crew socks x1
  
  
• Smartwool NTS 250 bottoms - bluffs alone are not enough in cold weather
  
  
  Footwear
  
  
• Adidas Rockstack shoes - trekking shoes that look like casual shoes, acceptable in upscale restaurants, museums, etc
  
  
• XeroShoes sandals
  
  
  Toiletries - packed in REI Micro Shower Kit
  
  
• J.R Liggett's shampoo bar for head, body and cloths stain removal
  
  
• Eco-Dent tooth powder
  
  
• Carmex hygiene lipstick
  
  
• Crystal deodorant - solid, tiny package, works for 16 hours, lasts a few months - ideal!
  
  
• Random sunscreen stick
  
  
• Random (but high quality) toothbrush in custom 3D-printed case covering head only
  
  
• Nail clippers - big ones as they are easier to use
  
  
• Philips GoStyler - great quality shaver/trimmer to take care of all my hair
  
  
• Montbell Micro Sport towel - twice as light as everyone's favorite linen of the same size
  
  
• Nurofen, Renie pills
  
  
  Electronics - packed in another REI Micro Shower Kit
  
  
• Samsung Galaxy S4mini
  
  
• Samsung travel charger
  
  
• Aukey 4.8A car charger
  
  
• Spinido Ti-Smart car mount
  
  
• Some 2m charging cable
  
  
• 1m thin car charging cable
  
  
• Sennheiser CXC 700 noise cancelling earphones
  
  
• Silicone ear plugs
  
  
• Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Traveler inflatable pillow - the smallest and lightest one you can get
  
  
• Alaska Bear sleeping mask - the most comfortable sleeping mask I ever had
  
  
  Accessories & Misc
  
  
• Thomas Bates Bulldog belt
  
  
• ROAV sunglasses - a tiny engineering miracle
  
  
• Merino wool Buff - goes as hat or scarf depending on the weather
  
  
• Hugo Boss Haindt gloves - leather outside, wool inside, cannot be better
  
  
• Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3l for laundry items
  
  
• Keys with True Utility Twistick corkscrew - this one easily goes through airport security when put together with keys
  
  
• Machine Era wallet
  
  
• Fisher Stowaway pen - a usable pen cannot be smaller or more reliable
  
  
• Passport
  
  
• Driving license

I've been looking for a nice pair of leather gloves recently, on Amazon I happened to stumble across a brand called Matsu. Never heard of them, but the style was similar to a pair I had been considering (Hestra Tallbergs, $120), and on sale for $40. Asked one of my friends, and they said go for it, so I did. Quite the nice purchase.

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They fit very comfortably, and the cashmere lining is a nice touch. Solid pair of gloves for the ridiculous markdown, though someday I'm definitely getting that gorgeous pair of Hestra Tallbergs. Only had them for a few days, but I'd definitely recommend them at the sale price.

Kirkland always has great valued wool socks for the money and they're pretty cheap as wool socks go. They're about $10 to $12 per pair IIRC. The ones you found will probably work fine for a season, and they look good too, but I don't know how well they will hold up in terms of regular wear. If you want good leather gloves that aren't super expensive, I recommend [this pair] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF4R37G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_So5-xbRYX46KW?th=1&psc=1) as they have really good reviews, and I own a pair and they are great for their price. Are they the best? No, but they work pretty well. Just make sure to get the cashmere lining and not the fleece lining.

My hat:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764HN8MX/

My gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MDNVA4C/

They don't make my jacket any more, but here's an updated version of it. Pretty spendy. Most winter jackets purchased in a cold state will do fine.

My pants are jeans.

Honestly most days I wear shoes. Our plow system is extremely robust and public sidewalks are shoveled frequently, so I don't usually need to break out the boots. I keep them in my car in case I stall or slide off the road. Most store-bought winter boots will do fine.

Thick socks feel great on the really cold days, but the majority of the time I just wear standard cotton.

YMMV. I'm used to the winter here and the cold, so someone who's not may need to bundle up a bit more. Good luck!

I was also a transplant from a warmer climate when I first moved to Chicago. I highly recommend:

• A down filled parka style coat with a hood that will cover your butt. Like this one. Coats like this are an investment but your coat will be the most important part of your winter wardrobe and if you choose a high-quality coat it will last for years. No matter what coat you purchase the key things are: down filled, butt coverage.
  
  
• A neck gaiter or a wind-proof scarf.
  
  
• Insulated gloves. My favorites are Thinsulate or Isotoner. If you use a touch screen phone, you might want to investigate winter gloves designed to be used with touch screens.
  
  
• Wool socks. I prefer Smartwool because they keep my feet warm, dry, and cute.
  
  I hope this helps, good luck, and WELCOME TO CHICAGO!!!!!
  

Under Armour running tights are nice for cold weather biking, and are often cheaper than cycling-specific tights. Or sweat pants?

Jacket weight depends on how warm you stay from exercise. The secret is in layering. You'll quickly find what works for you, as long as you have options available to try.

Having two lightweight and one mid-weight base layer tops plus a rain jacket, worn in any needed combination, will get you through most reasonable temperatures. A couple layers will block wind pretty effectively, but the rain jacket can block it the rest of the way (a hardshell over layers is like a medium weight winter coat). A plain sweatshirt/sweater or your fleece will also work as mid-weight layers.

Gloves: Plain cheap-o gloves for cool weather, probably a heavier pair once you get close to freezing temps. Instead of getting super heavy and expensive gloves for cold weather, a pair of wind-/water-resistant mitten shells adds a lot of warmth to any pair of gloves.

Good socks. Keep your feet warm (hard to do), or at least learn what "warm enough" means for you.

Under-helmet beanie.

Proper winter weather may take a little more (think ski goggles and a balaclava... covering all exposed skin). Generally, try to figure out what you can do without versus what makes it so uncomfortable as to be a disincentive.

TL;DR Under Armour (or similar) tights. For everything else, try various combinations of multiple light or medium weight layers until you find what works. It all depends on how easily you stay warm. Doesn't need to be fancy gear.

Wool is good for Autumn, down-filled puffers are good for winter. I would reconsider your budget and maybe go for a fall ensemble first and save for a winter outfit. I think both of your coat choices are good, by the way, just not both for winter :)

Some things to consider:

• Getting a good pair of rain boots will not only help on rainy days, but you can also buy liners (like these) for wintertime. Rubber rain boots will hold up better than most other winter boots, especially when you start to get the slush and wet snow.
  
  
• As /u/peanutbutter_banana mentioned, the wind is killer here; invest in good, thick winter accessories. You'll need scarves, hats/earmuffs (this style wraps around the back of your head, which allows you to still wear a hat comfortably), and waterproof gloves. If you have a smartphone, get tech-friendly gloves so you can use the screen without having to freeze your fingers off.
  
  
• Socks: get some good quality wool socks. Wool will help wick moisture away and insulates better than cotton (this is actually an all-weather tip - thick wool for winter, thin for warmer weather)
  
  Source: I live right off the lake. I just moved back to Chicago after living in Arizona for 5 years, so I feel your pain!
  
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In Indiana. On the colder days wore a cheap fingerless thinsulate mitten (the mitten and the thumb can be folded back if needed...rarely needed) on my left hand. On my right hand I'd wear a variety of gloves. My favorite was a neoprene like ski glove with tacky finger pads and palm. I like a fairly tight flexible glove on my hand.

Remember to go a little lighter with the flats on your arm and dps in your hand on the sub-zero days. Restricting the blood flow too much can make your fingers go numb quick.

https://www.amazon.com/Metog-Thinsulate-Sentry-Mittens-gloves/dp/B018IN0GQ8/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539379271&sr=8-11-spons&keywords=gloves&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Vbiger-Unisex-Outdoors-Running-Cycling/dp/B07438Q43Y/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1539379271&sr=8-13&keywords=gloves

I'm from Colorado so pretty acclimated to the cold, but that's about what I wear in single digits...maybe even less if it's not windy. For 29F I'd wear a t-shirt and a pretty thin 1/4-zip sweatshirt, maybe midweight by most company's measures, and probably some running pants with no shorts underneath, just in case the wind kicks up. I'd bring a superlight shell jacket for the wind on long runs, because the wind can go from 0 to 20mph in no time up here.

I mainly rely on gloves and head covering to manage body temp. For gloves, I've settled on the JackRabbit Dutch as the best balance for most runs because they have thin material over the fingers but a windproof mitten shell. If my hands get sweaty, I can slide off the mitten and let them dry out a bit, then pull the shell back over before they get cold. SmartPhone covering on the fingertips works well in the 20s/30s but gets finicky in the teens. As someone else said, sometimes I'll run in a t-shirt and these gloves.

For head covering, I'd probably go with nothing at 29F, and an earband only at 29F and windy. I'd bring along a beanie in case it got colder, or if I had to stop running for some reason and didn't want to dump all my heat and start shivering. I very rarely wear a hood because I want all the heat/moisture rising off my torso to escape.

At around 20-25F I'll add an IceBreaker merino buff, mainly to deal with the wind. Any colder and I might pull it up over the back of my head to act so it covers my neck...kinda like a hood but with more flexibility.

I ordered these from Amazon two winters ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002SFI78W/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1


They are great not overly expensive, wash easy, and keep me super warm. I'm actually a woman but I mean black gloves are pretty unisex imo. I would definitely repurchase but they hardly even show any use.

it's cold but not insanely cold yet. when polar vortex hits, then everyone that has ultra warm gloves will be laughing

i LOVE my ski mittens. so super warm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQR7823

I would really like to get a pair of these, they are the gloves that Ryan Gosling wore in the movie drive, pretty badass gloves if you ask me. I know the on the suppliers website you get get them in like 5 or 6 other colors.

But here is the pair i will probably get, suggnificatly cheaper, I don't have money to burn so my next best option

FYI not glove gloves, they are driving gloves

Wool is the best to keep warm, but in my opinion doesn’t look the best. The only parts of my wardrobe that really change is more hoodies, carhartt jacket , wool flip mittens, wool socks, and a stocking cap. Not the most stylish, but it works for me. I skip the jacket a lot of the time unless I’m going to be spending a long time outside. Substitute a good down jacket instead of the carhartt if I’m going to be doing something outside with my nieces or skiing or something.

You don't need a whole bunch of cycle-specific clothing. IMO the number one key piece of kit is a windbreaker of some sort. You could pick one up from walmart but for around the same price Wiggle has a cycling windbreaker. Longer sleeves, pit vents, long tail, high collar: all things I wish my current windproof jacket had.

budget mittens. I've seen the set for ~$10 shipped. Wool mitten'ish things for the cold day with a windproof shell for the really cold and windy ones. Layers are good!

Costco has wool-blend thermal bases for pretty cheap. I picked up some cheap ski goggles there last year: pretty handy for keeping the eyeballs pain free.

• Timberland Touchscreen Gloves - $20 - the most accurate and reactive touchscreen gloves I have ever owned
  
• Combatant Gentlement Scarves - $16 - super cheap, stylish and good quality
  
• Orlebar Bown Swim Trunks - $100+ - they look sweet
  
• All Citizens Boxer Briefs - $15 - so damn comfortable
  
• Kit and Ace V Necks and Henleys - $100 - so damn soft
  
• Sorel Boots - $130 - to fight the rain and snow
  
• Swims Loafers - $100 - good loafer for the rain
  
• Blunt XS Metro Umbrella - $40 - who says umbrellas don't reflect on your style?

I just bought these to replace some gloves I lost the other day:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N3GTTLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(try to ignore the cringeworthy model photos)

They seem like pretty decent quality so far. A little snug between my first two fingers, but going a size up would be to big for me I think (I bought "large" size).

Haven't worn them out yet, it's actually pretty warm in Chicago today. Hopefully they'll be somewhat warm, I mainly just wanted wind resistance for when I'm on my bike/Divvy. Not sure if I like how shiny they are, hopefully they will dull down with some wear.

Photos:

http://imgur.com/a/3R6AJ

I just got these gloves. The touchscreen capability on them is pretty good and they're decently warm. not super cold weather gloves but good for about an hour outside without a heater. With a heater would be better.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/winter.html


Here's what works for me, may or may not be right for you.


I ride all-year in Virginia, so maybe not hugely different from you; have done anywhere between 50 and >200 miles in a week. I use the same nonspecific clothing on my bike as I do for hiking and other things. Dress in layers, have some good wind/water breaking shell, and keep your legs warm to keep your feet warm. I learned that the hard way - frozen toes due to not keeping the bloodlines to my tooties toasty.


My typical summer gear: wool or Smartwool undershorts, cheap gym shorts, T-shirt (maybe a wicking shirt if it's really hot), plain cotton socks, hiking sneakers. Comfy leather Brooks saddle. No padding necessary or wanted. 50-70 mile days certainly doable.


Fall: long-sleeve T-shirt and add a layer; some warmer hiking pants and a shell, sometimes with a light fleece top. Switch from cotton socks to Smartwool thicker hiking socks.


Winter: add a layer. Silk long underwear in particular is CRAZY WARM. Wore that winter hiking in Iceland, and I was stripping down and sweating when the rest of my group was complaining about being cold. Silk sock liners under the heavy Smartwool hiking socks. Got some military surplus shooting mittens : wool liners, leather outers with wrist covers, you can pull index finger in or out for warmth or controls. Those, and my helmet, are the only gear I've bought specific for cycling.



Example of military winter shooting mittens with liners:
https://www.amazon.com/Military-Leather-Trigger-Weather-Mittens/dp/B002B93CVW/ref=pd_cp_200_4/142-1573715-0470321?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002B93CVW&pd_rd_r=04778f9f-22cd-49ef-bc93-f36bd44c5e5e&pd_rd_w=DDSUt&pd_rd_wg=8RkTG&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=P0GGNYDCG6CR5B15BA0D&psc=1&refRID=P0GGNYDCG6CR5B15BA0D

You'll want a piss bottle so you can piss in your sleeping bag at night- like collapsible water bottle with a wide mouth. And get the wide mouth one. It's easy to underestimate your girth in a store.

Never wear base layers for movement (humping, not shitting). You want to be chilly when you step off. It's easier to ditch the jacket while moving than your thermal underwear.

Put all your clothes in the bottom of your sleeping bag at night. It will help dry them out and will fill up any empty space that you would have to waste energy heating up.

Always wear gloves when handling white gas. It can be well below water's freezing temp and still liquid. If you pour it on your hand while filling fuel cans you'll get instant frostbite. I wear regular carhartt work gloves for most everyday tasks and only wear big insulated gloves when the weather is really nuking.

Also, look up pressure breathing. It will really help you out at altitude.

In a bugout bag I would have heavy duty for an urban environment where you might have to deal with moving a lot of metal or glass. Otherwise I would just carry a good work gloves that has plenty of flex, leather reinforced palm, and you can wear all the time.

For a prepper they should have some heavy duty gloves. They are cheap and easy to stock. Sealed they should be good for many years (though I have not researched how long they would actually last).

I got these a few months ago and have been very pleased with them. However, if you're truly broke I don't think you need "sport gloves". Any thick mittens or knit gloves should do, they just won't wick sweat as well/be as wind resistant. Also make your hands a bit warm before putting the gloves on and stepping outside. Easier to insulate than generate heat while you're outside.

If you're not trying to go out for hours on end, i reccomend just layering up. You dont exactly need to have wool cloths, but as /u/HyperGeometer says, cotton has some big issues in winter weather. Wool also has a benefit of whicking moisture away from your body.

For your hands i suggest getting a pair of mittens. I have a pair of surplus military trigger finger mittens which use a wool inner liner, and a nylon/leather outer liner which is wind/water resistant. The wool keeps your hands from getting sweaty while wearing them, and with them being mittens your fingers share heat.

With temps that low you probably want mittens.


These are probably the best value out there:


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B93CVW/

This is the best advice. I have carried between 4 and up to 6 different pairs of gloves or mittens. Poly-pro liners/contact gloves, nylon ski gloves, leather work gloves, trigger finger mittens, arctic mittens. Different gloves for different tasks.

Probably the best all around extreme cold weather glove I've used are these Trigger finger mittens

Ugly as hell, and not waterproof, but they have my stamp of approval.
You make a fist inside the mitten unless you need your fingers.
Pair those with flight or contact gloves, and waterproof ski gloves and you are set for almost anything.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002B93CVW/ref=pd_aw_sims_1?pi=SS115&simLd=1 these are the bomb.

these are cool!

I want some panda headphones because I have the old apple ones and they hurt my ears. The panda headphones are more than 10 so I would love a $10 giftcard so I can cut the cost down by more than 75%!! (I did the math :P the gift card is located in my only wishlist named Wendy :)

They do make gloves that allow you to play PoGo while not unleashing your fingertip to frostbite

These gloves have good reviews on Amazon.com and have been recommended as decent for the money once or twice on this sub. Anyone have any experience with them?

Also, this is more of a "simple questions", but if I'm only going to have one pair of leather gloves--black or brown?

[Swiss Army Warm Water Resistant Rain Mittens Shell Pair Set] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001INBCLE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on Amazon for ~$10 (with shipping, not Prime)

Here is teh ultimates solution I have found down to -10F:

M1964 military surplus overmitts and liners, snosealed

Nitrile gloves to prevent sweating into the wool

For the first month , I was very jealous of anyone who had gore-tex overmitts. I just had fleece mittens and my hands were numb and hurting every time it rained, which was most of the time. I'd recommend fleece gloves or mittens and a pair of gore-tex overmitts until it warms up a bit in April. That was the one piece of equipment I really wish I had. Something as simple and light as these or these might help.

Someone posted about surplus military trigger mitts a while back and I got a pair. They’re amazing and stupid cheap. Buy some.


US Military G.I. Leather Trigger Finger Cold Weather Mittens Size Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B93CVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O6i4DbDMJFT3Y

look on amazon. got my mom a pair of leather gloves with cashmere lining. Already have a different pair of leather gloves but will probably get the male counterpart when i need them.

http://www.amazon.com/Touchscreen-texting-cashmere-Standard-Cashmere/dp/B00WB3DJWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452705535&sr=8-1&keywords=mens+leather+gloves+cashmere

Bestdream Professional Joysticks for Mobile, Touch Screen Rocker Controller Mini Sucker Joypad for Smartphone Tablet Support Many Games https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KDP948/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bPPTCbEZ1CGKX

Wired Gaming Controller, EasySMX PC Game Controller Joystick with Dual-Vibration Turbo and Trigger Buttons for Windows/Android/ PS3/ TV Box (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XB6FRPR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NPPTCb3AA75NM

Agloves Unisex Sport Touchscreen Gloves, Black, Small/Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G50S0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jRPTCbBTBRGNJ

I ended up getting these waterproof rain mitten shells. It's hard to beat the price ($6).

I bought them to go over my other mittens, to block wind, rain, and snow. They have performed wonderfully so far--- I've been using them every day commuting to work and back for the last month.

The wind doesn't go through them at all, and they remain waterproof as far as I can tell. They've made my mitten combination much better.

For shoes, I don't really have a recommendation. I have shoe covers but I'm not happy with them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CFIB540/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1416285707&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Maybe it's dumb, but I use the winter clothing "Layers" approach.

I have a pair of light-weight, summer protective gloves. Then, when it gets cold, I have a pair of military surplus snowmobile mittens that I wear over the protective gloves.

Looking for black winter gloves to go with black topcoat. The weather where I live is mostly a 20F-40F in the winter; not super cold. Anyone have any experience with either of the following:

• Warmen Winter Nappa Leather Gloves
  
• Elma Nappa Leather Gloves

it's actually a real thing though; they have a trigger finger because most soldiers need to pull the trigger while in war (except my teammate building the walls on stage 4 while we're defending stage 1 of course)

G.I. LEATHER TRIGGER FINGER MITTENS

I got these after someone recommended them: http://www.amazon.com/LEATHER-TRIGGER-FINGER-MITTENS-Medium/dp/B002B93CVW

They're probably not great if you actually want to shoot a gun with the trigger finger, but they're quite warm and easy to put on / take off.

With all fingers in the mitten part, I could ride for a few hours in 20F no problem. With a finger in the trigger finger, that probably jumps up to 25F -- wind can be a devil.