Reddit mentions: The best outdoor gloves

Possibly repeating some advice since I'm late to this party, but..Shoes: Also a lady and I stumbled upon the Keds Scout line last year and they have turned out to be great winter biking shoes. They are water resistant, don't let wind through, but are slim enough that they still fit in my pedal cages and aren't so clumsy that they make me feel like I'm pedaling my bike with inch thick stumps like snow boots do. I'm on my second pair of the Scout Chukka Splash which is mostly unlined but I think they offer other versions that are geared to be more winter-y and have thicker lining. I have worn them with thick socks over the last two weeks when temps have gotten pretty low and been fine. The only day I had cold toes was Wednesday when the "feels like" was in the negatives in the morning, but it wasn't terrible. They're not full plastic waterproof to where you could stand submerged puddle for 10 minutes without worry, but the water resistance is good enough for normal snowy conditions. Bonus: depending on your work environment and personal style choices, you can possibly wear them to work and not have to carry extra shoes.

Gloves: I listened to the crowd and shelled out for Pearl Izumi lobster gloves.. they're great for middle temps down to like 20ish and keeping dry but fail once it really gets cold. The sizing is men's so even the XS is big on me which is irritating for the cost. If you have ski mittens already, use those. If you have no good gloves and plan to spend money, I'd recommend ski mittens over the lobster gloves - I have these Dakine mittens in size small and they are fantastic for very cold days, plus I really love the liner gloves they come with for fall riding when it starts to get cold.

I have no special bike outfitting for winter other than fenders. My slick road tires have kept me upright this week despite the ice and such but I've definitely had some dicey moments. If in doubt, take the lane - don't ride on the edge near the BL where cars are encouraged to pass you close because there's * almost * enough room and you risk being surprised by ice that sticks out of the bike lane or getting pushed over, ride roughly in the right car tire tracks.

Face: If you don't already wear glasses and don't want to wear goggles, buy some cheap "non-prescription" clear lens glasses on amazon. I replaced my silly scratched up shop glasses with non-prescription glasses this year and have been happy with them so far, especially on days like Monday when it's snowing tiny ice bullets and I otherwise was unable to keep my eyes open. Fogging is a problem though.

Neck: Fleece "buffs" or neck gaiters are a must. Keeps your sensitive neck parts warm even if your core warms up and you want to unzip your jacket, and breathing through something while covering your mouth and nose is very helpful for keeping your lungs working in the cold dry winter.

Edit: If you have long hair and it is snowing, tuck it in to your jacket. Dealing with a matted, wet, frozen ponytail end at work is annoying.

As someone who's done a decent amount of long exposure work at night in the cold, I got a pair of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJJ40XS/ref=pe_385040_30332260_pe_301860_26203570_n_id

They are perfect for me. There's a thick outer mitten, but there's also a thin inner glove sewn in. The trick thing is there's also a zipper on the side of the glove, so that you can actually unzip it and stick your hand out of the mitten, while still having the inner glove on your hand. Here's a couple of pics from google to demonstrate what I mean:

https://imgur.com/ffO5fQh.jpg


https://imgur.com/Q6Cpu0t.jpg

What's even better is that there's room in between the mitten and inner glove for a small chemical hand warmer, so my hands stay absolutely toasty warm in between sticking them out of the gloves.

I got a pair of these and haven't looked back. It's a little cumbersome sometimes and the zipper is stiff, but honestly with a hand warmer stuffed in there you can leave it unzipped and just slide your hand in or out easily. I love them.

Let me give you some product recommendations. I trail ride in Missouri winters. For pants, I wear long underwear which is under fleece pajama pants which is under jeans. Make sure these layers are bigger than your normal size. You don't want tight clothes. Because I'm a trail rider, I don't need a lot of dexiterity in my hands. I prefer mittens because they are a lot warmer than gloves. I use these liners under these mittens. My hands have never been cold with this setup. For legs, I got these socks. These are wonderful! My feet really stay warm and these socks are really thin. I didn't have these last winter but so far, I'm impressed. I also will layer these socks under wool socks. My thighs get cold a lot too. Last year, I made a thigh warmer. I went to a resale shop and bought a elastic waist skirt 4 sizes too big, a XXL fleece men's pullover, and a XXL men's rain jacket. I cut the skirt up the front and the back, leaving the waistband intact. I then cut apart the fleece and sewed that onto the leg panels of the skirt. I then sewed the rain jacket completely around the fleece so horse hair wouldn't get the fleece too dirty. This just hangs down over my legs while I ride. I goes a couple inches past my knees. It is wonderful. I tried to look for something that was commercially available, but I couldn't find anything I liked. I have gotten all this cold weather stuff after leaving school. (I went to school in Iowa and took dressage lessons). Man it was cold up these! But with this setup, I'm confident that I could stay comfortably warm in an Iowa winter. Good luck!

My thoughts:

• The leather-palmed gloves are an odd choice. Something like these or these would probably provide more warmth.
  
• I know some people really love the firesteels, but for a canister stove like you've got on your list a regular Bic lighter is a whole lot easier. Carry 2 of the mini's: one in your cooking kit for daily use, and a backup in your first-aid/repair kit.
  
• That's almost a pound of water bottles, empty. Instead, carry a 2 liter one of these, for 3.5 ounces of weight, and throw an empty gatorade bottle in your side pack pocket for mixed drinks or drinking out of in camp.
  
• I'd skip the emergency blanket. They're really not that useful on a trail like the AT. Doesn't Winton in his book say that those blankets are one of the most sent home items from Neel's Gap?
  
• There's some real health concerns with using iodine-based water treatment like the Potable Aqua for as long a time period as a thru hike. (The EPA recommends not using iodine for more than a couple weeks, and iodine as a water treatment is banned in Europe completely due to the health issues). Aqua Mira is probably the most popular water treatment you see on the trail.
  
• That knife is overkill. I carried one of the little Swiss Army knives, and even on that the scissors were used more than the blade.
  
• That stove is mighty cheap. I would definitely order that early and do some practice cooking on it beforehand. It does seem to have pretty good reviews though.
  
• I'd lose at least 1 pair of the shorts. You've already got pants that convert, and having one pair of backup shorts to wear in town while doing laundry is a good idea, 2 is overkill.
  
• I'd lose both the fleece and the sweater and replace them with one good down sweater, to be lighter, warmer, and taking up less space in the pack.
  
• That thermarest is a monster. Seems kind of odd to pick an ultralight tent but then carry a 3lb sleeping pad. A neoair would be 1/4th the weight, and just as comfortable.
  
  

Good to see a new rider not letting the weather change get in the way of having a great time.

$12 silk glove liners from Amazon make a huge difference with the fingers. I wear Thinsulite insulated gauntlets that will keep any air out of the sleeve on top of them as well. The only thing I deal with is the same stiff fingers that gripping the bars too tight will do (lots of traffic in the SF Bay Area, even during the holidays).

The trick for the rest of it is to not let any cold air in and to make sure each part of your body has as much insulation as the rest. Any exposed skin is going to shed heat and make the entire area around it feel cold. You're already wearing chaps, gauntlets, and a gaiter of some kind on your face, ears and very importantly, neck. Also, your windshield goes a long long long way to making cold-weather riding enjoyable.

A heavy hoodie under the leather jacket is essential for cold weather riding (with a hood that you can wear under your lid if necessary, or that turns into an insulated collar under your jacket), and Underarmor or Ice Breaker thermal underwear and even heavy knee socks will go a long way to keeping you toasty warm in the cold. She should put on a pair of leg warmers under her chaps, and/or pants. My passengers all say that's the biggest factor in keeping their legs warm (I have a couple sets in the cold-weather gear box in the garage).

I wear knit watch cap pulled down low over a long fleece gaiter that reaches from inside my collar to over my ears and lower face. I leave only a slit for my eyes/glasses. When it's really cold like last night, I wrap a thin fleece scarf around it all and down the front of my chest under the hoodie. Closing it all in the jacket collar makes a nice wind seal at the neck.

Rode 110 miles at 80+ last night in 38-45F temps and so long as I kept my feet on the footboards and off the freeway pegs (no air was coming up the legs under the chaps), I was toasty warm dressed exactly that way. You might look into a set of mid pegs (not controls if you like the forwards) so your legs will be bent to keep cold air out. If it's not pouring or icy out, I'll ride instead of drive if I can. Made 480 miles of trips back and forth to my folks' house 60 miles away this week (only 4 trips, but 120 miles each trip), and all of it in sub-50F temps.

My brother in law who lives in Dallas couldn't believe I rode that far in 40F weather on purpose, and that I did it again and again and again. But once he watched me get dressed to head home, he understood. I am toasty warm the whole way. I think the farthest I've ridden in 35-45F weather was last Christmas- 600-650 mile round trip. The last hour coming home I was actually unhappy. The rest of it was gravy. Couldn't go to the bathroom easily, but I was warm. :p

Anyway, it's good to see you riding in the winter. Ride safe.

Dry from rain is a lot more doable.

Layers are best, that way you can customize for conditions.

I'd recommend some good Merino wool gloves(Minus33 is best IMO) for a base layer. Some wool GI gloves are also good to have. Then for a top layer bar mitts are great or oversized mittens. You need some air in between layers to keep yourself warm.

I have eczema as well, so I know the struggle. You should try a probiotic supplement. They have helped me keep it under control (when I actually remember to take it daily).

When it's cold, I use Sealskinz sporting gloves. The thumb and index finger can both flip open, so you can access both the top and back wheels/buttons on your camera without letting your other fingers get unnecessarily cold. They're made well enough to keep my hands fairly warm, but they're thin enough to allow me to zoom easily.

The magnets haven't been strong enough to always hold the thumb flap in place for me, but that hasn't been an issue. It doesn't prevent you from using your thumb; it just happens to be flopping over instead of being stuck to the back of the glove. I never really expected the magnets to work perfectly and just see it as a bonus when they do.

You could also consider getting an under shirt with thumb holes. I'd say that looks a little more casual overall, but hey, Ryan Schembri wears one through the entire CL class with Rocco Ancora, though they're not at any real weddings.

Edit: Forgot that this is wedding-specific. Driving gloves, as someone else mentioned, would probably look a little more formal at a wedding. However, unless it's a very high-end/extremely formal wedding, most people aren't going to complain that their photographer is trying to stay comfortable while running around in the cold for 10 hours, so I'd stick with whichever gloves don't hinder your dexterity, and bring it up with the couple ahead of time just in case.

If you're looking to invest in gear for riding outdoors you need the following:

• Wool Socks (merino/spandex mix is best) - TheAthletic makes great ones, but LLBean has cheaper ones that work fine
  
• Shoe Covers - Spatz Outerwear appears to make some quality one, but I've used Pearl Izumi ones in the past with decent results
  
• Gloves - Lobster gloves are probably best
  
• Merino Base Layer (Long Sleeve) - Rapha makes a great one
  
• Good Wind/Water-proof jacket - Look at Showers Pass and GoreTex stuff

ETA: ignore all that stuff below. Tested both out today and my ends eventually froze in both liners (with gloves on top and mittens on top of those) while everybody else's hands were fine. So I need to figure out some serious ski-gkove type replacement anyway.
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Glove liner showdown. I bought (on better sale than Amazon) icebreaker 98% merino wool 200gram glove liners and smartwool 45% merino wool glove liners and I have 30 days to return one pair- anybody have experience and think one would make the better running glove liner? The icebreaker are higher % wool, which seems good for what I need in a liner, even though the smartwools are much thicker.

For context, my hands have been getting cold even at 40F and get really cold w frostnip or Reynaud's type symptoms under freezing even though I tend to wear these head running gloves under these wool convertible mittens w thinsulate. I think my hands still get cold because I sweat just as much in winter as in summer. The head gloves get soaked and synthetics are cold when wet, so I'm thinking a merino wool liner underneath could make a perfect trifecta? If you think something else would work better, I'm all ears. 

Sidenote: ny running co/jackrabbit are having some great sales on gloves/winter stuff/outerwear and on summer stuff too (shorts, tanks, short sleeves, capris). 

I think I’ve finally found my running gloves ! I struggle to wear anything at all on my hands when I run because I get terrible tingling around my wrists and down the backs of my hands. I can usually only make it a few minutes into a run before needing too strip them off no matter how cold or nasty it is outside. It could be the glove or it could be that I decided to tuck my sleeve to the cuffs creating a little buffer but I was able to run almost the whole 8 miles the other day in these! They tingled in the final mile more to overheating.

Also these pants are I think my favorite at least for autumn running. I haven’t picked up any full length or shorts but the pockets on these are perfect. They’re slightly wider than my iPhone, deep, and the lip of the pocket is on a pretty good slant. All this means my phone rests more at a backwards angle with about half of the top of the phone stuck under the lip. Even on long runs, runs down hills, etc the phone stays put. I usually run with a flip belt but lately I’ve been trusting these more and more. Phone goes in the left, gels in the right.

Agreed that the wind is the worst...your hands and face are most vulnerable. Here's some specific items I got that have helped me through the cold weather. I got these PI gloves which are great, but my fingers got a bit cold below 40°F, so I got these glove liners. The combination keeps my hands warm at any temperature.

I also love this balaclava. It's thin enough to fit under a helmet and the material is thinner near your mouth, making it easier to breathe. You can wear it with the facemask down or the head cover down depending on the temperature too.

Not sure if I misunderstood since everyone else is talking about real cold/wet gloves...

I use these for those cool evenings where it's just the windchill protection you want

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/dhb-windproof-cycling-gloves/rp-prod156774

Good size and fit, without being too sweaty. Pretty lightweight, and dry quickly.

I have another lined pair that I move on to when it's a bit colder, before getting to the real winter gloves.https://www.amazon.com/Vbiger-Unisex-Outdoors-Running-Cycling/dp/B07439FF5W/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Vbiger+Cycling+Gloves+Smartphone+Touchscreen+Gloves+Winter+Outdoor+Bike+Gloves&qid=1567529829&s=gateway&sr=8-2

They're cheap, and not for the wet since they soak like a sponge.

And for the wet

https://www.amazon.com/SEALSKINZ-100-Waterproof-Mens-Glove/dp/B00M14NOYW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=SEALSKINZ+Men%27s+Waterproof+All+Weather+Lightweight+Glove%2C+Black%2C+One+Size&qid=1567530044&s=gateway&sr=8-5#customerReviews

And fingerless for the rest, if course, since No Glove, No Love. ;)

I have a pair of Colombia glove liners that are perfect. They’re maybe the thickness of a tee shirt but they have a reflective liner that makes them extra warm. You barely lose any dexterity at all and they fit well under functional gloves like Mechanix originals. I use that combo for shooting in the winter (I’m in the military) and they’re great even for small movements that require a lot of dexterity (switching selector levers, unclipping buckles, etc.).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AI07URS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vNcTAbBMZXB6Q

I'm going to ramble in this comment a little bit because this post is more for me to come back to as the year progresses

I initially attempted to stop nail baiting on January 1, 2016 but ran into a few issues. I had about 80 packs of gum I had gotten from some deals, and was trying to chew that all the time to prevent biting nails, but my jaw started to hurt. I reduced gum intake and started biting again. I still have like 40 packs of gum so I will restart this and try to just move the gum around my mouth rather than chew it.

I purchased these gloves on Amazon because they were lightweight ones I could wear at home. They work and are pretty comfortable, but since they are silk the fingertips tear kind of easily (my index fingers both did but it's okay). I was unable to find other lightweight gloves that might hold up better. They are thin, breathable, and you can usually type and use a touchscreen decently with them. I really recommend getting these and put them on the moment you get home or are out or do anything.

I started to relapse in the last half of 2016 because I was trimming/filing my nails and they would be uneven and snag a lot so I was trying to "remedy" this with my teeth. I would basically bite them but there would still be white nail left on the top. If you can see in the pictures, the nail beds themselves are uneven and the nails grow unevenly and I try to remedy that with my teeth.

These pictures are after about two weeks to finish the year of not biting. My thumbs I've actually done really well with since ~ March of 2016. I don't think I ever bite my thumbs at all. A big problem I have is that the nails get dirty because of the gaps underneath them and I try to use my teeth to clean it. That is something I need to avoid as well.

There's my ramble. I plan to take photos on the first day of every month this year to track progress, and I will probably purchase a small metal nail file, maybe that I can even keep in my wallet to take out when i want it. The one on the Swiss Army Knife on my keys is shit.

My hands never stop sweating, to the point where I leave any route I climb, primarily at a gym, wet.

So I've generally just avoided getting much into climbing, but my wife has picked it up and really likes it, so I need options. I'm currently looking at some gloves. I think half gloves, like

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A4ZD6Q6

would help, because a lot of the sweat comes from my palms, but I'm also looking at full finger options like

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168NNYDM

but I don't even know what crag glove means, so no idea if it's what I need or not. Anyone used gloves for all around climbing? Any other options or things to search for?

Winter liner for your helmet, proper winter gloves, and a face mask will make the ride very comfortable.

I have a Bern helmet and they offer a lot of liners compatible with their helmets: http://bernunlimited.com/shop/accessories/knits.html

For gloves I use these (I like how the fingers help hold the handlebars and brakes without reducing finger mobility by having 5 bulky fingers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SOMBQBI/ref=pd_sim_468_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SA68F2J0KCMWT4VGE10D

Face mask, really anything cheap works. Be sure you air it out before using the first time cause they smell like cheap chemicals: https://www.amazon.com/World-Pride-Face-Snowboard-Motorcycle/dp/B006K930UC/ref=sr_1_16?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1478018406&sr=1-16

Answer to Q3: Dress for the last few miles! You will warm up quite a bit, especially if you have any hills. Nice thing about biking is that if you're a little bit cold, pedal harder. If you're too warm, shed a layer.

Create a spreadsheet (or note) that details the weather conditions, what you wore, and how you felt. Get a feel for what you should wear in certain conditions. Then you don't have to think about what to wear in the morning. I.e. it was 36 F this morning, and previous rides showed me that I would be comfortable in thermals, balaclava, and lobster gloves.

I find a small pair of Nike gloves do a great job but my hands are generally warm. When it is very cold I switch to a pair of Scott mittens which I found for a little over $20 on amazon ( Scott USA Men's Gripper Mitten, Black, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TVJ7J0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_fnFTub1AGH7Z5 ) and they are incredibly warm. Living in northern Ohio, I sure do find many times to use them.

I highly recommend Lord and Taylor Black Brown touchscreen gloves. Most of the touchscreen gloves you'll find for sale only have a tiny little dot on one finger, but it's in the material with these gloves so you can use any finger you want to touch the screen.

I actually wear 2 pairs of gloves when I wear these. A lightweight warm pair beneath the touchscreen gloves, as well as wristwarmers.

However when it's really coming down, or very cold, I usually opt for these bad boys. Their mittens are also incredibly warm.

Keep in mind that hands and feet are the hardest body parts to keep warm. I suggest a good quality merino liner gloves (you use them under your regular winter gloves) and waterproof shoe covers. They will make a huge difference.

Full fenders will also help you to keep dry.

Looks good to me. Really nice, actually.

If the weather is really arctic, you are going to have to go full Mainer and get a pair of thick polarfleece gloves, like so:

https://www.amazon.com/Burton-Ember-Fleece-Gloves-Black/dp/B01D4VOGXS/ref=sr_1_7?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1504542032&sr=1-7&nodeID=7072331011&psd=1&keywords=polar+fleece+gloves

Thermasilk glove liners. I own 5 pairs and literally never leave the house without a pair in my pocket. They are lightweight, warm, and don't at all obstruct mobility. Great for fall or winter, or even cold summer nights depending on climate. My number will be 104!

I also have Raynaud's, compounded by neuropathy from chemo and it's not much fun. I have a few pairs of liner gloves in merino and silk that i wear through the year and layer them under mittens in the winter. I have a hard time with leather because if my hands are cold when they go in, they stay cold. But they do make cashmere lined leather that work well. Down mittens and thrummed mittens are the best, and I also have little flannel packets of buckwheat that I can warm in the microwave and slip into my gloves or shoes.

These are the lightest warm-ish gloves I've found: Terramar Thermasilk Glove Liners. 0.65oz in medium. I usually layer them on top of sun gloves; combined, they're comfortable down to freezing (as long as I'm keeping active).

I use spare socks if it gets colder, and have nitrile gloves if it were ever to be rainy and cold. (Though I never have needed them -- thanks, Ridiculously Resilient Ridge)

Honestly the Fall and Spring can get pretty cold. I swear by the Pearl Izumi Lobster Gloves:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SOMS82S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not cheap but very much worth it.

I use these Seirus Innovation 1431 Mens Hyperlite All Weather Polartec Ultra-Thin Weatherproof Glove's. They work great, wet or dry. They aren't water proof, but rather keep you warm even if wet. They also dry quickly.

I have had excellent results with https://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-Hyperlite-Weather-Gloves/dp/B0068HWTQ2 in temperatures down to the low 40s (Fahrenheit), and using those as glove liners in a slightly larger pair has been good down to 30.

I like these http://smile.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Climbing-Gloves-Large/dp/B00AHEQ4IG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405373000&sr=8-2&keywords=black+diamond+crag+climbing+gloves

The only downside is that the fabric seems a little thin on the fingertips but I've had mine for a couple months and they've held up well.

After using several pairs of Mechanix until the blow out, I'd recommend something else. My buddy swears by these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C5QOH4C so I have a pair on the way to try out. Kyle Defoor recommends these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHEQ4IG/ but I havent tried them yet.

When I'm having a bad time I put these silk gloves on.. Perhaps they'd help you too :)

In cycling they’re called lobster gloves

Try layering with silk liners

http://www.amazon.com/Terramar-Adult-Thermasilk-Glove-Medium/dp/B000V5DB1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415884492&sr=8-1&keywords=silk+glove+liners

I use a pair of these with my gloves.

I rode yesterday morning for my half hour commute in 11 degree weather with my normal gloves and those underneath. My fingertips never got cold.