Gloves for around Camp

[UKYanky]

Hi all,


Looking for recommendations on what gloves to use around camp.

What I'm hoping for is a pair of gloves that a heat resistant (grabbing and holding pots and pans from the fire) and sharps resistant (ideally protection for hands but not restrictive in use of hands when using knife/ hatchet.)

What are you guys using? Or would a standard pair of leather gloves from the market suffice?

Cheers.

 

[Mesquite]

I don't bother with gloves when using my knife or axes as I feel it takes away the connection between hand and blade. Every time I've worn gloves I've felt unsure and unsafe handling them.

For handling pots and pans around the fire I just use a pair of welders gloves from toolstation

 

[kristophish]

I use lined leather driving gloves. I'll see I'd I can find a link

 

[kristophish]

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/per...0zGkZFkSHsOI1FLRAl8rkhKWoJsIIhvwLwaAgB48P8HAQ

 

[C_Claycomb]

I use Showa grip gloves a lot. they are rubber faced, give a tremendous increase in holding ability, and are relatively good with hot stuff. Maybe not quite as heat resistant as leather, but much better in the wet, for moving slippery logs.

 

[UKYanky]

Thanks Gents, i knew you'd come through.

@ Mesquite, I know what you mean about the connection, I'm the same. The more tactile the better.

 

[UKYanky]

managed to grab 5 mins at work for a look online...and seen these when do a quick search.

Excuse the horrible name these gloves have been given but they look perfect I think..

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/special-ops-mission-gloves-4022-p.asp

 

[oldtimer]

Rigger gloves or gardeners' gloves. Cheap and cheerful, always on offer somewhere. But like Mesquite says, not when handling sharps except when using machete to clear scrub.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

Have browse in here. I've used Cutter gloves for stuff like shelter building when I've wanted to protect my hands from thorns etc, rather than when using an axe or something. (previous satisfied customer. Good value too)

 

[copper_head]

managed to grab 5 mins at work for a look online...and seen these when do a quick search.

Excuse the horrible name these gloves have been given but they look perfect I think..

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/special-ops-mission-gloves-4022-p.asp

I've been using a set of these for the last couple of years. Decent dexterity and reasonably heat proof. Seem to be doing pretty well for the couple of days a month that I get to play in the woods.

 

[Buckshot]

Rigger work gloves for me as well.
cheap, easy to put on and can be flicked off easily when the other hand is holding something
Doesn't matter if they get burnt from holding a pot too long or filthy dirty from digging roots
Fit in a thigh pocket with room to spare.
they are part of my standard kit I carry on me (rather than in my day pack)

 

[redandshane]

French army leather gloves £5.50 on Military Mart look OK

 

[kilvil]

I like to use mechanics gloves both cut resistant and heat resistant.

 

[benp1]

I use a pair of full leather gloves from the gardening section of B&Q/homebase. They're lined with fleece/light felt

No problem grabbing hot pots/pans or even moving hot wood. They've survived years of abuse and the fingertips are looking quite black and dirty now. But they're great and make good normal gloves for when it's cold. Also used for collecting firewood or handling anything rough/sharp

From memory they were less than a tenner (but that was many years ago). I don't use them when using tools, always barehanded for that. Have been considering punching a couple of holes in them so I can clip them to my belt with a carabiner, they usually get stuffed in a pocket

 

[dewi]

I use leather firefighter's gloves. They're flame retardant, waterproof and insulated.. so you can grab a burning log on the fire to move it out of the way, pick up a boiling pot and there is a good range of movement with them.

Only issue is the price... they sell for about £100 new... but military mart sell second hand ones for about £15. They're a bit worn (obviously) and mine were previously owned by Sam (of Fireman Sam fame no doubt) as indicated by the name Sam written on them in permenant marker. Good set of gloves until the seams give way... once water gets inside and you attempt to use them near a fire (or a forge as I did) you'll end up with a steamed hand really rather quickly.

 

[Leshy]

For campfire duties and for moving burning logs, Welder's gauntlets here , £15 from evilbay .

 

[Barney Rubble]

I use the Mechanix gloves (kind of like those on the above link). Seem to work pretty well. If extra heat resistance is needed I typically use a bandana as well

 

[shindig]

Leather driving gloves for me. Comfy and handle hot duties fine. I use them mostly when gathering and processing firewood as I always seem to get hacks and splinters on my hands.


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[juliojordio1983]

I use rigger gloves from work too, they are a suede/leather type. At work I have to handle molten polymer and metal at temps exceeding 360 degree's. The only issue with the rigger gloves is when becoming worn, they have a tendency to split at the seams inside the thumbs, and you don't tend to notice until you pick up something hot and grip it! So, those using rigger gloves on hot things, keep an eye on your thumb seams!

 

[Mowmow]

If you haven't decided already a simple pair of unlined leather gloves will be ideal.
I have got some Belgian army leather gloves from varusteleka which are really robust so I got another pair for work. Thick leather with a strap to tighten them at the wrist. Being unlined makes them ideal for use year round, they fit well with room for a pair of wool gloves underneath. I like them that much I use them on my motorcycle rather than actual biker gloves.
Leather gloves in general are great as it is easy to maintain, won't readily burn, can be treated to resist water, are wind resistant and provides excellent abrasion resistance and decent cut/puncture resistance. Ideal for general camp chores.


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