Recommendations for winter work gloves

[Super Mech]

Looking for some good waterproof warm work gloves. The tasks I will use these for will mostly be snow blowing and shoveling with some light work around the yard.
Looking for something that won’t rip to easily and will be good for use in temps down to 10 degrees. Decent dexterity is a plus.
I don’t mind spending some money on a decent pair.

 

[mike93lx]

For snowblowing, I always used good quality ski gloves and my latest pair are cabelas branded. Very happy with both the gloves and mittens. Part of what got me to buy them is sizing ...I have big hands, so XXL was great to see and is really comfortable.

For more active work, like shoveling or working on a project, I found I really liked the winter-rated Milwaukee cut level gloves. They aren't waterproof, but they are reasonably warm and maintain good dexterity, plus they are cheap enough to buy a bunch of pairs and swap as needed.

This was when I lived in MA, so decently cold weather. Now in VA, the Milwaukees are more than enough

 

[65Goat]

I had this same question. I came across this article but nothing jumped out at me:
https://peppershomeandgarden.com/best-gloves-snow-blowing/

 

[Grant Gunderson]

9 out of 10 ski patrollers use Kinco work gloves sealed with SnoSeal.

 

[BeansBaxter]

9 out of 10 ski patrollers use Kinco work gloves sealed with SnoSeal.

This is what I use. If it's going to be really cold, I also have the Kinco work mittens.

 

[RTM]

Following along. Doesn't get cold here, but I visit places with cold and snow and wet in winter, and every "work glove" I've found, even those bought in snowy climates, has pretty much stunk, soaked through in moments, and not been very warm.

 

[65Goat]

Has anybody tried the Carhartt?

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[tjansson]

My approach is to skip the waterproof requirement and just have multiple pair available. Waterproof gloves never really seem to be waterproof, they eventually get wet. I am another Kinco or hardware store leather/cloth insulated glove user for both outdoor work or skiing. Some pairs I treat with snoseal, some I don't. Fully or mostly dipped knit gloves can be be pretty good too, especially for firewood work in the snow (Kinco Frost breaker is one model)

 

[Oldsmobile]

You know what works best for me? Put on a pair of nitrile gloves to really keep the heat in, and then some heavy gloves over top of that. The nitrile are amazing at retaining warm, moist heat that your hands give out when you're working. The gloves (I used some with Thinsulate) are a necessary warming layer. I can't recommend this enough to anyone whose hands get cold. I discovered this when I was a full-time bicycle commuter and it was amazing.

 

[Grant Gunderson]

I should add a little background to my earlier post, I have made my living shooting ski photos full time for the past 25 years for the likes of Nat Geo, Powder Magazine, ESPN, and Ikon Pass and others. So I know a thing or two about winter "work" gloves. If you are doing hard work, I.E. shoveling snow, tying ropes, etc, Kinco's are the way to go they hold up well and they are cheap enough to have multiple pairs. The key is to seal them with Snow-Seal, which is basically a fancy wax, and that works best if you toss them in the oven (best if your wife isn't home) on low for 15 min to bake the wax in.

Personally I use the BD Guide Gloves. They hold up well, are very warm and work great even with "wet" snow.

If you live in a cold climate with low humidity, I.E. Colorado, then Hestra is a great option.

At the end of the day the key to good gloves is to pick a set that is appropriate to what you are doing. I.E. heavily insulted gloves when you are working hard at 30F is going to get soaked from the inside out do to sweat. Just like you are going to freeze in a pair of super thin gloves at -30.

Also, the "DWR" coating on the fabric is more important than the degree of waterproofness. This is what causes the water to bead up on the fabric and not soak in. No matter how good the goretex (or knock off is) once the outer fabric is soaked, it no longer breathes and you will get drenched from your own sweat. The DWR coating can be refreshed by tossing it in the dryer on high heat.

Finally do NOT use any of that scotch guard or wash in nikwax ****, etc. That stuff waterproofs both the inside and outside making it all useless. If you really insist on using that ****, its best to buy the spray on stuff so its only on the outer shell.

 

[Outahere]

For snow blowing and snow shoveling heated gloves are the only ones that keep my fingertips warm and pain free. I bought a pair 2 years ago. I wish I had bought them 15 years ago instead of spending money on experiments with non-heated gloves.

 

[Super Mech]

9 out of 10 ski patrollers use Kinco work gloves sealed with SnoSeal.

Thank you. I’m thinking of trying the Kinko 901 gloves and the Snoseal.

 

[mobiledynamics]

I generally use your typical dipped nitrile gloves....even though I have alpine cold gloves on deck...

I prefer dexterity when doing such chores....and the dipped nitriles is where it's at.
If they get wet, even by wind drift , I just swap to a new pair..