How to Layer Gloves (and why!)

[@Ant-66]

Hands down the best outdoor clothing reviews on KZbin 🧤

[@trekitt]

Thanks Tom, much appreciated.

[@markhines]

They are outstanding.

[@preparedforoutdoors]

I just posted my own video on a four-layer glove system and then saw this video pop up in my feed. I thought, "He's going to have some great tip and I'm going to need to redo that vid". But as it turned out, our systems are almost identical, with the exact same Black Diamond outer layer. Good to get the independent confirmation!

[@willadams6217]

I guess something worth keeping in mind is if you're buying gloves to layer then you need to size to layer too i.e. sizing up on mid and outer layers as most gloves are sized for bare hands.

[@trekitt]

Very true. Some are sized larger by the manufacturer specifically for layering (such as the Black Diamond Overmitts), but most will need to be sized accordingly. Harry

[@manoz6194]

Yes you should measure your hands after putting on the liners to the get the right size over-gloves

[@Dr.D00p]

Just bought a pair of Montane Dart liner & Montane Tornado Gore Tex gloves from you guys few weeks back. Expensive, £85 for both, but have been great on my daily 8 mile hike around the country lanes where I live, especially the last few days! Toasty warm & dry hands all the way.

[@trekitt]

Good choices! Thanks for the support Martin. Harry

[@LampWaters]

I have raynauds and layering has become a must. Even my feet need extra layers now... this is probably most important information that ill actually need out on the trail. Much appreciated

[@tubefreakmuva]

Hestra make the best gloves in my experience. Their changeable fingerless/mitt that are goretex are just sublime in everyway. I also have those black diamond over mitts. Quite pricey but my lord do they work. Even on the top of a mountain, in bad weather in winter I was sweating in them. Took my big gloves off and used them with bare skin, I still was sweating! It's so difficult to get things right. Temperature, wind, activity level, elevation, rain... It's so difficult to get it right. But for sure, take more than you need out there, especially with gloves. If your hands get cold, you lose everything! Thanks for the video

[@trekitt]

Agreed, Hestra do make some veeeerrry nice gloves.

[@zaneearldufour]

This is honestly really helpful. I've been struggling with this even just shoveling snow

[@trekitt]

Glad we could help!

[@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure]

The simple general rule to remember with clothes/gloves they themselves do not create heat for your body; what they do is depending on your layering system and the quality of the product, reduce the heat loss from your core/hands! That is why in winter you may be wearing a heavy large glove for general walking, but when you need to manipulate tools or other things, you will remove those gloves and still have a base liner glove and mid layers to do the work. After a short while of necessary work you put the large gloves back on. Drink plenty of hot liquids, and eat a lot of hot food, to warm up that core; and the process starts all over again!

[@sandecoffey9125]

I recently got into fingerless gloves for cooking and really like it. Then I have in each pocket chemical hand warmers, when I need to Heat them up from wet fingertips. I was always against it but at approximately a dollar when it's really nasty I'll use them. They last about 8 hours and Shake to reactivate when necessary, totally safe. I just use finger less for cooking, then jump into liners and outer gloves when hiking. I got 50 years experience and wanted to share this with an experienced hiker like yourself.

[@trekitt]

Good tips. Handwarmers can definitely be a lifesaver, especially when stuffed into gloves or mitts. Harry

[@llux]

great video, can never overlook gloves, hands are always the coldest when im out! great items to invest in. and great tip to always put them on before losing that heat

[@grahambates7063]

A real eye opener. Hadn't thought about layering for gloves before. Off the back of this video invested in some Montane Dart liner gloves and Rab PS contact gloves. I already have a pair of Rab Storm gloves but found them too toasty for milder conditions.

[@trekitt]

Great to hear. Let us know how you get on!

[@libmananchannel]

Hello Trekitt! Thank you for showing me a nice video! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Have a nice day!

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching; enjoy your day too!

[@tonydolton4544]

You guys love RAB!

[@trekitt]

We do indeed 🤓

[@User_on_Youtube_1]

We all should. Fantastic brand 👍🏽

[@tonydolton4544]

@@trekitt I can’t find a ‘Woolpower’ review yet, a top quality item.

[@melaniebailey7210]

Another really useful video, thanks! Have you done any videos on packpacks? I’d be particularly interested in waterproof backpacks vs internal dry bags vs waterproof covers. Just an idea! 😉

[@trekitt]

We haven't yet, but that is a good idea, so I'll add it to the list. Harry

[@jakubmamrocha]

Love to watch any of your videos.

[@trekitt]

Thank you 🙌

[@markhines]

Another excellent video. Thank you.

[@snlsnl2897]

Great video! I didn't know you can layer gloves.

[@trekitt]

Every day is a school day, as Paul would say. Harry

[@dmac2573]

Hestra are the Bestra!

[@stevenanderson5404]

Hestra touch point active base layer Hestra windstopper pullover mitts midlayer and Decathlon Forclaz waterproof over mitts outer layer works good for me 👍

[@trekitt]

Sounds like a good combo 🤘

[@hclarke116]

You Guys rock! Great reviews

[@trekitt]

Thank you!

[@Merusukajalan]

Wow, Great job!! I really need this 👍🏽. Do i need wear same size per layer? Or adding my size up per style of gloves? Thx b4

[@trekitt]

It varies. Some gloves are sized larger by design but others will need a size up. For example, you'd probably need to size up on the Rab Power Stretch Gloves and possibly the Prism, but the overmitts would be fine. Harry

[@Merusukajalan]

@@trekitt Thanks…very helpful!

[@davidnickless5424]

Hi Trekkit if you could only choose one material for a warm base/mid-layer glove under a WP shell would you go for fleece or merino? thanks

[@trekitt]

I would personally opt for merino, just because I like the way it performs and I'm not so concerned with durability. There are positives and negatives to both though; fleece is generally more durable, for example. Harry

[@Rich32262]

So if I understand, base layer followed by a mid or insulating layer then shell if needed. Although I have historically had issues with cold fingers (even when not that cold, about 30's or 40's F), my only concern is if my hands get to warm and sweat, will the right base and mid layer wick away the moisture?

[@trekitt]

Yes, pretty much. Try to adjust your layers before your hands get too hot, same as you would with jackets. Harry

[@LampWaters]

I want to learn about layering feet and head too

[@trekitt]

At least here in the UK, we don't tend to layer socks & headwear too often. It used to be that you'd wear a pair of liner socks with a bulkier pair over the top, but as socks have advanced we generally recommend one good quality pair instead. The most you'd use on your head would be a beanie (available in multiple weights/thicknesses) and possibly a hood if you're really cold.

[@HunterSol]

What Rab jacket is Paul wearing? :)

[@trekitt]

He's wearing the old Infinity Light. The new version is called the Infinity Alpine: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/jackets/rab-mens-infinity-alpine-jacket-deep-ink__43104

[@archstanton1628]

The Montane prism gloves are fine for most conditions on their own, serious downpour aside.

[@thewhofan1964]

Think I'll just stick with my Sealskinz. Warm and water proof.

[@dudeymcduderson]

If it works for you then why change

[@trekitt]

Sealskinz are good; we stock them as well. They're not a solution for everybody, but as James says below, if they work for you, keep rocking them.

[@tonydolton4544]

Time to do a Woolpower review

[@trekitt]

We don't stock Woolpower I'm afraid. Sorry!

[@MauhmmadAwais]

Is meant stitching blouse worker and 50 months experience stitching blouse

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

Why don't u wear 1st layer?

[@trekitt]

Hi, I'm afraid I don't understand the question. Paul did have a 1st layer/baselayer on.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

@@trekitt video is about gloves, but he has no 1st layer under his gloves

[@fiendeng]

Canadians: get mits or youre fkd .

[@trekitt]

Good shout. My grandparents lived in Canada for over a decade and swore by mitts.

[@DummyFace123]

“Experience the best way” ok Mr moneybags

[@trekitt]

Buy secondhand, borrow kit, rent kit, buy in sale, etc. Outdoor gear tends to have a good resale value if all else fails.

[@mudrlandik]

or: use pockets. you already have them ive discovered that bare hands are actually very good thermal regulation. you get more cooling when getting hot and less cooling when getting cold. win win

[@trekitt]

Try ice climbing with your hands in your pockets 😉

[@barrybookmaker7433]

@@trekitt i think it’s never good idea walking hiking or climbing with hands in pockets 🙂 maybe resting 😄

[@mudrlandik]

@@trekitt well ,obviously my advice only applies when hiking on easy terrain, not like climbing on mount doom in the sandstorm. but that thermal regulation is really nice to have. so i would use as little hand insulation as possible, even it it means that from time to time i feel cold fingers or i need to use my pockets.