Winter Is Coming! Hot Shot Vs. Rocky Convertible Gloves

[@artfisher1235]

Dean thank you very much for exactly the analysis I was looking for.

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Glad I could help! And 3 years later, my opinion hasn't changed. I still use the Rocky convertible gloves on a daily basis, while the Hot Shot ones fell apart in early 2018 (halfway through the coldest part of winter, in fact).

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

Minus 20 and we are just getting started here in Alberta (I'm between Calgary and Red Deer). A glove getting stiff is a true pain. Thanks for sharing this review with us.

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Thanks! The stiffening is just more than enough to be really annoying. The Rocky mitts do OK at -20 C but keep in mind that none of these styles of gloves are up to any really hard work, either. For that, a good pair of fleece-lined leather gloves are what I use, like I am today.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

good review, Dean; Nice to see a side/side comp. Hoping Santa found ya's well & Happy up yonder. Stay-Frosty, Friend. ATB Terry God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks Dean. I've been waiting for the Rockies to go on sale at Canadian Tire

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Me too. Maybe they'll go on sale in a few months. I need a new pair.

[@Pipefitter310]

Nice review, let us know when you find a better pair that's warmer. As a utility worker in Massachusetts I need similar but warm ones.

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

I will - I'm looking for myself too.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

I can't figure out why you need your thumb out. I found when my finger is cold the smart phone won't respond. I use a stylus.

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

For short periods, I find that having my thumb free improves dexterity. This works when using keys, pushing buttons, driving and so on.

[@drmrjon]

For the life of me, I can't seem to find someplace that sells the rocky gloves here in the US. If someone has a link would you PLEASE forward it to me. My fingers thank you