1-Long Gauntlet- I like to be able to pull them over my coat to ensure no snow down my sleeves. Also you don't have to do so much work to take them on and off.
2-Liner- I like gloves that have enough room for a liner, whether it comes with one already or you buy a pair afterwards makes your gloves more versatile. You can up the insulation by adding a liner or cool off by taking them off. (Hint: keep liners you are not using in an inside coat pocket as close to your base layers as possible that way if you need to put them back on they are nice and toasty from the get go.)
3-Palm reinforcement- That is where they wear the most, so be prepared before they wear out.
Bonus: Hand warmer pockets, although I don't use them they are also nice to store small snacks (fruit snacks mainly) or other items like chapstick. I don't use them for hand warmers one I am cheap, two good gloves shouldn't require hand warmers. :)
Best brand in my opinion for gloves/mittens are Outdoor Research (OR). However there are other good ones out there. So, here are my top picks.
1- OR Meteor Mitten:
If you have the money they are in my opinion the best glove on the market.
If you have the money they are in my opinion the best glove on the market.
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-research-meteor-mitten
Great Gauntlet, awesome insulation, inner fleece lining, hand warmer pocket, and reinforced palms. I just got these for a good friend in a black friday sale. I have used them before and have a few other friends that have them, only good reports have been heard. The plus on these that make them my favorite are the liners for sure. They are a mitten that the top folds down into hobo gloves, which makes them great for other tasks as well. Overall, the top pick.
Great Gauntlet, awesome insulation, inner fleece lining, hand warmer pocket, and reinforced palms. I just got these for a good friend in a black friday sale. I have used them before and have a few other friends that have them, only good reports have been heard. The plus on these that make them my favorite are the liners for sure. They are a mitten that the top folds down into hobo gloves, which makes them great for other tasks as well. Overall, the top pick.
However, I understand they are a little out of most peoples price ranges, so here are some other good alternatives. (If you find them on sale though they are well worth it.)
2-Black Diamond Access Mitten:
Good, insulation, good price, good gauntlet, and fleece liner. I say win win. I have tried these on and think they are great.
3- The North Face Montana Gloves:
So you glove wearers aren't cheated by all the mittens here is my top glove pick that is affordable.
So you glove wearers aren't cheated by all the mittens here is my top glove pick that is affordable.
Not a great gauntlet, but it has great insulation and waterproofing. Buy a size big for that liner you want.
Ok, so other good brands that are always on sell are Dakine and Scott. A tip for finding the best price use google. Simply put the brand and product name in the search bar then select shopping from the tabs on the left. Oh, and finding gloves in the off season produce great deals on great gloves from the previous season. Also, a tip on liners go with fleece or wool, avoid cotton. If you get cotton and sweat kiss warm fingers goodbye, so those cheap stretchy ones from the grocery store are great for the car but not for high activity that will produce sweat. May you have warm fingers and happy snow days.
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