Things You'll Need:
- Gloves
- Fingerless Gloves
- Gloves
- Waterproof Mittens
- Gloves
- Waterproof Gloves
- Liner Gloves
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Step 1
Determine what thickness or "weight" to buy, depending on conditions and activity. The colder the temperature and the less activity you'll be engaged in, the thicker the gloves should be.
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Step 2
Look for "wicking" in your gloves - that is, material that spreads out moisture and dries quickly.
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Step 3
Look for gloves that dry quickly. Usually they're made of synthetic material, not wool. Your gloves are likely to become damp with perspiration, rain and snow.
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Step 4
Consider purchasing liner gloves that fit inside of mittens. You can wear the liner gloves when you're moving and sweating, then slip the mittens over these after you cool down and are sitting around camp.
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Step 5
Try the gloves on and make sure they fit. They should be tight enough to keep the heat in, but not so tight that they restrict the range of motion in your fingers and wrists.
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Step 6
Try the gloves on with your outerwear jacket and make sure your wrists are completely covered and the gloves fit well under the cuff of your jacket sleeve. Consider buying gloves with extra-long cuffs if your jacket is a bit drafty at the cuffs.
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Step 7
Get a wool/nylon blend if you really want wool gloves. These will insulate better than wet gloves that are made only of wool.
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Step 8
Consider getting fingerless gloves if you'll be doing anything that requires finger dexterity, such as climbing or photography.
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Step 9
Find materials that are easy to care for, meaning machine washable and, preferably, dryable.
