Gloves For Ice Climbing

[cwoodall]

Let's talk about our favorite thing, gloves. They always get wet, they never seem to be warm enough, and when they are they are too hot and swampy. Dexterity versus barfies are always a trade off.

What are people using?

I have a pretty extensive set of gloves at this point

A mix of Outdoor Research Sensor Gloves from PL100 to PL400. I buy these when they are on sale and usually try to keep 2 pairs with me 1 for the approach and one dry pair for utility later in the day. I actually don't pay much attention to the weight unless its really cold or really warm.

A pair of kinco leather work gloves for belaying, rapeling and other utility. Waterproofed with Snowseal or similar: https://www.amazon.com/KINCO-1927KW-S-P ... nco+gloves

A pair of mittens (these only really come along on cold days): I use the OR High Camps https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H5 ... UTF8&psc=1

After that I have a mix of climbing gloves this season I have been very happy with these two gloves and have not even dipped into my other gloves.

The CAMP Gecko Light gloves. These are amazing, pretty waterproof, dexterous, light, and I stay pretty warm in them. https://www.camp-usa.com/product/outlet ... ht-gloves/

On cold days I bring along the CAMP Gecko Hot Dry gloves: https://www.camp-usa.com/product/outlet ... -gloves-3/

I used to use OR sensors and Verts for warm days, but I am way happier with the CAMP gloves.

I have found that I need warmer gloves when following than when leading.

[johngassel]

I gotta give some love to the Mammut Climb Glove.

https://www.backcountry.com/mammut-climb-glove

It doesn't look like much, but it's been my go-to lead glove for the last 2 seasons. They have so many different sizing options that I was able to get one that fit me perfectly. I usually wear it with a lightweight liner glove - Arc'teryx Phase. It seems to be just the right mix of dexterity to warmth, although as a warning, I favor dexterity.

[rbirk]

I gotta give some love to the Mammut Climb Glove.
https://www.backcountry.com/mammut-climb-glove

35% off on that site. Buy three pairs!

[cwoodall]

I will keep those in mind. For me the CAMP gloves have been a good trade off so far.

It is interesting though transitioning from seconding and TRing to doing a lot more leading, I find my general heat concerns to be very different. Usually I run hot while leading and cold while seconding, and have found that things which used to work well don't work, as well any more.

[rbirk]

I am using (and like) the Black Diamond Arc Glove. They are thinner, but fit nicely.

Have other brands too but as they don't fit as well, they tend to stay in the bag. But one nice trick I do, I leave my climbing gloves in my bag next to my warm water bottles. So when it's time to start climbing, they are nice and warm!