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Spring-time light waterproof glove
Any recs? Got a good waterproof glove now, but it's for winter not for anything above 40F.
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Waterproof in warm weather means it won't breathe when you sweat...
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I could never find a good cycling specific glove. But I enjoyed these below and they worked great in moderate temps, they are not waterproof, but wind resistant and water resistant.
They don't sell them at REI anymore it seems, but I would look for something similar -- lightweight and thin, they will dry faster, and breathe easier. https://www.rei.com/product/766531/m...er-gloves-mens Update: Similar on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Man*****-Silkw.../dp/B00SBDA81E |
Originally Posted by delilo
(Post 18633901)
I could never find a good cycling specific glove. But I enjoyed these below and they worked great in moderate temps, they are not waterproof, but wind resistant and water resistant.
They don't sell them at REI anymore it seems, but I would look for something similar -- lightweight and thin, they will dry faster, and breathe easier. https://www.rei.com/product/766531/m...er-gloves-mens Update: Similar on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Man*****-Silkw.../dp/B00SBDA81E |
These are waterproof and work with touchscreens (and cheap): Man***** Backcountry TouchTip Gloves (For Men) - Save 71%
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
(Post 18633490)
Waterproof in warm weather means it won't breathe when you sweat...
For a glove to breathe, there needs to be more vapor pressure on the side with your skin. If it's cold and dry outside, the pressure is high so the sweat gets right through the membrane. If it's cold and wet, there's still pressure so the sweat moves through (though your hands probably won't sweat much to begin with). For warmer weather where the temperature differential between the inside and outside of the gloves is not so great, there's not much vapor pressure to move the sweat through -- don't forget that wet on the outside means 100% relative humidity. You might try a lightweight noninsulated glove designed for spring/summer skiing. But I still think your hands will be wet from sweat. I'm a Gore-Tex product tester and I get to work with stuff (including gloves) that is often nicer than anything you can buy. But without enough vapor pressure, you'll eventually overwhelm any membrane -- even bare skin if it's warm enough. I'd be more inclined to go light and water resistant for your application. |
Originally Posted by rmfnla
(Post 18633490)
Waterproof in warm weather means it won't breathe when you sweat...
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My hands get cold easily.
For 35F to 45F: backpacking shell gloves, with a gore-tex type of membrane. Either by themselves above 45F, or with medium or thin liner gloves. I like that I can wash the liners, and air out the shells overnight. For above 45F to maybe 55F: windblocking fleece gloves. These breathe quite well, but your hands will be fairly warm even if they get wet. For around 52F to 62F: REI liner gloves, worn under fingerless gloves. Wow, these are great. I originally got these as a second layer to keep my hands warmer in the winter, and they do a good job for that purpose. I'll wear them all spring and fall. They are so thin, they easily fit under fingerless summer gloves. And they are quite good at wind blocking. I can shed them if the day warms up, and they are really small in my jersey pocket. I bought a second pair, in case they stop selling them, but they are quite sturdy. I haven't seen any wear in the fingertips yet. |
Endura , Mine has a waterproof badge on it.. (sewn stuff can never be water Proof , Just resist it a Bit Longer )
draping my Cycle Rain Cape over my handlebars .. that is water Proof .. non Breathable .. but ventilated .. |
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