How to Layer Gloves (and why!)

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We've talked about how to layer clothing, however, an area that most of us neglect is our hands! You wouldn't go out in just a fleece year-round, and your hands shouldn't have the same fate. Now, we're not saying you have to wear all of the gloves mentioned in this video all the time - these are just suggestions based on personal experience. Try some different options and experiment what works best for you.
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All gloves used in this video:
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Rab PS Contact Glove: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
Hestra Wakayama: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
Montane Prism: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
Black Diamond Waterproof Overmitt: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
Rab M14 Glove: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
Rab VR Glove: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
Hestra Army Leather Mitt: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/gl...
00:00 - Intro
02:55 - Baselayer
04:28 - Midlayer
06:10 - Insulation
07:12 - Shell
08:33 - Softshell
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@Ant-66 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best outdoor clothing reviews on KZfaq 🧤

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, much appreciated.

@markhines Жыл бұрын

They are outstanding.

@willadams6217 2 жыл бұрын

I guess something worth keeping in mind is if you're buying gloves to layer then you need to size to layer too i.e. sizing up on mid and outer layers as most gloves are sized for bare hands.

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Very true. Some are sized larger by the manufacturer specifically for layering (such as the Black Diamond Overmitts), but most will need to be sized accordingly. Harry

@manoz6194 6 ай бұрын

Yes you should measure your hands after putting on the liners to the get the right size over-gloves

@preparedforoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I just posted my own video on a four-layer glove system and then saw this video pop up in my feed. I thought, "He's going to have some great tip and I'm going to need to redo that vid". But as it turned out, our systems are almost identical, with the exact same Black Diamond outer layer. Good to get the independent confirmation!

@Dr.D00p 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a pair of Montane Dart liner & Montane Tornado Gore Tex gloves from you guys few weeks back. Expensive, £85 for both, but have been great on my daily 8 mile hike around the country lanes where I live, especially the last few days! Toasty warm & dry hands all the way.

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Good choices! Thanks for the support Martin. Harry

@tubefreakmuva 2 жыл бұрын

Hestra make the best gloves in my experience. Their changeable fingerless/mitt that are goretex are just sublime in everyway. I also have those black diamond over mitts. Quite pricey but my lord do they work. Even on the top of a mountain, in bad weather in winter I was sweating in them. Took my big gloves off and used them with bare skin, I still was sweating! It's so difficult to get things right. Temperature, wind, activity level, elevation, rain... It's so difficult to get it right. But for sure, take more than you need out there, especially with gloves. If your hands get cold, you lose everything! Thanks for the video

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Hestra do make some veeeerrry nice gloves.

@LampWaters Жыл бұрын

I have raynauds and layering has become a must. Even my feet need extra layers now... this is probably most important information that ill actually need out on the trail. Much appreciated

@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure Жыл бұрын

The simple general rule to remember with clothes/gloves they themselves do not create heat for your body; what they do is depending on your layering system and the quality of the product, reduce the heat loss from your core/hands! That is why in winter you may be wearing a heavy large glove for general walking, but when you need to manipulate tools or other things, you will remove those gloves and still have a base liner glove and mid layers to do the work. After a short while of necessary work you put the large gloves back on. Drink plenty of hot liquids, and eat a lot of hot food, to warm up that core; and the process starts all over again!

@llux Жыл бұрын

great video, can never overlook gloves, hands are always the coldest when im out! great items to invest in. and great tip to always put them on before losing that heat

@zaneearldufour 2 жыл бұрын

This is honestly really helpful. I've been struggling with this even just shoveling snow

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@libmananchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Trekitt! Thank you for showing me a nice video! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Have a nice day!

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching; enjoy your day too!

@markhines Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. Thank you.

@hclarke116 2 жыл бұрын

You Guys rock! Great reviews

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@grahambates7063 2 жыл бұрын

A real eye opener. Hadn't thought about layering for gloves before. Off the back of this video invested in some Montane Dart liner gloves and Rab PS contact gloves. I already have a pair of Rab Storm gloves but found them too toasty for milder conditions.

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Let us know how you get on!

@jakubmamrocha Жыл бұрын

Love to watch any of your videos.

@trekitt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@snlsnl2897 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I didn't know you can layer gloves.

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Every day is a school day, as Paul would say. Harry

@melaniebailey3446 2 жыл бұрын

Another really useful video, thanks! Have you done any videos on packpacks? I’d be particularly interested in waterproof backpacks vs internal dry bags vs waterproof covers. Just an idea! 😉

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't yet, but that is a good idea, so I'll add it to the list. Harry

@sandecoffey9125 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got into fingerless gloves for cooking and really like it. Then I have in each pocket chemical hand warmers, when I need to Heat them up from wet fingertips. I was always against it but at approximately a dollar when it's really nasty I'll use them. They last about 8 hours and Shake to reactivate when necessary, totally safe. I just use finger less for cooking, then jump into liners and outer gloves when hiking. I got 50 years experience and wanted to share this with an experienced hiker like yourself.

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips. Handwarmers can definitely be a lifesaver, especially when stuffed into gloves or mitts. Harry

@dmac2573 2 жыл бұрын

Hestra are the Bestra!

@tonydolton4544 2 жыл бұрын

You guys love RAB!

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

We do indeed 🤓

@wayneenright87 2 жыл бұрын

We all should. Fantastic brand 👍🏽

@tonydolton4544 2 жыл бұрын

@@trekitt I can’t find a ‘Woolpower’ review yet, a top quality item.

@davidnickless5424 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Trekkit if you could only choose one material for a warm base/mid-layer glove under a WP shell would you go for fleece or merino? thanks

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

I would personally opt for merino, just because I like the way it performs and I'm not so concerned with durability. There are positives and negatives to both though; fleece is generally more durable, for example. Harry

@stevenanderson5404 2 жыл бұрын

Hestra touch point active base layer Hestra windstopper pullover mitts midlayer and Decathlon Forclaz waterproof over mitts outer layer works good for me 👍

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good combo 🤘

@Rich32262 2 жыл бұрын

So if I understand, base layer followed by a mid or insulating layer then shell if needed. Although I have historically had issues with cold fingers (even when not that cold, about 30's or 40's F), my only concern is if my hands get to warm and sweat, will the right base and mid layer wick away the moisture?

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, pretty much. Try to adjust your layers before your hands get too hot, same as you would with jackets. Harry

@Merusukajalan 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Great job!! I really need this 👍🏽. Do i need wear same size per layer? Or adding my size up per style of gloves? Thx b4

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

It varies. Some gloves are sized larger by design but others will need a size up. For example, you'd probably need to size up on the Rab Power Stretch Gloves and possibly the Prism, but the overmitts would be fine. Harry

@Merusukajalan 2 жыл бұрын

@@trekitt Thanks…very helpful!

@archstanton1628 2 жыл бұрын

The Montane prism gloves are fine for most conditions on their own, serious downpour aside.

@HunterSol 2 жыл бұрын

What Rab jacket is Paul wearing? :)

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

He's wearing the old Infinity Light. The new version is called the Infinity Alpine: www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/jackets/rab-mens-infinity-alpine-jacket-deep-ink__43104

@LampWaters Жыл бұрын

I want to learn about layering feet and head too

@trekitt Жыл бұрын

At least here in the UK, we don't tend to layer socks & headwear too often. It used to be that you'd wear a pair of liner socks with a bulkier pair over the top, but as socks have advanced we generally recommend one good quality pair instead. The most you'd use on your head would be a beanie (available in multiple weights/thicknesses) and possibly a hood if you're really cold.

@thewhofan8020 2 жыл бұрын

Think I'll just stick with my Sealskinz. Warm and water proof.

@dudeymcduderson 2 жыл бұрын

If it works for you then why change

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Sealskinz are good; we stock them as well. They're not a solution for everybody, but as James says below, if they work for you, keep rocking them.

@tonydolton4544 2 жыл бұрын

Time to do a Woolpower review

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

We don't stock Woolpower I'm afraid. Sorry!

@MauhmmadAwais 2 ай бұрын

Is meant stitching blouse worker and 50 months experience stitching blouse

@DummyFace123 Жыл бұрын

“Experience the best way” ok Mr moneybags

@trekitt Жыл бұрын

Buy secondhand, borrow kit, rent kit, buy in sale, etc. Outdoor gear tends to have a good resale value if all else fails.

@fiendeng 2 жыл бұрын

Canadians: get mits or youre fkd .

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Good shout. My grandparents lived in Canada for over a decade and swore by mitts.

@Vjekoslav-vf3hr 2 жыл бұрын

Why don't u wear 1st layer?

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm afraid I don't understand the question. Paul did have a 1st layer/baselayer on.

@Vjekoslav-vf3hr 2 жыл бұрын

@@trekitt video is about gloves, but he has no 1st layer under his gloves

@mudrlandik 2 жыл бұрын

or: use pockets. you already have them ive discovered that bare hands are actually very good thermal regulation. you get more cooling when getting hot and less cooling when getting cold. win win

@trekitt 2 жыл бұрын

Try ice climbing with your hands in your pockets 😉

@barrybookmaker7433 2 жыл бұрын

@@trekitt i think it’s never good idea walking hiking or climbing with hands in pockets 🙂 maybe resting 😄

@mudrlandik 2 жыл бұрын

@@trekitt well ,obviously my advice only applies when hiking on easy terrain, not like climbing on mount doom in the sandstorm. but that thermal regulation is really nice to have. so i would use as little hand insulation as possible, even it it means that from time to time i feel cold fingers or i need to use my pockets.