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Help with gloves/mits

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by WI_Sportsman, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. WI_Sportsman

    WI_Sportsman Newb

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    This is my second year bow hunting and I need some recommendations for either gloves or mittens that will keep my hands warm. Last year I had a pair of early season gloves that I used into late season and that was absolutely awful so I'll be purchasing new ones this year.

    Thanks in advance,
    Gunnar


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  2. Drivingtacks

    Drivingtacks Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I like using a muff. I don't wear gloves and the muff allows my hands to stay warm and when I need them I just pull them out and the muff stays on my waist.
     
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    davidingle Weekend Warrior

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    I hunt glove less as long as I can, this year I will have the fanatic glove from sitka that leaves the thumb and pointer open then I'll have the muff as well
     
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    macsolocam Weekend Warrior

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    I love using a muff as well, I wear a light weight sitka glove, this year the fanatic glove, or the traverse glove and use a muff in later months. Another setup is the new sitka incinerator flip mitt. Pricey but awesome. Artic shield makes some good mitts as well.
     
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    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Another endorsement for the hand warmer/muff thingy. Stick a hot hands in there and your good to go.
     
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    Like Parker said hot hands and a good muff you are good to go!
     
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    smctitan Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Another vote for lightweight or no gloves and a muff with hand warmers.


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  8. uncljohn

    uncljohn Weekend Warrior

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    With my bow on my lap 80% of the time in stand, I need my left hand out and on the bow. In really cold weather I wear a Cabelas MT050 Glommit on my left hand (with or without a liner glove) and a light glove on my release hand, in my pocket.
     
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    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I also use a muff, only bring gloves for the walk in and out or when tracking. I also find that placing something inside like a lighter that I move around between my hands keeping my fingers moving helps, it also seems to absorb and hold body heat from my hands.
     
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    ILbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    I like Manzella bow hunting gloves. I have a few pairs of them, all different weights, and they do a great job at keeping my hands warm, and still provide a place for my release to pass through.
     
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    rick-florida Weekend Warrior

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    wool fingerless gloves with hand warmers in the pocket to give the hands a break.
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I just use a light weight glove for early season and a thin but warm glove for later. I also carry hand warmers in my pockets.
     
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    mike71198 Weekend Warrior

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    I wear a muff as well with hot hands. I also wear an thin early season glove only my left hand, no glove on my right hand, I hate to grab my bow and it is freezing.
     
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    mike71198 Weekend Warrior

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    My wife got me this hand muff for my bday, I haven't used it yet so this season will tellhow well it works.
    http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2321-20

    They also have heated hoodies, I would like to try. I going to try this hand muff first and see how well it works.
     
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    CThorn Weekend Warrior

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    Like most here, I rely on my muff more often then not.. that being said, if it's super cold I'll throw on a pair of thinner gloves then toss a pair of those mittens that flip to be fingerless on top of the thin gloves. Works really well!
     

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