How to keep hands warm on cold nights, what do you use?

[skir]

Last night I mainly kept warm whilst out observing, however my hands did get cold. I have normal gloves but these are too bulky for the dexterity needed when focusing, changing eyepieces etc. so I'm thinking I need some warm but very thin gloves so I can keep them on at all times.

So what do people use that works well for observing and all the tasks we have to complete whilst out?

I'm thinking something like thin silk gloves, but I'm not sure if these would be warm enough?

[Hightower]

Hands down pants does it for me........ alright, I jest.

You can get runners gloves - very thin, but may keep you warmer than without. How about a hand warmer in each pocket, so you can keep popping your hands in for a bit instant relief?

[swedonator]

This I would like to know to. It is not funny to be out if you are freezing.

[Rockrae78]

I got some cool fingerless gloves for Christmas that do the trick... I've got tiny hands though, so it's just the tips of my fingers that peek out, allowing me to deal with tiny screws etc.

Before that, I'd take a flask out with me and keep having little cups of tea so I could wrap my hands round that!

[the rev]

I got some fingerless gloves which have a little flap you can put over the fingers and turn into mittens when not needing finger. Work very well. From local camping shop

[skir]

so you can keep popping your hands in for a bit instant relief?

this is the wrong site for that kind of thing I'd have thought?

[nephilim]

I wear these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=77431&gclid=CPbD3KaxuLUCFUbKtAodaxQALg good grip, warm, windproof & thin, coupled with this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zippo-40286-Hand-Warmer-Reflective/dp/B005MIM8U0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360933891&sr=8-2 & my hands never get cold, even down to sub zero.

Steve

[Bart]

I have some 'Anglers' gloves from Aldi, fantastic. They are neoprene, fit well, and allow the tips of the thumb and forefinger to pull back allowing access for dextrous actions. They are super, and only about €6. Absolutely best spend on astro and almost the cheapest. I'm sure they're available on ebay or similar. Can't recommend enough. I had also bought all types of fingerless gloves, handwarmers (charcoal and lighter fluid, which are good BTW) etc but they are by far the best.

HTH

Barry

[acey]

I use layers: first one or two pairs of disposable latex gloves, then one or two layers of silk or wool glove liners, then leather gloves or a pair of waterproof thinsulate ones. This leaves me with sufficient dexterity while also keeping my hands very warm.

[Carbon Brush]

Another one using fingerless gloves with mitten flaps.

[Bart]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BISON-NEOPRENE-GLOVES-ALL-SIZES-FOLDING-FINGERS-FISHING-SHOOTING-/390515044760?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&var=&hash=item5aec82b198

These are like the ones I have. Very very good.

Barry

[caveman118]

i use peacock handwarmers their basicly catalytic converter and can last up to 2 day

http://www.peacockhandwarmers.co.uk

daniel

[skir]

Some good suggestions here. Please keep them coming.

[Hobbes]

Gloves while I'm setting up to avoid all that cold metal

Then a pair of these in my pockets http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0014FGMZ2/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Toastie!

[jabberwocky]

I haven't tried them yet but I'm going to get some angling gloves from go outdoors, I'm basing this on them being good for stationary activities, I'm also getting a fishing jacket as well, not one of the silly camo ones, but a plain green one, again based on the fact it needs to be warm enough for sitting still for hours on end.

[The Sailor]

I have some fingerless gloves I have from my sailing days but I try and not wear them until I really need to, jusy my way

Jim

[MikeDay82]

I use normal thermal gloves. But as a fisherman I also have one of these http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/clothing-footwear-and-eyewear/hats-caps-gloves-and-socks/0/mullarkeys/12385/

[twotter]

Pockets

For some reason I've always had warm hands and feet...half man, half yeti!

[LukeSkywatcher]

I have a pair of thick (woolen i think...........but most likely synthetic) gloves that can be either full handed mittens or fingerless gloves with a simple pop of a rivet button.

But to be honest, because i am in a wheelchair and i use my hands to wheel myself around all day every day.......................the blood flow to my hands if great. They really dont get cold. I cant feel my feet but i do wear leather shoes on those. Its my face (my nose mainly) that gets cold the quickest...............Thats fine though because i have a Leinster Rugby "snoodie" (neck and face warmer)...............

Imagine this but in the Leinster Rugby colours and logo:

http://www.premiersocktape.co.uk/neckwarmer.html

[skir]

I wear these http://www.chainreac...CFUbKtAodaxQALg good grip, warm, windproof & thin, coupled with this http://www.amazon.co...60933891&sr=8-2 & my hands never get cold, even down to sub zero.

Steve

Are these gloves thin enough for you to retain dexterity?

[brantuk]

Woolen or thermal fingerless gloves does it for me. Plus frequent hot cuppa's or stuff a hand warmer inside each glove. One day I'll get some sheepskin ones - might have to get full sheepskins and snip the fingertips off though lol

[scuffer]

i use a slightly padded leather pair so good movement as well

[Girard86]

I use Traffi gloves so I've still got the grip and in between times some good pocket hand warmers.

[emadmoussa]

The problem if you're wearing thick gloves - say, gardening gloves like in my case - you end up losing sense of what you're touching and gets a bit awkward. I tend to ignore the cold as long as I could

[bendiddley]

i use casual leather gloves which have a thin fleece lining, they're good most nights but if its really cold ie. below freezing i do get cold fingers after an hour or so. might look at getting different ones at some point.