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 good rib cage
Location: Chicago!
Gender: Male
Homeless people are cool
 |  | Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
< on 2/14/2009 9:45 AM >
|  | | | Hey,
I'm looking for some thin yet durable gloves for when I go exploring and climbing dirty buildings.
And yes, I did a search on this topic and the only real thread I found devoted to gloves is this:
http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0:
but the conversation turned into one about steel enforced boots. And they were more concerned about handling razor wires.
I just want something that's cheap (so I won't be afraid of grabbing nasty things with them) and tough AND THIN (so I can operate my flashlight/camera)
These are what I'm thinking about buying right now but if there's anyone that has any better recommendations, I would love to see it
http://www.afmo.co...ty_p/206-00107.htm
[last edit 2/14/2009 9:49 AM by good rib cage - edited 2 times]
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Pravus
 
Location: Chicago Area
Gender: Male
Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...
| |  |  | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 1 on 2/14/2009 10:37 AM >
| | | | My buddy has a pair of blackhawk solags he likes, although he slit one of the palms open jumping a nasty fence.. Some people have said since that blackhawk gear has gone downhill but if they still make'em like my buddies then they are pretty good.. another option would be pickup some flight gloves from a surplus store, if you really are worried about things grab the kevlar variant of either of those and you should be good for basic protection on stupid things..
Solag (Nomex) around $30-$40 for full fingered versions
Solag (Kevlar) somewhere around mid $30ish upward to $70 if you don't shop around..
Flight Gloves (Nomex) around $15-$20ish?
Personally I use some rather thick leather rappelling gloves that I think were around $20 at a local surplus store, they suck completely for cold protection (no lining at all) but as far as protection from just about anything else they are great, although not exactly a nimble glove..
Also you may check out hatch..
if you want full fingered gloves try looking at shooting gloves or mechanics gloves as they will likely let you work finer details, or get some half finger gloves if you don't care that much and you can get a $5 crap pair somewhere..
Since you are in chicagoland you can hit up Trader Johns out in Elgin, or 1st army supply in Lombard.. Personally I prefer Trader Johns as 1st army is normally alot more pricey, although 1st army has a slightly better selection on some things.. and I am sure theres countless others randomly around but those are the two I mainly ever go to.. Or just hit up a sears, target, walmart or an auto store and grab some shop gloves from the auto department..
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Location: DunkarooLand
Gender: Male
I'm the worst of the best but I'm in this race.
| |  | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 2 on 2/14/2009 6:53 PM >
| | | | I personally like the SUG Sport Utility Gloves. I currently have four pairs because I buy them at joblot for $5 a set. I've already lost one pair of them.
http://www.wellsla...p_sug.php?s=0&np=3
They are not warm, but protect the hands well; at $5 a pair I don't feel bad if I lose one.
"No risk, no reward, no fun."
"Go all the way or walk away"
escensi omnis... |
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maxx233
Location: Redding, Northern California (CA)
Gender: Male
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 3 on 2/15/2009 12:13 AM >
| | | | I LOVE my gloves... I got them for like $6-7 at ACE hardware. Closest match I found with a quick google search was these.. Not sure if they're the same or not. The only thing mine say on them is Atlas (brand) 370 (model?) M (size).. Anywho though, they were cheap, they're fairly durable (no razor wire though for sure!), they have a nice long cuff that fits inside shirt sleeves, they compact down very small and take up no room in my bag, and they're very thin.: I can pick a lock with these on (lots of tactile feedback and agility required,) and I take pictures on my fiddly little casio exilim all the time with these on, no trouble at all. If you can find them, I highly recommend!
Here's some quick pics of mine, since I can't find the same online.. Sorry for quality:
Very Thin
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Take up little space
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Elastic back
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Rubberized, grippy palm
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For reference if you want to look for them:
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Drooldog
Gender: Male
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 4 on 2/15/2009 12:32 AM >
| | | | wal-mart here sells some gloves back in the hardware. Not warm at all, but very durable and thin. About $9 and they last a year or so.
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good rib cage
Location: Chicago!
Gender: Male
Homeless people are cool
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 5 on 2/15/2009 5:48 AM >
| | | | Thanks for the replies everyone
Pravus -
Thanks for the selections. I'll look into em
maxx233 -
wow, the photo's you took are really helpful! Thanks a lot
That glove looks really ideal. I love the elastic look of it
[last edit 2/15/2009 6:32 AM by good rib cage - edited 1 times]
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Rinzler
Location: New Jersey
Nomad
| | | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 6 on 2/16/2009 5:26 AM >
| | | | I bought a pair of under armour gloves from a local hunting/sporting store. Theyre not waterproof but theyre cold weather gear. They have grip on the palms so i can still climb anything and keep my hands warm. Theyre thin also so you can feel and hold things.
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Xodus
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 7 on 2/18/2009 2:46 PM >
|  | | | http://www.lapolic...sspopsliasgl1.html
my cousin is over in Iraq and has the full finger version of these, he used to go out and explore with me and he swears that these would be perfect, so i decided to order a pair for myself , they haven't arrived yet but when they do i will def let you guys know how they are.
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DarkAngel
Gender: Male
His operating system is unstable.
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 8 on 2/18/2009 10:41 PM >
| | | | Posted by maxx233
I LOVE my gloves... I got them for like $6-7 at ACE hardware. Closest match I found with a quick google search was these.. Not sure if they're the same or not. The only thing mine say on them is Atlas (brand) 370 (model?) M (size).. Anywho though, they were cheap, they're fairly durable (no razor wire though for sure!), they have a nice long cuff that fits inside shirt sleeves, they compact down very small and take up no room in my bag, and they're very thin.: I can pick a lock with these on (lots of tactile feedback and agility required,) and I take pictures on my fiddly little casio exilim all the time with these on, no trouble at all. If you can find them, I highly recommend!
Here's some quick pics of mine, since I can't find the same online.. Sorry for quality:
Very Thin
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Take up little space
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Elastic back
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Rubberized, grippy palm
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For reference if you want to look for them:
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I freaking LOVE those ATLAS gloves. I wore those every day when i was working on cars. (was a mechanic) The really thin ones (really dark grey/black with grey coating on the palm) are without a doubt, my favorite. Enormous grip and you can still feel every little detail. The coating can take a hell of a lot of abuse too.
Now should you need heavier then that, go to walmart and pick up a pair of deerskin work gloves for ~15 bones. Work great but extremely flexible too.
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Lord
 
above and beyond
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 9 on 2/20/2009 2:19 AM >
| | | | I have the exact same pair.. great in warmer weather but as soon as it gets cold the rubber likes to get cold and stay cold and your hands suffer
get a pair of dakota gloves from Marks Work Wearhouse.. if they wear out or break they get replaced free as long as you have the receipt
LIFETIME GUARANTEE!!!!!!
same with boots and other stuff!!
ask them when you go there
[last edit 2/20/2009 2:19 AM by Lord - edited 1 times]
I will defeat that which was once untouchable only so that I may now move on |
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\/adder
Location: DunkarooLand
Gender: Male
I'm the worst of the best but I'm in this race.
| | | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 10 on 2/20/2009 5:09 AM >
| | | | Posted by Lord
LIFETIME GUARANTEE!!!!!!
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Same deal with llbean.
"No risk, no reward, no fun."
"Go all the way or walk away"
escensi omnis... |
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Air
Location: Canada
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 11 on 2/20/2009 4:57 PM >
| | | | Posted by maxx233
I LOVE my gloves... I got them for like $6-7 at ACE hardware. Closest match I found with a quick google search was these.. Not sure if they're the same or not. The only thing mine say on them is Atlas (brand) 370 (model?) M (size).. Anywho though, they were cheap, they're fairly durable (no razor wire though for sure!), they have a nice long cuff that fits inside shirt sleeves, they compact down very small and take up no room in my bag, and they're very thin.: I can pick a lock with these on (lots of tactile feedback and agility required,) and I take pictures on my fiddly little casio exilim all the time with these on, no trouble at all. If you can find them, I highly recommend!
Here's some quick pics of mine, since I can't find the same online.. Sorry for quality:
Very Thin
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Take up little space
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Elastic back
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Rubberized, grippy palm
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For reference if you want to look for them:
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i have these, they are great. After about a year and half though, the coating starts changing colors, and getting dried out/stiff). totally worth the $10 for them!
Posted by Lord
I have the exact same pair.. great in warmer weather but as soon as it gets cold the rubber likes to get cold and stay cold and your hands suffer
get a pair of dakota gloves from Marks Work Wearhouse.. if they wear out or break they get replaced free as long as you have the receipt
LIFETIME GUARANTEE!!!!!!
same with boots and other stuff!!
ask them when you go there
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I didn't know that. I just threw a pair out! Thanks, next time I'll keep all my receipts.
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maxx233
Location: Redding, Northern California (CA)
Gender: Male
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 12 on 2/20/2009 7:22 PM >
| | | | Posted by Lord
I have the exact same pair.. great in warmer weather but as soon as it gets cold the rubber likes to get cold and stay cold and your hands suffer
get a pair of dakota gloves from Marks Work Wearhouse.. if they wear out or break they get replaced free as long as you have the receipt
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Yeah, the ones I've got definitely aren't for cold weather.. but.. I've never needed more either. They're thin enough to easily put my whole hand in my jacket pockets.
That said, some of those dakota gloves look mighty interesting too  They look thicker/not as much tactile feedback.. but I saw one pair that had kevlar, that could be nice
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Rinzler
Location: New Jersey
Nomad
| | | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 13 on 2/21/2009 2:31 AM >
| | | | I usually find these gloves to be helpful. I can climb the side of buildings with them. But you cant use the gloves without the mask. Just not right.
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Lord
above and beyond
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 14 on 2/21/2009 2:38 AM >
| | | | Posted by maxx233
That said, some of those dakota gloves look mighty interesting too They look thicker/not as much tactile feedback.. but I saw one pair that had kevlar, that could be nice
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I bought a pair with a material thats supposed to be stronger than kevlar and they lasted 3 weeks before they started to split. A month and a half later theres a hole in the palm.
I am so taking them back and getting a free pair.
They would be fantastic for exploring tho. As for the cold issue a pair of those thin cotton gloves for $.99 and they don't give you instant frostbite.
I will defeat that which was once untouchable only so that I may now move on |
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Wilk
Location: NYC
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 15 on 2/21/2009 2:52 AM >
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good rib cage
Location: Chicago!
Gender: Male
Homeless people are cool
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 17 on 2/27/2009 9:05 AM >
| | | | Because of the recommendation of the Atlas gloves, I bought a pair a few days ago and it has arrived.
It fits well and dexterity is great. The palm side is sticky rubber. Really sticky.
Just how tough is it? I want to know know how much abuse I can give it 
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WarBird69
Location: Eastern TN
Gender: Male
Atomic Bird of War
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 18 on 2/27/2009 10:04 AM >
| | | | I just picked up a pair of Stanley mechanics gloves from Wal-Mart for $5.99. Don't feel like they will keep my hands warm in the slightest, but seem durable enough for light climbing or picking up/moving sharp nail covered boards, barbed wire, etc.
When twilight draws near, when you are pushed to the very limits of your soul, when it seems that all you have left are the dead remnants of the fabric of your life:
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maxx233
Location: Redding, Northern California (CA)
Gender: Male
| | Re: Thin yet durable gloves for exploring/climbing?
<Reply # 19 on 2/27/2009 9:52 PM >
| | | | Good to hear you liked the idea! Well, I've climbed in mine without the least bit of problems. The sticky is great for that. I wouldn't consider handling razor wire with them, but barbed wire and stuff I'd feel pretty OK about if I weren't being careless. My rule of thumb is that they'll probably do fine for anything other than very sharp metal slicing through them. And I don't bring any other gloves with me unless I *know* I really need to, no gashes on my hands yet
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