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I'm going to be working in wet, cold conditions for the next couple of weekends. I need to find a pair of gloves that are waterproof (resistant, at least,) provide some insulation, are fairly tough, and have GOOD grip.

It's been suggested I try a pair of scuba or dive gloves. Sounds like a good idea, but I don't know what to get. Any suggestions?

Scuba, Dive, snorkeling, rafting or kayaking gloves are great IF you are going to be IN the water......they work because they keep a thin layer of water next to your skin. They are NOT so great when you are not in the water because they keep a thin layer of water (In this case sweat) next to your skin.....

My favorites gloves when commercial fishing are just simple insulated rubber gloves...you can buy them online or at fishery supply stores...they are simply rubber gloves (good grip, keep ya dry) with an insulation on the inside (keep ya warm)...and they are cheap....att he end of the day you can throw them away.....

I would not recommend wet suit golves as they are meant to be in the water. Maybe try some type of gortex gloves with some kind of a liner, that is what we used in the Army and they worked great.

Try REI...I'm sure they have some hiking/outdoor gloves to fit your needs

Dutch Harbor PH wrote:My favorites gloves when commercial fishing are just simple insulated rubber gloves...

I have a pair of fishing gloves that have two fold-back fingers on each hand. The index and the thumb fold-back, so you can use your actual finger tips. Helps at those times you need good grip or to work with small parts.

~Hippolyte~ wrote:

Dutch Harbor PH wrote:My favorites gloves when commercial fishing are just simple insulated rubber gloves...

I have a pair of fishing gloves that have two fold-back fingers on each hand. The index and the thumb fold-back, so you can use your actual finger tips. Helps at those times you need good grip or to work with small parts.

....or you could just take them off for the close up work..... But if you need to have them exposed for long...the fold back thing is nice...the rest of your hand stays warm and your exposed fingers don't get as cold as quickly.....

For digging clams, I use a set of kayak gloves. They have a velcro wrist strap that keeps most cold water out. Very good compromise if you are working in the water but don't want to keep changing the water. I've broken ice to dig clams (we dig under water not on mud flats). I'll try and edit with they make tomorrow.
Chad