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You have probably already bought hiking boots, a jacket<\/a><\/span>, a backpack, and trousers<\/a><\/span>. But do not forget about the importance of hiking gloves. Remember that during hypothermia<\/a><\/span>, the body begins to freeze precisely from the limbs. So, appropriate hand protection is extremely important. Although choosing hiking gloves is easier than choosing boots<\/a><\/span> and a backpack<\/a><\/span>, there are a few nuances you need to know when choosing gloves.<\/p>\n\n

Glove functions<\/h3>\n

Hiking gloves have two functions – protective and warming.<\/p>\n

During climbing, exploring the cave or just during summer hikes, you can wear arm-warmer kind of gloves made of thin fabric, with protective inserts. Cycling gloves or those worn by special units can be suitable. They will protect your hands from scratches and sunstroke.<\/p>\n

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To protect your hands from the cold, wind, and from getting wet, you need to approach more seriously. First, it is advisable to have several pairs of gloves of different thicknesses with you. One pair of gloves can be thin, made of fleece<\/a><\/span>, or other similar material (for example, softshell). This will be the first layer. These gloves should provide some warmth, be soft and thin, so as not to restrain the movement of your fingers and allow you to freely perform various actions. It is advisable that these gloves have protective features against moisture and do not get wet immediately after touching wet surfaces and snow.<\/p>\n\n

Warm Hiking Gloves<\/h3>\n

For especially cold conditions, you need to take thick and very warm hiking gloves. Most often, these gloves have two layers that are separated from each other. The inner layer can be a feather, wool, fleece, or other synthetic insulators. The outer layer is made of waterproof polyester. Leather, Cordura, and other durable fabrics are also common.<\/p>\n

Hiking gloves should have the following features:<\/p>\n