You can spend huge money on tact

You can spend huge money on tactical clothing and/or uniforms but if on a budget there are ways to not overspend and set yourself up well. The entire U.S. military decided to swap to ACU digital camoflauge using the latest in technoly from flame proof, blast resistant, built in insect repellant and antimicrobial fabrics. Having uniforms, gloves and hats that would not burst into flames even if had some fuel on them, or if a IED or grenade went off in your proximity cloth that the blast would not instantly melt as it was force into your skin was huge safety upgrade. All the technology was put inot ACU but the pattern that was supposed to be discrete in wooded, jungle, desert and urban environments was not really great at any much less all and we went back to a couple dozen different patterns and color combinatings. fast and majority of the ACU most unissued was dumped on surplus market for dirt cheap so we can buy ACU pattern that is o.k for most things just not the most discrete for all if shopping on a budget. Also most militaries around the world went through multiple technology upgrades during the GWOT era creating a huge selection of different items never before dreamed of for Tier 1 units much less the average grunt.

patagonia fingerless gloves

I almost always have a pair of these with me or close. There is a pair in my truck year round so don't have to worry about taking them out dung summer and forgetting to put back till spend a day miserable working out in the cold because my gloves are at home. Most are in the dark green color and they are windproof, allow full dexterity with fingers, the leather palms are tough and even being a half glove are amazingly warm. Mountaineering I often wear these 24 hours a day pulling a pair of mittens of heavier fingered gloves over these and if I have to pull my heavy gloves off to tie a kot or work with a piece of equipment need my fingers my full hands are not exposed to cold/wind nor am I changing gloves. These are stunning for shooting on cold but not freezing days. Ability to have full feel of firearms controls and load magazines without dropping rounds is nice. The pair on far right have mitten "flaps" you canfold back and button so your in fingerless gloves then quickly fold over fingertips if you need to kep your hands just a bit warmer by not having exposed skin. they are really good (as are the regular fingerles gloves) for wiping snot which is very common issue in cold environments.

USGI WILEY X FR TACTICAL GLOVES

While if I were in a "life or death" hand to hand combat situation or down to everyone is out of ammo and have drawn knives or bayonets these gloves are just a bit of overkill for me. the big plastic knucle insers make getting hands in tight places hard but if had to beat my way through a wall or door with bare hands again these are the glove. They are tough, warm and with high wrist keep any gaps for wind/cold to get between your gloves and parka but once in them and the Velcro straps are secured there is no way to get out quickly, especially if trying to be quiet. We all know what ripping a big patch of aggressive Velcro loose sounds like so if you needed to take them off withut making noise that would be an issue. I know some who swear by them and for those or specific missions they are super tough gloves for use in cold weather.

NONE "NAME BRAND" TACTICAL/WORK GLOVES

I believe these are 'off shore" inexpensive work gloves that were being sold as tactical gloves when I bought them. As you can see they are a size too large for me so when get a chance to find a similar glove made by a known military/law enforcement company I will have a pair bought to proper size. All gloves stretch some as they break in so if a bit large to begin with then they will get really loose, I like to buy a glove can get my hands in but just barely knowing with a few days to weeks wear at work will break in to fit my hands without being overly tight or overly loose. These are still a good glove and i keep them in my work ruck as they keep my hands warmer than finterless but allow me to handle screws as remove from tool pouch without dropping them but my pinky and ring finger are covered for warmth and protection. If I had purchased these a size smaller would be in my tactical kit instead of work kit.

G-SQUARED ARE BEST TACTICAL GLOVE I OWN

Above is what most would consider a top line tactical/combat glove. I bought these G-Squared gloves because they had the features I feel would be needed if things got bad and paid strong to get them. First they are sensitive enough I can pick up a dime off a slick surface, if don't think that is a big deal put on your gloves, lay a couple dimes on a tabletop and try picking them up. In addition to great tactile sense I can feel my trigger take-up without greaking the sear over until I want. Your glove also need to work with touch screens now as well. These are rated cut proof to razor blades and scalples, puncture resistant to hypodermic needles if searching an IV drug user, they are Nomex fire proof and have ThorShield electronic discharge protection so if someone comes at you with a stun gun or Taser they can't use them on your hands. Most of my body armor has ThorShield panels so it is Taser and stun gun resistant as well. Knuckles and back of fingers are armored in case you get in a hand-to-hand scuffle can use your fists with reduced chance of breaking bones in your hands. Can buy $15 tactical looking gloves on eBay or $100+ from police supply, its your hands and your wallet.

GEN 1 FLYERS COLD WEATHER FLYERS GLOVES

GEN II COLD WEATHER FLYERS GLOVES

Above are the first and second generation of whats called the Cold Weather Flyers Gloves. They are very popular with gound crews fueling planes and air crews but most pilots wear a diferent glove with better feel. Both generations are Gore Tex windproog/water-proof and Nomex fire proof. Then Gen II gloves have better fit and feel, as mentioned before our military got a lot of support in developing better equipment from socks to sattelites during the height of the GWOT. I can buy the Gen 1 gloves new in sealed package for $9 per pair so have them in all vehicles just in case plus several pair in multiple sizes in case need spares or loaners. The Gen IIs seem to be selling for $25 to $30 but I have been paying $15 to $17 per pair if buy a few pairs at a time. They are a really good deal in a nice glove.

FLYERS SUMMER WEIGHT GLOVES

The Gen 1 and Gen 2 Cold Weather Flyers Gloves along with the Summer Weight Flyers Gloves are my most used and most stocked gloves. When one of my vendors offered to sell me all the Gen 1 cold Weather Gloves I wanted new sealed in factory plastic wrappers for &9 per pair in bulk I added a few pair of smalls, several medium, large and extra large plus a fe ar of XXLs in case I had a situation where it was cold and several frineds showed up with nothng but whats in their pockets. The 1970s gas lines, Y2K scare that didn't really happen, post Katrina almost total loss of fuel at the pumps, the covid loss of masks, gloves, toilet paper and the two year shortage of all sorts of items following have me keeping enough of everything to get by. during Sandy Hook and then covid/Biden ammo shortage I was able to still shoot several days if not five days per week as many didn't have enough ammo to even load a full magazine much less shoot 200 to 300 rounds per day at least three days per week. thus when was able to get new fire proof, wind resistant military gloves for $9 per pair I spent about $30 to get fourteen assorted size pairs shipped to my door. Add the Gen 2 Cold Weather, Summer Flyers, my mountain climbing/skiing gloves and other gloves found at deals will never have to worry about cold hands.

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