Saw these today. Look perfect for a cheap and SUL rain mitt. Could use these in conjunction with a rubber band around the wrist to lock out rain. Add in fleece liners for warmth.

Only issue is they have to be purchased in a case of 1,000!

Anyone seen these elsewhere in smaller quantities?

http://www.cstore1.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=29&DEPARTMENT_ID=69

Edited by thenerb on 03/28/2012 08:45:59 MDT.

I once saw a guy riding his bike with dishwashing gloves on. Looked odd, but I bet it works great.

Your idea is interesting but not so good on the sustainability side. Great CYA backup.

"Only issue is they have to be purchased in a case of 1,000!

Anyone seen these elsewhere in smaller quantities?"

Yes, the gas/diesel pump. Just help yourself to a pair next time you fill up. Consider it your bonus for supporting the oil companies.

Not all pumps have these but I have seen and used them before.

Another idea while it's on my mind: One could purchase a pair of ~$15 Tyvek hooded coveralls, make a rain/wind jacket out of the top and a pair of mitts from the left over bottoms.

Here are some Salon mitts. I'm not sure on the durability though.

https://www.theindustrysource.com/content/opi-expert-touch-salon-mitts-100-ct

I've used those as well as the dish washing gloves. Both work but I eventually went for something else (silnylon mitts). The thin plastic ones are too flimsy, and they tend to ride up. The dish washing ones don't have those problems but they're a royal pain to put on and take off, particularly with wet hands.

The vapor barrier glove/mitt is a great idea, hands don't sweat much if its cold (if it's not, just let them get wet). I now use some badly designed silnylon mitts I made myself that can be worn on their own or over an insulating layer. Much better in every aspect.

Edited by inaki on 03/28/2012 15:23:57 MDT.

MYOG tyvek mitts, dirt cheap, less than 1 ounce.

At the gear shop near me they have these little "kits" that are free. They are supposed to show how good goretex is.

Anyways, inside one of them is a gortex mit, as soon as I go grab another one I will be using it as a rain glove. I might need a little work on them.

Best of all? Free!