lvbutcher Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Just got my new pair of winter riding gloves in from Chilhowee leather, and wanted to check and get some feedback or opinions of what everybody uses for winter riding. I bought their deerskin, long-cuffed, gloves with polar fleece lining. Nice gloves, to be sure, and made in Oregon, which is a plus in my book. My question is, which is warmer, polar fleece lining or 40 gram thinsulate, for winter highway riding? When I asked the folks at Chilhowee, they said the polar fleece for sure, so that's what I bought. After working outdoors for 30 years as an Ironworker and welder, I've got a preference for wool, but it wasn't available. The imported gloves were cheaper, but came with the thinsulate (also made of deerskin), but the thinsulate gloves I've used that actually used in extreme cold were at least 100 gram, if not 200-400 gram. Anyway, I'm taking a 3 hour highway ride tomorrow here in S.E Missouri, and the temps are going to maybe get down into the 30's before I get home. Packing my thinsulates and merino wool liners just in case, but has anyone tried Chilhowee's polar fleece lined gloves? Or if anyone has an opinion of what the best winter lining for riding gloves is, I'd like to hear some opinions, good or bad. I was able to ride last year when it was below freezing a few times, and the thinsulate with liners worked pretty well. The gloves I just got in, although I ordered them a size up, feel a little tight to get my wool liners under. They'll exchange them if I want, but I'm taking this 3 hour round trip tomorrow, and part of the return trip will be close to sundown when the temps start dropping. Thanks in advance for any comments. Lee Edited October 3, 2014 by lvbutcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I wear my normal gloves until the Temp. gets below 45deg. Then i go straight to the heated gloves (3 settings) I I have never had to use the hottest, even when it's 28deg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lschultz Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Ya I got a little older too and bought me a pair of them heated gloves. You get warm hands without all the bulkiness and all the bullchit you got to put on to keep your hands warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Chief Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yup, heated was the best move in gloves I ever made, we'll see if I still need them with the heated grips and the fairing, who knows, might sell em here along with my 1 year old osprey buffalo saddle bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-rodcpa Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yup, heated was the best move in gloves I ever made, we'll see if I still need them with the heated grips and the fairing, who knows, might sell em here along with my 1 year old osprey buffalo saddle bags. Huh? Saddle bags? I was looking to replace these boxes on my bike with those. I'd sure like to see a picture if you're considering selling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiremanDave Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 What is this "Winter" you speak of... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mark Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 What is this "Winter" you speak of... You beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 What is this "Winter" you speak of... You beat me to it. Come up to my house in early February and get an up-close, personal introduction. You'll love it! NOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airpirate Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Huh? Saddle bags? I was looking to replace these boxes on my bike with those. I'd sure like to see a picture if you're considering selling them. Osprey makes great bags. Got on my scoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Chief Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Huh? Saddle bags? I was looking to replace these boxes on my bike with those. I'd sure like to see a picture if you're considering selling them. I am going to clean them off right now, then gets some pics for you, but as to not hack this thread any more I will stat a new one " osprey bags " they are really nice bags, loved the heck out of them, but with the 15 I'm getting they will no longer be needed, I just been waiting for my neck fusion to heal enough to clean em, and todays the lucky day for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-rodcpa Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I am going to clean them off right now, then gets some pics for you, but as to not hack this thread any more I will stat a new one " osprey bags " they are really nice bags, loved the heck out of them, but with the 15 I'm getting they will no longer be needed, I just been waiting for my neck fusion to heal enough to clean em, and todays the lucky day for me. Tried to PM you. Said you couldn't receive messages. Who did you piss off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Chief Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Send me an e-mail if you would like @ scotwoodfords@gmail.com I check it regularly mean while,I will clean out my mail. -scot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvbutcher Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Took a ride yesterday into last night, and the gloves did really well. Wasn't down to freezing (about 38* or so on the way home), but I was in lot of hollows and valleys, so it got cold in some spots. The gloves were a lot warmer than my wool and leather varsity jacket and fleece under jacket, that's for sure. Should have worn my leathers, (although I did have my Arctic carhardt's in my bags just in case). Anybody else have experience with polar fleece gloves vs. 40 gram thinsulate?? Chilhowee specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 What is this "Winter" you speak of... I used to say that when I lived down in the Piedmont, I think I'm in for a change up here in the Blue Ridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-rodcpa Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I used to say that when I lived down in the Piedmont, I think I'm in for a change up here in the Blue Ridge! I know they're not the Rockies, but they can get cold as hell at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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