Cold water equipment suggestions...

[MiTreasureHunter]

I already have a pair of very thick and warm Frogg Toggs waders so Im set for my lower half. Looking for advice about protecting my hands and lower arms from the cold water.

I figure I have 2 choices...first would be a pair of full length Gauntlets. Just not sure how much hand mobility I would have.

Second choice would be a nice farmer john upper wetsuit and and high mm gloves to go with it.

Obviously the cheap way to go is the Gauntlets. But if this year is anything like last year (hoping not)....I could be wearing this protective equipment thruout the summer.

No local stores around to get any of this stuff from so if you know of a good mailorder company for whatever equipment you recommend...please mention them.

Thanks...and good luck hunting!

 

[Navy Doc]

The winter water where I usually hunt gets down to about 60 degrees or so. Doesn't sound very cold but it suck the heat right out of you if you're not properly clothed. The gloves I wear are 2mm dive gloves and my hands do just fine in them even after being in the water for 1-2 hours. They're just thick enough to keep my hands warm and thin enough to allow me good mobility. I got mine at a dive shop. Try e-Bay.

Doc

 

[old-bones]

Hey save up and get you a wet suit,booties and gloves.Safer than using waders,If you happen to slip into a deep hole you might not get out if the waders fill with water.

 

[Cupajo]

What water temps are you expecting to be hunting in?

Open ocean shoreline or protected less surf kinda hunting?

There are many places where you may never get more than waist deep in a hunt and others where chest deep is "normal".

Hunting an area with severe drop offs or cuts in the water or large waves or rip tide currents or large mossy stones are very different from clean sandy bottoms and must be factored into any equipment choices.

Each hunting situation has different requirements to stay warm and be safe!

Provide the answers to these questions and you will likely hear from hunters about what gear they are using in similar areas.

Hope this helps you get "geared up and "out there" Friend,

CJ