Rab Vapour Rise Glove

These are excellent gloves and my fourth pair of them over six years or so; only one pair has died due to long days on rough rock the others are going strong. I use them in summer and winter. They are just right for cool, wet days. As a member of the Association of Mountaineeing Instructors, I use them regularly for guiding scrambles and they stand up to the rigours of regular forays into the Cuillin. They withstand showers but don't claim to be waterproof (no gloves are for long) so I often carry two pairs with me so I can change halfway through a wet day, which I'm often out in for work. I find them just the right level of warmth most of the time and if my hands start getting cold I wear pair of thin liners underneath. On very cold days I'll opt for a thicker pair of gloves once intensity levels ease. If they are too warm, then I'll usually be fine without any gloves at all. They fit my hand shape well and I find them very dextrous; it's easy to manage ropes and climbing gear while wearing them. The leather palm is particularly helpful for holding ropes and resisting abrasion. The conductive forefinger in this newer model is very welcome for taking photos with a smart phone but I did personally prefer the brighter colours of the previous model.