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Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Gloves

Columbia Fleece Mittens
Columbia Fleece Mittens
Wendy Bumgardner © 2006
Keeping your hands warm is essential for cold weather walking comfort. Mittens are much better than gloves, as your fingers all help warm each other. For more severe cold, I wear windproof fleece mittens.

For days that are just a bit chilly, I buy those cheap stretchy knit gloves and wear them till my hands warm up, which generally takes only a few minutes.

If it is just too cold to walk outdoors, consider these options:
Best Ways to Walk Indoors

Winter Safety

  1. How to Dress for Cold Weather Walking
  2. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Underwear
  3. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Shirt
  4. How to Dress for Cold Weather Walking - Pants
  5. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Insulating Layer
  6. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Jacket
  7. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Socks
  8. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Shoes
  9. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Hat
  10. Dressing for Cold Weather Walking - Gloves

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Updated: December 4, 2007
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