{"title":"Gloves","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn bushcraft, your hands are your primary tool. They wield the knife, feed the fire, set up camp, and adjust tarp guylines. Hands numb from the cold result in a loss of dexterity, slowing down all your operations and potentially becoming dangerous. At Pyrene Bushcraft, we offer merino wool gloves and mittens designed to retain warmth without sacrificing mobility: wrist gaiters for mid-season and thick mittens for extreme cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- read-more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting your hands in bushcraft isn't just about putting on thick gloves. You need to find the right balance between thermal insulation and the ability to manipulate objects. The items we offer are made from merino wool, which regulates temperature, wicks away moisture, and remains comfortable even when wet. Our selection prioritizes versatility: wrist gaiters that slip under work gloves, and high-grammage mittens for extreme cold. The entire system integrates with your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/underwear\"\u003emerino base layers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jackets-and-insulation\"\u003ethermal jackets\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/our-brands\"\u003ebrands page\u003c\/a\u003e to discover our manufacturers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guide: Choosing the Right Hand Protection for Bushcraft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrist Gaiters: Filling the Vulnerable Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrist is an often-overlooked area in the layering system. Between the jacket sleeve and the glove, an exposed skin gap allows cold to penetrate. Merino 200-weight wrist gaiters bridge this gap: they cover the wrist and part of the hand while leaving the fingers free. This is the ideal solution for mid-season or as an addition to thin gloves when the cold intensifies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerino 400 Mittens: Maximum Warmth for Extreme Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMittens remain the warmest format for hand protection. By grouping the fingers in a single compartment, they reduce the surface area for heat loss. Merino 400-weight mittens offer thick insulation, suitable for winter bivouacs and outings in sub-zero temperatures. They can be worn alone or over thin gloves for a modular system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloves vs. Mittens: Which Strategy to Adopt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice between gloves and mittens depends on the activity. For precision tasks (lighting a fire with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/firesteels\"\u003efire steel\u003c\/a\u003e, carving, manipulating \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/small-survival-gear\"\u003esmall gear\u003c\/a\u003e), fingers must remain free or protected by thin gloves. For static phases (bivouac, waiting), mittens provide superior insulation. The most effective strategy combines both: wrist gaiters for activity, mittens for rest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hand Layering System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the rest of the body, the layering system works for hands. A merino wrist gaiter as a first layer wicks away moisture. A thin work glove over it protects against abrasion for heavy tasks (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/axes\"\u003eaxe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saws\"\u003esaw\u003c\/a\u003e). And a 400-weight mitten over that for breaks and bivouac. This modular system allows you to adapt to every situation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Selection of Bushcraft Gloves and Mittens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrene Bushcraft offers 200-weight merino wrist gaiters and thick 400-weight merino mittens. These complement your extremity gear, along with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/socks\"\u003emerino socks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/headwear-and-neck-gaiters\"\u003eheadwear\u003c\/a\u003e, for comprehensive head-to-toe protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ: Bushcraft Gloves and Mittens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you handle a knife with merino mittens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, mittens are too thick for precision tasks. For knife work or carving, remove your mittens and use wrist gaiters or thin gloves that allow sufficient finger sensitivity. Keep mittens for rest phases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre merino mittens suitable for rain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerino wool retains its insulating properties even when wet, which is an advantage compared to cotton. However, merino is not waterproof. In heavy rain, wear waterproof over-mitts or keep a dry pair in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dry-bags\"\u003edry bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should you use wrist gaiters instead of gloves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrist gaiters are perfect for mid-season when the cold doesn't warrant full gloves, or as a base layer in winter. They are also very useful for activities requiring dexterity: handling \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fire\"\u003efire-starting equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, cooking on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stoves-and-bbq\"\u003estove\u003c\/a\u003e, knots, and cordage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you care for your merino wool gloves and mittens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash at 30°C with a wool-specific detergent. No fabric softener, no tumble dry. Dry flat. When out in the field, air them overnight to take advantage of wool's antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wrist-gaiter-200-woolpower","title":"Wrist Gaiter 200","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoolpower Wrist Gaiter 200 are made from 60% merino terry wool, 25% polyester and 15% polyamide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither a glove nor a mitten, the Wrist Gaiter 200 keeps the whole palm and the wrist warm while leaving the thumb and fingers free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very comfortable, practical accessory when the temperature drops and you need your fingers to stay nimble.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woolpower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636723413339,"sku":"WOO-967200","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/woolpower-wrist-gaiter-g-1-zx1200.jpg?v=1774095984"},{"product_id":"mittens-400-woolpower","title":"Mittens 400 - Mittens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoolpower wool clothing and accessories, formerly Ulfrotte, are a benchmark for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and for professionals working outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoolpower Mittens 400 are made from 70% merino terry wool and 30% polyamide.\u003cbr\u003e\nA double thickness gives very high insulation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t To wear on their own or as liners inside a pair of overmitts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery comfortable and very warm, the Woolpower Ulfrotte Mittens 400 will be with you all winter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t Available in Black and Pine Green.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woolpower","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52821804646747,"sku":"WOO-9754_00","price":52.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pine Green","offer_id":52821804679515,"sku":"WOO-9754_93","price":52.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/woolpower-mittens-400-b-1-zfx1200.jpg?v=1774095992"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/collections\/woolpower-mittens-400-b-1-zfx1200.jpg?v=1774129889","url":"https:\/\/www.pyrene-bushcraft.com\/en\/collections\/gloves.oembed","provider":"Pyrene Bushcraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}