Fur Mittens

[crwhite]

Hey there, I wanted to get some input from the group on where to get a really good set of fur mittens for my wife this year for Christmas. She's almost always cold when we go outside to enjoy winter activities. Some google searches have revealed a few Canadian companies that make fur mittens, materials ranging from coyote, fox, rabbit, and beaver.

What materials are the warmest?

[1886]

Coy coyote on here makes and sell gloves and mitts. Maybe send him a message on here

[TBark]

Reach out to Coy coyote, Steven I believe is his first name.

He has made me a number of items in the past, mittens and fur trim hoods etc.

TBark

[Dewey Cox]

First of all, thanks for the reminder to get cracking on a Christmas gift for my wife.

I would say to go with beaver, because the ongoing jokes and innuendo is the gift that keeps giving.

[kingrat]

Skunk are beautiful ones to, as for warmth it's more the lining than the fur that matters.

[traderal]

I got a set of beaver mitts at a gun show last year from an asian couple. Can't remember their names but they usually show up at the central/eastern shows. Traded some nice deer hides for the gloves. They were very well made and warm.

[KGB]

Originally Posted by Dewey Cox

First of all, thanks for the reminder to get cracking on a Christmas gift for my wife.

I would say to go with beaver, because the ongoing jokes and innuendo is the gift that keeps giving.

This x 2!

[Dean2]

Fur on the outside is strictly for looks. For best warmth and service get a good thick, removable wool liner, with a tanned leather outer and the fur facing in. Fur facing out won't change the warmth much but they don't wear well if you are handling toboggan ropes, ski poles, sleds, skidoo handlebars etc. Hard to beat beaver mitts for warm and tough. Next warmest would be marten, but the leather isn't as thick or tough.

[calgarychef]

I made some rabbit mitts, fur out with felted wool liners.
Warm, warm, warm… so cosy!
I also have some native made coyote mitts with fur out and wool blanket liners.
I think they’re warmer than the rabbit.

Whatever you choose make sure to get high quality felted liners, it makes a big difference.

[Big Lou]

Beaver Gauntlets. Purchased a set for myself and it didn’t take long for my wife to want a pair too. They are just excellent. Pocket Lake Furs in Manitoba made them. Met her at a trade show when I purchased mine, ordered the other pair over the phone.

[MDR]

I made myself a set of beaver gauntlets with moose hide palms. For lining, I used shearling. Shearling is by far the warmest lining you will find. I've been glassing for bison in -35 without any hand discomfort. Only issue is if you go for a walk in them, your hands will sweat.