Hestra Falt Guide Glove - Brown/Black

  1 of 53

  Best gloves I’ve ever bought. Removable liner great. So good I bought 2 pairs.  

  Julian Savulescu

  2 of 53

  I have many gloves, and most perform well for UK use. However after many years of trips to the arctic, and trying everything going, I finally got these. I don't favour dedicated ski gloves with draw cord closures, they are too tricky to get on and off for what I do. The Falt glove is quite a bulky glove, but does fit underneath most Scandinavian wide sleeved jackets. I'm not sure that one could get the sleeve of a UK winter mountaineering jacket over the glove, but my Fjallraven Parka and Haglofs jacket fit over them perfectly, so job done. (the glove just fits nicely into the loop of a ski pole at max length.) This all means they are easy to get on and off, and even after a tumble snow stays out. I am normally a size 10.5 in gloves, having long fingers, and had trouble deciding when measuring my hands what size to go for, so I ended up going for size 11 which proved just right. The easy fit allows good blood flow, but the glove is still easy to perform tasks such as tying knots.The liners are easy to get in and out, and I always carry a spare pair, even though I've never needed them. The glove remains warm even when wet from sweat. I found that the liners are best dried by simply removing and chucking on a warm floor, or placing high up in a warm cabin, while the glove itself needs to be kept away from heat, so chuck it on a chair or table. So far so good, an easy glove to live with for skiing and many other jobs, but is it warm? You bet, best glove for warmth I've ever had, better still it works well over a large temperature range. I've had sweaty but comfortable hands at minus 3 and toasty hands at minus 33. Not the best glove for wet UK, but hands down best for the arctic. They appear durable so I am expecting many years of hard use. The balm is also top notch and should keep them soft, supple and water resistant. I put way too much on, but it sort of soon soaks in so no big deal. Just whack it on with warm bare hands, let it soak in overnight. I have never used liner gloves, but if travelling by sled or snow mobile might consider them, as I would over mitts. Over mitts would also be good for shelter building, as handling snow blocks will make any glove wet in time.  

  Tony H.

  3 of 53

  As yet I haven't had the chance to try these gloves out. I would say that they are very well made and very warm. I especially liked the removable lining, and also the merino insert I purchased also. I will look forward to trying these out.  

  Vincent Barnes

  4 of 53

  Well, I received my glove on time I was confident the size would be right as I have other Hestra gloves but as per your shopping guide they are perfect as good as your description. I read about these gloves on your website years ago and now I am a proud owner. Thank you for your prompt efficient service. I can’t report on function until July or August our winter when I am planning to walk the overland track In Tasmania.  

  John Bourke

  5 of 53

  Gloves fitted perfectly, and they feel great. Looking forward to years of good service from a quality product.  

  Kenneth Thomas

  6 of 53

  This is a great glove, my second pair, I work as a mountain guide and ski instructor, these are the only gloves that can handle the work. They will last a minimum of 5 years even longer if well cared for. Thank you for the great service.  

  James A D Macleod

  7 of 53

  I was in the market for quality gloves that would accept hard use in the wilderness. I checked the Ray Mears site since everything there is top notch. I came across the Hestra Falt Guide Gloves and did a little more research. I decided to make the purchase and received them in about a week. That’s with international shipping too. The gloves are absolutely the best pair I have ever had. They are made very well with select leather and wool. The liners are removable and additional liners are available for purchase. I have no regrets with the purchase and expect years of wear out of them.  

  Dana Rowsey

  8 of 53

  I have had these for a few months. Admittedly they have not been used a great deal due to a rather mild British winter, so far. Build quality seems superb however, whilst not advertised as waterproof they happily kept my hands warm and dry when walking in constant rain for 3 hours. Overall, time will tell for certain, but they are comfy, thick, warm and I trust them to perform.  

  Sjb

  9 of 53

  Perfect, I am very pleased with these gloves.  

  Massimo Illuminati

  10 of 53

  Now, I have only had these gloves a few weeks but they have already had a bashing in -18 weather, my fingers and hands were toasty. Very very well made with superb double stitching and quality inner gloves. They have the dexterity and a good finger feel I think these gloves will last many years. I have treated them with 3 heated layers of gold wax and have had no problem with wet hands in both rain and snow along with using them to buck wood in the snow for a few hours. Easy to remove the liners, I would recommend these gloves all day long. In short very well designed and very well made if looked, after I can't see me purchasing another pair for a very long time. Very quick delivery and outstanding Woodlore service. Thank to you all involved.  

  Daniel Gray