I just bought the insulated gloves without the cuff. They seem great. What do you recommend for maintenance. Also, I need a pair of mittens, how do these compare to hestras?
We’ve just followed the Giv’r care recommendations that they send with their gloves as well as on the website. Just a good natural wax every once in a while is all we’ve needed to do. I can’t compare the mitts because I’ve never had experience with Hestras. But I can just tell you we love these mitts. Thanks for checking us out!
@@5199John I agree. I love the givers and they are great for casual stuff. I forgot to mention that I have hestra heli gloves that I love but I actually bought liners and that solved my warmth issue. I also have the Outdoor research aksel glove which compares to the givers, but after two years with the aksels and a few months with the givers, I can already tell the givers are better
Thanks for the insight John and MB. Seems like there are quite a few more options of Hestra products available. Which hestra glove/mitt would either of your recommend that is comparable to the Giv’rs in this video? We are intrigued……
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors I have the heli version gloves and just bought the mitt (literally two days ago) in goretex and really like them both. Everyone in my family has them and really likes them too.
I have used Sno-Seal on leather boots to waterproof them. Do you think it would work on my classic glove. I ordered a pair today. Thanks, Russ Esko, Minnesota
Yes Sno-Seal would be perfect. Any natural based was is ideal according to the company. You really just want to steer clear of silicon or other synthetics. Thanks for checking us out and let us know what you think of the gloves!
To what temp can the classics handle?..I would like to use them outdoors when it's 0° outside and then use them to reach into a kiln to pull out whatever is in the kiln.
If you ask Tim, one of our viewers, he’ll tell you it’s all about your circulation in your hands. Which is actually pretty accurate. However, in general, I’d say the classics would easily handle both 0 degrees and taking something out of a kiln. Now, don’t go burn yourself on my account of the kiln piece…thanks for dropping in and checking us out!
Anyone know how these are for iceboat sailing? Or chopping wood? These both need durability good grip, and you can't afford the gloves to slip off your hand and you're using them
We use ours for chopping wood. We have never had a problem. As for iceboat sailing, we can't help you there as we have never done that before. Thanks for watching.
2 hrs at 15 degrees with the insulated gloves shouldn’t be an issue for most people. You do lose a bit of dexterity with the insulation. We primarily hunt in cold weather with my mitts so I can easily slide my hand out to pull the trigger.
My opinion--- there is no magical glove/mitten out there. I'll explain what I mean. It comes down to circulation. I started noticing kids at November outdoor high school football games. Adults bundled up and still cold, 11 year old kids in short sleeves and just being "normal" --not any indication of the cold even bothering them. I think its circulation related. For some people, there simply is NOT a mitten on the planet that could keep your hands warm in any condition (say...20 below zero, etc), UNLESS it has an active heat source (Battery, or hand warmer). If you're just sitting, and your circulation isn't great, I think you (someone) could get cold fingers at 15 degrees in gloves. If your moving, chopping wood, etc...I'm sure the gloves would be fine at 15 degrees. Mittens you could go a bit colder. But just sitting still at extreme temps, I don't think there is a boot or glove on the planet that could keep everyone's hands warm. For me, at 15 degrees with gloves, I think I'd possibly be okay, UNLESS I took the gloves off once. If I did, I don't know if I could get my hands warmed back up. So in summary after all of my babbling....everyone is different and experiences cold differently. These mitts are probably in the top 20% of warmest mitts there are (that don't have an active heat source).
@@question_it_701 that’s a very good point. Some people’s hands do get colder faster. I wouldn’t say that either of us NED boys have crazy warm or cold hands. So, yes, that is our rather subjective answer to a subjective question…..OUR hands stay warm at 15 degrees for 2 hours.
Our bet would be that you’ll be impressed and like them. They are the most rugged pair of gloves you’ll ever own. And we are from northern Wisconsin….basically a suburb of Ontario.
Fun review. Thanks guys. Very helpful. I intend to pull the trigger and buy a pair. Living in Vermont, I have not found a pair of gloves to keep my hands warm when working outside. The water and heat protection is very impressive. Battery heated gloves let me down when I was on my riding John Deere x738 54 inch snow blower when temperatures were in the single digits.
Thanks for dropping in Matt. We could not provide you an actual comparison because we’ve never owned a pair of Kincos, but we know people who’ve had those and they sound pretty great. The biggest difference we know, however, is that the Giv’r mitts are fully waterproof because of the lining.
BEWARE: If you order these gloves please note that they run small. I am a woman of average stature (for a woman) and when I tried on the men's large they were tight on my hands. I ordered 4 pair for Christmas gifts @ $109/pair. The company does not allow exchanges. You are required to get refunded for your purchase and then order new items. That means...additional shipping costs if your order is smaller. Another thing to note is that there is a $25.00 restocking fee PER PAIR. I know, I know...it's hard to find those shelves.
Thanks for dropping in Pumpkin. We address the sizing and customer service in this video. They do run snug but that is their target. Their intention is to maximize dexterity….the only way to do this is to size something that fits like, well, a glove. And it is plastered all over their website and sizing resources. It’s too bad to hear that you were not happy with your experience….I was not happy with the size and my exchange went seamlessly. Thanks again for dropping by!
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors I'm not unhappy. I am just reiterating what you and the company have said AND...giving a reference for sizing since my hands are more than likely smaller than most men's large.
Give'r gloves and mittens---"From Jackson Hole--made in Pakistan." Pakistan? Sure would be nice to find a good pair of leather mittens from Jackson Hole---made in the USA.
No they are not. But I imagine you can find a Give'r glove or two that resembles a Kinco glove. But they are not the same. Thanks for checking out the episode.
Someone asked about Kinco vs these. These are built 10x better than Kinco the leather is probably 2x as thick. Everything is better about these--but I have one complaint---I've wore them outside 2x..and both times...when I got back inside... took them off...and put my hand back in...they were moist inside. Seems to me there is a non-breathable membrane sandwiched in between the leather and the interior insulation. You can Sno-Seal the Kinco's to improve them.
Thanks Tim! We talk about that concern in the video. And we do agree….breathability does draw up a question. And yes sno-seal is a great choice for either glove. Thanks for the helpful insight. It sounds like a classic case of “pick your poison”…. Either way, thanks for dropping in and your insight.
Just so you know sno seal and Nikwax work for 2 reasons. (1) the wax paste waterproofer is naturally hydrophobic. (2) the wax clogs the pores in the leather, and prevents a wicking action from the leather fibers. This prevents water from coming in the glove, as well as water vapor/ evaporating sweat from leaving the glove 👍. So even without a waterproof non-breathable liner which you suspect, you're going to have a problem from the wax doing it's job👍. Even most so-called waterproof/ breathable membranes, like the beloved Gore-Tex and 50 other brands are easily overcome by sweat vapor👍. The only two that I know of the are very difficult to overwhelm with vapor are "eVent" and "Polartec NeoShell". Any article of clothing or footwear made with those two waterproof breathable barriers actually do what they're supposed to👍. Hope that helps to answer what's happening 👍✌️.
Hi guys, I'm new to your channel, I like your candor and honesty. I have always had problems finding decent gloves to keep my hands warm with good dexterity, spent a lot of money too, The same with boots until I tried the Mickey Mouse boots, these are the best boots in the world, love them, and are reasonably priced. So, I may check these gloves out. So, for now, you have another subscriber, also, it's nice to see you check and acknowledge your comments, thanks, guys.
Hey John, thanks for checking us out! Here is our two cents for you: Cutting and stacking wood in 15 *f = classic or lightweight gloves. Ice fishing in 10 *f = 4-season gloves. Snowboarding, snowmobiling in Canada, or seal hunting in Antarctica = frontier mittens. You lose dexterity with every layer of insulation. Don’t expect to perform brain surgery with the 4-seasons, but you can easily take a northern off a treble hook while ice fishing with them. We are intrigued by the military extreme cold boots. Definitely going to look into them.
In our experiences with other top brands of outdoor equipment (Sitka, the north face, Patagonia, mountain hardwear, etc), Give’r is not only comparable or even cheaper, they outperform in all areas. We have also had many experiences with cheaper hardware store leather gloves (the kind you get for free when you drop off a deer hide) but those don’t hold a flame to the quality and durability of Give’r.
Ooooohhh this is fun. Had no eye deer what the hell you were talking about so of course googled it….could pert near do a whole episode on Busch Bavarian and white claw!
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors Grandpa use to have to hide his Busch in the garage because Grandma did not want him drinkin;. So of course, his beer was always garage temperature. Just imagine a drunk preteen on warm beer. Nobody was happy about it besides Grandpa. That old train jumpin' hobo had himself a good laugh for years to come. Being a native St Louisan, we also enjoyed Falstaff. And don't forget Mad Dog 20/20. Makes my stomach turn just thinkin' about it. Have a great night. God bless.
In our experiences with other top brands of outdoor equipment (Sitka, the north face, Patagonia, mountain hardwear, etc), Give’r is not only comparable or even cheaper, they outperform in all areas. We have also had many experiences with cheaper hardware store leather gloves (the kind you get for free when you drop off a deer hide) but those don’t hold a flame to the quality and durability of Give’r.
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors Good to know. Every once in a while I stumble onto something expensive that in the end is totally worth it. Pferd victograin grinding disks are an example.
Single digit temps and my fingers are numb.
Thanks for watching. Which gloves do you have? The mittens or gloves?
Well whoopie doo I ain't going to buy a hat now
I just bought the insulated gloves without the cuff. They seem great. What do you recommend for maintenance. Also, I need a pair of mittens, how do these compare to hestras?
We’ve just followed the Giv’r care recommendations that they send with their gloves as well as on the website. Just a good natural wax every once in a while is all we’ve needed to do. I can’t compare the mitts because I’ve never had experience with Hestras. But I can just tell you we love these mitts. Thanks for checking us out!
Go with the Hestras
@@5199John I agree. I love the givers and they are great for casual stuff. I forgot to mention that I have hestra heli gloves that I love but I actually bought liners and that solved my warmth issue. I also have the Outdoor research aksel glove which compares to the givers, but after two years with the aksels and a few months with the givers, I can already tell the givers are better
Thanks for the insight John and MB. Seems like there are quite a few more options of Hestra products available. Which hestra glove/mitt would either of your recommend that is comparable to the Giv’rs in this video? We are intrigued……
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors I have the heli version gloves and just bought the mitt (literally two days ago) in goretex and really like them both. Everyone in my family has them and really likes them too.
Well if I didn't want my keys in the truck I would have never bought the gloves so God works for mysterious reasons I don't know why
Nice! Thanks for watching.
Hi this is my UA-cam channel yeah I did not write the comment above so who's impersonating me
Hi, does the inner lining of the mittens feel like a glove or open where the fingers can touch?
The miss are open where the fingers can touch and cuddle. Thanks for checking us out!
just found you guys.. Great channel
Awesome! Thank you!
I have used Sno-Seal on leather boots to waterproof them. Do you think it would work on my classic glove. I ordered a pair today. Thanks, Russ Esko, Minnesota
Yes Sno-Seal would be perfect. Any natural based was is ideal according to the company. You really just want to steer clear of silicon or other synthetics. Thanks for checking us out and let us know what you think of the gloves!
Wet them completely with cold water and then use them to break them in then wax them thoroughly before they have dried.
Awesome tip right here everyone! Thanks for sharing your insights and for watching.
To what temp can the classics handle?..I would like to use them outdoors when it's 0° outside and then use them to reach into a kiln to pull out whatever is in the kiln.
If you ask Tim, one of our viewers, he’ll tell you it’s all about your circulation in your hands. Which is actually pretty accurate. However, in general, I’d say the classics would easily handle both 0 degrees and taking something out of a kiln. Now, don’t go burn yourself on my account of the kiln piece…thanks for dropping in and checking us out!
Anyone know how these are for iceboat sailing? Or chopping wood? These both need durability good grip, and you can't afford the gloves to slip off your hand and you're using them
We use ours for chopping wood. We have never had a problem. As for iceboat sailing, we can't help you there as we have never done that before. Thanks for watching.
So if yer sit'n in the stands for 2 hrs
in 15 F weather do yer fingers stay toasty?
(With the gloves, not the mits.)
2 hrs at 15 degrees with the insulated gloves shouldn’t be an issue for most people. You do lose a bit of dexterity with the insulation. We primarily hunt in cold weather with my mitts so I can easily slide my hand out to pull the trigger.
My opinion--- there is no magical glove/mitten out there. I'll explain what I mean. It comes down to circulation. I started noticing kids at November outdoor high school football games. Adults bundled up and still cold, 11 year old kids in short sleeves and just being "normal" --not any indication of the cold even bothering them. I think its circulation related. For some people, there simply is NOT a mitten on the planet that could keep your hands warm in any condition (say...20 below zero, etc), UNLESS it has an active heat source (Battery, or hand warmer). If you're just sitting, and your circulation isn't great, I think you (someone) could get cold fingers at 15 degrees in gloves. If your moving, chopping wood, etc...I'm sure the gloves would be fine at 15 degrees. Mittens you could go a bit colder. But just sitting still at extreme temps, I don't think there is a boot or glove on the planet that could keep everyone's hands warm. For me, at 15 degrees with gloves, I think I'd possibly be okay, UNLESS I took the gloves off once. If I did, I don't know if I could get my hands warmed back up. So in summary after all of my babbling....everyone is different and experiences cold differently. These mitts are probably in the top 20% of warmest mitts there are (that don't have an active heat source).
@@question_it_701 that’s a very good point. Some people’s hands do get colder faster. I wouldn’t say that either of us NED boys have crazy warm or cold hands. So, yes, that is our rather subjective answer to a subjective question…..OUR hands stay warm at 15 degrees for 2 hours.
what kind of wax do you treat it with?
Beeswax
What Jordan said…..We have friends that have honey bees so we have an endless supply of beeswax. But any natural leather wax would be fine.
Kincos are better hands stay dry and cheaper.
Looks like we have to check out some more gloves. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing!
Just ordered a pair of mitts. Hope they're toasty and decent for tough conditions. You guys from Canada too?
Our bet would be that you’ll be impressed and like them. They are the most rugged pair of gloves you’ll ever own. And we are from northern Wisconsin….basically a suburb of Ontario.
Fun review. Thanks guys. Very helpful. I intend to pull the trigger and buy a pair. Living in Vermont, I have not found a pair of gloves to keep my hands warm when working outside. The water and heat protection is very impressive. Battery heated gloves let me down when I was on my riding John Deere x738 54 inch snow blower when temperatures were in the single digits.
Our pleasure! We believe that you will not be disappointed. REMEMBER, they do run small. So if you are a L get an XL and so forth.
man I need a pair for -20f
I would buy the unwaxed mitts. Dye them black and hit them with snow seal.
Those would be sweet! Thanks for checking us out!
Why are the better then kinco mitts?
Thanks for dropping in Matt. We could not provide you an actual comparison because we’ve never owned a pair of Kincos, but we know people who’ve had those and they sound pretty great. The biggest difference we know, however, is that the Giv’r mitts are fully waterproof because of the lining.
BEWARE: If you order these gloves please note that they run small. I am a woman of average stature (for a woman) and when I tried on the men's large they were tight on my hands. I ordered 4 pair for Christmas gifts @ $109/pair. The company does not allow exchanges. You are required to get refunded for your purchase and then order new items. That means...additional shipping costs if your order is smaller. Another thing to note is that there is a $25.00 restocking fee PER PAIR. I know, I know...it's hard to find those shelves.
Thanks for dropping in Pumpkin. We address the sizing and customer service in this video. They do run snug but that is their target. Their intention is to maximize dexterity….the only way to do this is to size something that fits like, well, a glove. And it is plastered all over their website and sizing resources. It’s too bad to hear that you were not happy with your experience….I was not happy with the size and my exchange went seamlessly. Thanks again for dropping by!
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors I'm not unhappy. I am just reiterating what you and the company have said AND...giving a reference for sizing since my hands are more than likely smaller than most men's large.
If I was gonna get charged a $25 restocking fee, I’d tell ‘em to stick their gloves up their ass! Total bullshit.
Give'r gloves and mittens---"From Jackson Hole--made in Pakistan." Pakistan? Sure would be nice to find a good pair of leather mittens from Jackson Hole---made in the USA.
Absolutely! We agree. We are keeping our eyes open to find some and give them a try. If you find any let us know. Thanks for watching, Robert!
Ok, I subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
Are those Kinco knockoffs?
No they are not. But I imagine you can find a Give'r glove or two that resembles a Kinco glove. But they are not the same. Thanks for checking out the episode.
Someone asked about Kinco vs these. These are built 10x better than Kinco the leather is probably 2x as thick. Everything is better about these--but I have one complaint---I've wore them outside 2x..and both times...when I got back inside... took them off...and put my hand back in...they were moist inside. Seems to me there is a non-breathable membrane sandwiched in between the leather and the interior insulation. You can Sno-Seal the Kinco's to improve them.
Thanks Tim! We talk about that concern in the video. And we do agree….breathability does draw up a question. And yes sno-seal is a great choice for either glove. Thanks for the helpful insight. It sounds like a classic case of “pick your poison”….
Either way, thanks for dropping in and your insight.
Just so you know sno seal and Nikwax work for 2 reasons.
(1) the wax paste waterproofer is naturally hydrophobic.
(2) the wax clogs the pores in the leather, and prevents a wicking action from the leather fibers.
This prevents water from coming in the glove, as well as water vapor/ evaporating sweat from leaving the glove 👍.
So even without a waterproof non-breathable liner which you suspect, you're going to have a problem from the wax doing it's job👍.
Even most so-called waterproof/ breathable membranes, like the beloved Gore-Tex and 50 other brands are easily overcome by sweat vapor👍.
The only two that I know of the are very difficult to overwhelm with vapor are "eVent" and "Polartec NeoShell".
Any article of clothing or footwear made with those two waterproof breathable barriers actually do what they're supposed to👍.
Hope that helps to answer what's happening 👍✌️.
Hi guys, I'm new to your channel, I like your candor and honesty. I have always had problems finding decent gloves to keep my hands warm with good dexterity, spent a lot of money too, The same with boots until I tried the Mickey Mouse boots, these are the best boots in the world, love them, and are reasonably priced. So, I may check these gloves out. So, for now, you have another subscriber, also, it's nice to see you check and acknowledge your comments, thanks, guys.
Hey John, thanks for checking us out! Here is our two cents for you: Cutting and stacking wood in 15 *f = classic or lightweight gloves. Ice fishing in 10 *f = 4-season gloves. Snowboarding, snowmobiling in Canada, or seal hunting in Antarctica = frontier mittens.
You lose dexterity with every layer of insulation. Don’t expect to perform brain surgery with the 4-seasons, but you can easily take a northern off a treble hook while ice fishing with them.
We are intrigued by the military extreme cold boots. Definitely going to look into them.
I will check out your recommendation of the Mickey Mouse boots.
Canadian military arctic mukluks are better boots. Mickey mouse don't breath at all but are waterproof. At 40 below waterproofing is less an issue.
Quite a lot of money for some gloves
You get what you pay for. If you’re someone who needs good quality insulated gloves every single day, then it’s absolutely worth it
In our experiences with other top brands of outdoor equipment (Sitka, the north face, Patagonia, mountain hardwear, etc), Give’r is not only comparable or even cheaper, they outperform in all areas. We have also had many experiences with cheaper hardware store leather gloves (the kind you get for free when you drop off a deer hide) but those don’t hold a flame to the quality and durability of Give’r.
I hope you guys keep making videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching James! Let us know if there is anything you’d like to see us buy, use, and review.
Busch "light"? Sacrilege. Busch Bavarian is the only real beer.
Ooooohhh this is fun. Had no eye deer what the hell you were talking about so of course googled it….could pert near do a whole episode on Busch Bavarian and white claw!
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors Grandpa use to have to hide his Busch in the garage because Grandma did not want him drinkin;. So of course, his beer was always garage temperature. Just imagine a drunk preteen on warm beer. Nobody was happy about it besides Grandpa. That old train jumpin' hobo had himself a good laugh for years to come.
Being a native St Louisan, we also enjoyed Falstaff. And don't forget Mad Dog 20/20. Makes my stomach turn just thinkin' about it.
Have a great night. God bless.
Thank you for sharing this! These are the stories that stand the test of time! Love it. Be well!
I doubt if I will ever add wax to these. Not even a question.
why?
Thanks for checking us out Stephen. We are definitely curious to hear why you would never treat these.
a little spendy ok crazy spendy
In our experiences with other top brands of outdoor equipment (Sitka, the north face, Patagonia, mountain hardwear, etc), Give’r is not only comparable or even cheaper, they outperform in all areas. We have also had many experiences with cheaper hardware store leather gloves (the kind you get for free when you drop off a deer hide) but those don’t hold a flame to the quality and durability of Give’r.
@@NoEyeDeerOutdoors Good to know. Every once in a while I stumble onto something expensive that in the end is totally worth it. Pferd victograin grinding disks are an example.