Designed, built, and tested in the Pacific Northwest, our expertise spans every environment worldwide. Long-standing relationships with the United States Special Operations Command, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the intelligence community have been critical in creating a modular glove system—practical, highly functional, and built for the extreme rigors of modern battlefields. 

Service members are trained to see protective clothing as a system, not standalone pieces. Layering gloves allow users to adapt for waterproofing, breathability, or fire resistance based on the environment and phase of operation. A system provides versatility for unpredictable missions, like the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) and Outdoor Research’s Cold Weather Glove System (CWGS) that are issued upon arrival at select units. When exfils inevitably get pushed right or orders shift mid-mission, adaptability is critical. 

Extremities are often the first to fail. Operational effectiveness depends on the ability to manipulate gear—weapon systems, comms, vehicles—yet gloves are rarely given the same layering consideration as clothing that protects the core. 

Whether facing Arctic winds, desert heat, torrential rain, or urban complexity—or transitioning through all of them—our tactical gloves provide the foundation for a personalized kit.

The right gloves balance environment and mission needs—dexterity, durability, and warmth. Your setup will vary whether riding snowmobiles in 60mph arctic gusts, sitting in a jungle OP in the rain, freefalling at minus 70° from 40,000 feet, or climbing crumbling sandstone in 120° heat. By organizing gloves into five categories—Liners, Contact Gloves, Intermediate Cold Weather, and Extreme Cold Weather—users can build a system from the skin up.

Contact Gloves 

Purpose: Next to skin options that provide extreme tactile dexterity, enabling seamless interaction with tech, base level protection against abrasion and sun exposure, and the ability to operate in a wide variety of climates and conditions.  

• Ironsight Sensor Gloves: 
  • Legendary within the Tactical community for their amazing tactility and grip, the Ironsight Sensor Gloves are quick drying, highly breathable gloves made with dexterous and supple synthetic leather for solid grip and extreme sensitivity during delicate tasks. Slip-free grip pads on the palms and fingers, along with a seamless Precision Grip™ construction, provide superior tactility. 

• Firemark Sensor Gloves: 
  • For those requiring flame resistance protection provided by lightweight Nomex® fabric for handling pyro or breaching equipment. Light padding and leather knuckles provide a barrier against damaging impact, and leather palms and fingertips allow for the gloves-on use of touchscreen devices.  Highly water resistant goat leather on the palm and fingers along with construction designed specifically to minimize seam contact, means these gloves offer the ultimate in tactility. 
    
    *Alternatives if you prefer less knuckle protection and a more minimalist approach are the HD Range or UL Range Gloves.  
    

Intermediate Cold Weather Gloves and Liners

Purpose: This category provides an adaptable and often water resistant/proof, hybrid solution. For when the temperature drops but dexterity is still crucial, this category of gloves protects your hands from the cold, wind, snow, and ice. Having the ability to sustain operations in colder/wetter environments without sacrificing the ability to manipulate weapons systems or machinery is critical for mission success. 

• Extravert Gloves: 
  • The Extravert Gloves are the perfect addition to your alpine toolkit, whether working through a technical ice pitch or setting a skin track. A water-resistant outer material protects hands from the elements, while the inner fleece lining provides warmth. Rugged Kevlar palm stitching, darted finger tips and pinky padding deliver durability and dexterity provide superior grip and comfort while operating weapon systems. A versatile cold weather specialist for rugged alpine use. 
    

• Sureshot Pro Gloves: 
  • The Sureshot Pro Gloves offer the perfect mix of breathability, dexterity, and warmth in a waterproof glove that's perfectly suited for a variety of cool weather operations. A goat leather palm provides both durability and grip, and the Ventia™ waterproof insert protect hands from moisture and cold. Thermoregulating ActiveTemp™ technology manages body temperature while setting the skin track or breaking trail, and the touchscreen-compatible fingertip doesn’t inhibit using comms and blue force tracking systems. 

• Stormtracker Sensor Gloves: 
  • The Stormtracker Sensor Windbloc® Gloves are designed for windproof dexterity and warmth in cold, windy environments. Harnessing the power of Polartec® Windbloc® technology, these gloves provide an impenetrable barrier against biting winds while maintaining breathability and the perfect amount of stretch for agile movement. The water-resistant leather palm and fingers deliver a firm grip and extra durability, and touchscreen-compatible leather on the thumb and index finger allows for technology use without exposing hands to the cold. 

• Liners
  • While they could warrant their own category, they are most often used in combination with cold weather gloves. Providing a valuable barrier next to skin that fits seamlessly under another water-resistant glove. Together they form a quick solution applicable to most cold weather scenarios. 
    • Merino 150 Sensor Liner
    • Vigor (Light, Mid, Heavy) Sensor Liner
    • Synthetic FR Liner
      • For fire resistant protection while handling pyro.

Extreme Cold Weather Gloves 

Purpose: When the weather and environmental factors force you to focus more on simply staying warm above all else. Whether that be forward observers sitting for days on end in an OP or teams maneuvering on snow mobiles through the Arctic tundra, these gloves provide insulation in varying forms of dexterity.  

• Alti II GORE-TEX Mitts:
  • The Alti II GORE-TEX Mitts are an extreme cold weather specialist, famous among 8,000-meter climbers and mountain warfare specialists. While mittens obviously lack in dexterity, there is no better construction for circulating and retaining warm air around your hands. Combined with a liner or contact glove underneath, they make up the warmest glove in our collection. The Alti II Gore-Tex Mitts uses a modular design to create a two punch layering system for your hands. This ensures lasting warmth, durability, and comfort on multi-day, multi-week operations in extreme conditions. The waterproof and windproof GORE-TEX outer shell provides durable protection from the elements, and a removable insulated PrimaLoft liner keeps hands toasty. A glove clip and carabiner loop keep these close at hand by attaching them quickly to a pack or harness. 

• Arete Modular GORE-TEX Collection (available in Mitten, Trigger Finger and 5-Finger) 
  • The Arete Modular GORE-TEX collection features premium weatherproof technology and an ultra-versatile design that adapts to any cold-weather environment or terrain. Built for high-performance cold-weather skiing and climbing, the Arete features a waterproof and windproof GORE-TEX outer glove with EnduraLoft™ insulation to keep hands warm without the bulk. The outer material boasts a mechanical stretch woven fabric treated with PFAS-free DWR. The robust leather palm and fingers enhance grip and durability, and a full-length adjustable gauntlet, a convenient stretch wrist cinch, and a nose wipe at the back of the thumb are intuitive, practical additions for handling the unexpected mid mission. The gloves are also equipped with a glove clip, removable leash, and a robust pull-on loop for easy handling. The removable fleece liner glove, crafted from 300-weight polyester fleece with an anti-pill finish, is touchscreen-compatible, allowing for smartphone or GPS navigation without exposing hands to the cold. 

The Outdoor Research Tactical Team knows the environment can be just as much a threat as the mission. Having the right gear—designed to combat the elements and enhance operational skillsets—drastically improves the chances of success. 

Combining modern materials, advanced construction, and cutting-edge technology, we create glove solutions that work together seamlessly—highly functional, purpose-built, and ready for any operation. 

Same Outdoors. Different Mission. 

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