[pct-l] Gloves and sun protection

[montypct]

Hi Susan!

A couple weeks ago I saw Glen Van Peski (Gossamer Gear) wearing a pair of 
gloves with LOTS of ventilation and very adequate sun protection.
The upper part of the hand, as a person is holding a trekking pole, was 
covered.  The lower fingers were bare.
My own experience is my forefinger and thumb are the only thing I have to 
worry about in relation to the sun.  What is exposed as I am holding a 
trekking pole.
Normally I would just get deep dry cracks in my skin and deal with the pain. 
I only use my trekking poles part of the time now, as i have reduced my pack 
weight, therefore my hands are not as exposed in this way.
This glove would have worked for me.
His gloves had lots of ventilation, and, of course, they weighed less.

I didn't look real close or ask lots of questions.  I don't know if it is 
something Gossamer Gear makes or sells.

I'll try to get more details.

Monty
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Alcorn" <backpack45 at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gloves and sun protection


> I've sometimes worn loose-fitting cotton gloves (cheap-o ones for 
> gardening).  They offer sun protection and my hands don't sweat in them. 
> Because the air in some sections is often low in moisture and my hands are 
> naturally dry anyway, I sometimes put on lotion first. If they don't work 
> for you, the minimal investment means you haven't lost much.
> Be sure whatever sunscreen you use is protective against both UV-B and 
> UV-A. During my last visit, my dermatologist recommended Neutrogena with 
> helioplex (this is not a paid commercial!).
>
> Happy PCT trails,
> Susan Alcorn
>
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