army surplus mittens?

[blue mule]

was at the local flea market yesterday and they had a big box of army surplus mittens. wool liners, some had trigger fingers, leather palms. elbow length. they looked a bit cumbersome, but might come in handy gathering tip ups on the way out. anyone ever use these? for 9 bucks might be worth it just to make snowmen with the grandkids. thanks,
                            blue mule

[archbishop]

i use them, they wrok great, they are a little cumbersome, but all you do is 5' long string fron cuff to cuff and toss them over your shoulder, toss them off to bring up a fish, slide them back on when your done, you dont have to worry about loosing them, personally though i use them for hunting mostly, they get to be a hassle when your cracking beverage after beverage

[blue mule]

i use them, they wrok great, they are a little cumbersome, but all you do is 5' long string fron cuff to cuff and toss them over your shoulder, toss them off to bring up a fish, slide them back on when your done, you dont have to worry about loosing them, personally though i use them for hunting mostly, they get to be a hassle when your cracking beverage after beverage

thanks arch. i'm sure i'll find that out!

[archbishop]

thanks arch. i'm sure i'll find that out!

although, with the leather palm, the moisture from the beverage doesnt get your glove damp
the times i do use them on the ice i dont have the liners in, just the glove, it makes them loose for easy one, easy off usage they work good that way for when im just hanging out BS'ing, when i see a flag they slip right off, and when my hands are wet they slip right back on, they are great in that aspect

[gofish33]

Been using them for 3-4 years now, best warm gloves for the money!! Drop a handwarmer in each one before you head out on the ice, they'll stay nice and toasty all day . 

gofish33

[pro50guy]

they are bulky but good for non shanty fishing, and hey for 9 bucks there great just to throw behind the seat of the truck for emergency mitts, i have the ones with the trigger finger

[Mainehazmt]

you do know the wool side is for wiping your nose!   a booger catcher  lol  had em given to me  for over 20 yrs  and that was part of the training on survival in alaska   lol      (USAF retired)