Military Surplus Gloves
Mil-Spec Cold Weather Hand Protection
Authentic military surplus gloves and mittens from the U.S., Germany, Britain, Sweden, and more — genuine government-issue wool liners, leather shell gloves, trigger finger mittens, and extreme cold weather systems built to mil-spec standards for conditions from 40°F down to -60°F. The same layered hand protection system the military trusts, at a fraction of commercial pricing.
Military Surplus Gloves at Keep Shooting
Keep Shooting carries authentic military surplus gloves and mittens from eight countries — plus premium American tactical gloves from Mechanix Wear on their dedicated brand page — genuine government-issue hand protection built to military specifications that commercial winter gloves rarely approach. From U.S. Army wool liner inserts and all-grain cowhide D-3A leather shells to Extreme Cold Weather System mittens rated for sub-zero conditions, East German Strichtarn three-finger trigger gloves, British Royal Marines arctic mittens, and Swedish leather hunting mittens, every pair is the real thing — built for soldiers, priced for everyone.
The U.S. military uses a modular layering system for hand protection — the same approach used for clothing — where interchangeable components combine to cover a temperature range from 40°F down to -60°F or below. The first layer is the wool glove liner insert: 70–75% wool and 25–30% nylon, meeting Mil-Spec A-A-55119, these inserts retain warmth even when wet and weigh just 1.5 ounces per pair. The second layer is a leather shell glove — the classic D-3A, made from all-grain cowhide with adjustable wrist tabs and reinforced palms, in continuous service since 1944. For extreme cold, trigger finger mitten liners go inside ECWS (Extreme Cold Weather System) shell mittens with leather palms. The trigger finger design — separating the index finger from the other three — is a uniquely military innovation that allows weapon operation, radio controls, and equipment manipulation without removing hand protection.
Our surplus glove selection extends well beyond the American layering system. East German Strichtarn three-finger gloves feature the distinctive Cold War rain-drop camouflage pattern with cotton exteriors, leather palms, and fleece lining — a collector's item that also happens to be an excellent cold weather glove. German Bundeswehr lined cold weather mittens deliver insulated protection at Alpine standards. British Army DPM woodland mittens with leather palms were issued to Royal Marines for arctic training in Norway. Swedish black leather three-finger mittens are prized by hunters for their combination of trigger dexterity and warmth. Italian, Hungarian, Czech, and French surplus round out the collection with wool knit gloves and leather duty gloves from across NATO and beyond.
Military surplus gloves outperform commercial alternatives at every price point because they were designed for worst-case scenarios, not weekend comfort. Wool liners that cost five dollars at surplus pricing have documented lifespans of 20 years or more. Leather shell gloves built to government contract specifications use all-grain cowhide that commercial gloves at twice the price substitute with bonded or split leather. Keep Shooting ships all military surplus gloves from our Pennsylvania warehouse with free shipping on orders over $49.95 and hassle-free returns — whether you are building a complete cold weather layering system, replacing worn-out work gloves with something that will last decades, or adding a pair of East German trigger finger gloves to your collection.
Frequently Asked Questions — Military Surplus Gloves
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Yes! All orders over $49.95 qualify for free shipping, including Military Surplus Gloves products. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days.
Keep Shooting offers hassle-free returns on Military Surplus Gloves products. If you're not completely satisfied, contact our customer service team for a return authorization. All products must be in original, unused condition.
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