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Showa Temres 282-02 Insulated Gloves
#4 — Best Budget Waterproof Insulated

Showa Temres 282-02 Insulated Gloves Review (2026)

A Japanese work glove that beats $200 mountaineering shells in cold rain

★★★★★
8.8/10
Reviewed by William • Updated August 2026 $30

This is an industrial glove that the ultralight community adopted a decade ago and never let go of. The polyurethane coating is genuinely waterproof rather than DWR-treated, the acrylic pile lining is warmer than the thickness suggests, and the whole thing costs $30. In sustained cold rain around 33-40°F — the mid-Atlantic's worst hiking condition — it outperforms shells at five times the price. Breathability is poor, the aesthetics are nonexistent, and the sizing is Japanese industrial, meaning order a size up.

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What Works

  • Genuinely waterproof, not DWR-dependent
  • Warmer than the 3.6oz weight suggests
  • $30
  • Excellent grip on wet poles and rock
  • Cult reliability record on the AT and PCT

Limitations

  • Poor breathability — hands get clammy on climbs
  • Japanese industrial sizing runs small
  • Looks like a dishwashing glove
  • Coating eventually cracks at flex points after heavy use

At a Glance

TypeInsulated waterproof shell glove
MaterialPU-coated nylon, acrylic pile lining
Weight3.6oz / 102g pair
WaterproofYes — coated, not membrane
TouchscreenNo
Temp range20-40°F
WarrantyNone

Score Breakdown

Value for Money
9.9
Dexterity
7.8
Warmth
8.6
Durability
8.0
Weather Protection
9.6

What Sets It Apart

Two seasons of cold-rain hiking in Virginia and West Virginia. The specific condition these solve is 35°F and raining, which defeats almost everything else at any price. Because they are waterproof by coating rather than by membrane, there is no DWR to wear out and no wetting-out failure mode. They just keep working.

A Japanese work glove that beats $200 mountaineering shells in cold rain

Who This Is For

Ultralight hikers, anyone hiking the mid-Atlantic in winter rain, and budget-minded hikers who want serious weather protection without the mountaineering price.

Note: Prices are current as of August 2026. Some links are affiliate links.

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Common Questions

What size should I order?
One size up from your normal glove size, sometimes two. The Japanese industrial sizing runs notably small.
Are these breathable at all?
Barely. On sustained climbs your hands will get damp from the inside. The trade is that the damp is warm and the rain stays out.