Remove the liners from shell gloves and dry each component separately. Sleep with liners inside your sleeping bag—your body heat will dry them overnight. Place shell gloves inside the sleeping bag if space allows, or tuck them between your sleeping pad and bag. Never place gloves directly on a heat source like a wood stove, which damages leather and melts synthetic materials. Stuffing gloves with dry newspaper or spare socks absorbs moisture effectively.
Ski Handwear · Backcountry / Touring Gloves
What is the best way to dry touring gloves on a multi-day trip?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.
Insulated Ski Gloves
$40 – $220
Fully fingered, insulated gloves providing warmth, waterproofing, and dexterity for all-mountain skiing.
Individual fingers for dexterityWaterproof-breathable membraneSynthetic or down insulation
Shell Gloves / Shells
$50 – $200
Uninsulated waterproof-breathable gloves designed as outer layers in a layering system or standalone in mild conditions.
No insulationWaterproof-breathable membraneDesigned to layer over liners
Liner Gloves
$15 – $55
Thin base-layer gloves worn under shells or alone in mild conditions for minimal warmth and moisture management.
Thin, close-fitting constructionMoisture-wicking materialsTouchscreen-compatible fingertips
More questions
- Do I really need a separate glove for touring, or can I use my resort gloves?
- Should I get one glove or two for touring?
- How important is touchscreen compatibility for backcountry gloves?
- Can I use touring gloves for resort skiing too?