Gloves
Two kinds of gloves, rarely needed one without the other — a work glove that stays on for the whole shift, and disposable nitrile gloves kept in the kit.
Tactical work gloves from Mechanix and Magpul, powder-free nitrile gloves from Abena in S, M and L, and heavier-duty nitrile from SHIELDskin and NAR Bear Claw. Gloves that stay on when you actually need your hands.
Gloves — all products
Frequently asked questions about gloves
Which size should I order?
Measure the circumference of your hand across the knuckles, excluding the thumb, and compare it with the manufacturer's size chart on the product page. If you are between two sizes: choose the smaller one for more feel in your fingertips, the larger one if the glove needs to go on quickly or be worn over a thin liner glove.
Nitrile or latex in the medical kit?
Nitrile. It causes no latex allergy in either you or the person you are helping, withstands mechanical wear better and does not tear as easily when your hands are damp. All the disposable gloves here are nitrile and powder-free, which is standard in healthcare settings and means no powder ends up in an open wound.
How many pairs should be in the kit?
At least two pairs, preferably more. A pair tears while being put on more often than you would think, especially with wet or cold hands, and if you are helping more than one person you change gloves between them. The two-packs exist precisely so they can be spread across several pouches.
Can you work a tourniquet in tactical gloves?
Yes, and that is the whole point of choosing a glove with a thin palm. Practise the procedure in the same gloves you actually wear — if you grip the windlass or the buckle wrong the first time you try, it was the glove, not the equipment, that caused the delay.
















