ORIGINAL: dstubb
My best piece of equipment is my fleece had warmer tube. It's just a tube that straps around your waste. I pack it up with about four hand warmers, i don't even need gloves.
Absolutely one of the best pieces of equip you can own. ditto! If you can find the handwarmer tubes that are angled, somewhat like shallow "V", they are easier on your wrists. I know as I have both. I don't wear a glove on the release hand.