5 Best Tactical Gloves Under $30: The Pros And Cons

A decent pair of tactical gloves should be an item on your list of things to own or soon purchase. The benefit-to-cost ratio is extremely high (meaning a lot of benefit out of every dollar spent) because a pair of tactical gloves will give you a lot of dexterity and grip-strength in certain situations where it’s needed. In wet and rainy conditions, cold weather climates, carrying heavy objects, and more, a good pair of tactical gloves will eventually be required.

In my time serving in the military, there’s always been situations where I was glad to have my pair of tactical gloves on me. They weren’t the best for squeezing the trigger, but people would just cut the tip of the index finger off. Fighter Pilots are known for doing this as well so they have a better feel of the controls.

Tactical gloves are fairly inexpensive as well, usually ranging between $20 and $30 (with some lower and higher depending on the quality).

In this post I’m going to list some tactical gloves that cost less than $30 with their pros and cons, as well as feedback from people who have worn the gloves themselves. Hopefully you can find a pair that’s suitable for you!

Glove Station Combat Tactical Knuckle Gloves

Specs
Material: Polyester
Color: Black, Tan, Green, Gray, Camouflage
Reinforced Knuckle Molding
Double stitched seams
PU Leather Palm & Fingertips
Padded Mesh
Rubber Aero Vents

Overview
The Glove Station Combat Tactical Knuckle Gloves are a decent looking glove made with good quality materials. On Amazon they have a respectable rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and over 1000 customer reviews!

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What’s nice about the Knuckle Gloves is the PU Leather palms and fingertips which gives you optimal grip in those cold and damp environments and also allows you to use a touchscreen without the need to remove your gloves. There’s nothing worse than being in a situation where you need to use a cellphone or tablet in the field and then having to take off a glove or both in order to use the device. That’s not a problem though with the Glove Station Tactical Knuckle Gloves.

They also have (as the name gives it away) reinforced knuckle molding which gives your hands maximum protection when you’re in the field training or while on deployment. The gloves themselves are said to be very similar to a pair of Oakley gloves without spending a bunch of money. Those who have put these gloves to the test have said to have gotten roughly three years out of them. For a tactical glove under $30, this is an excellent investment.

KEMIMOTO Tactical Gloves

Specs
Material: Faux Leather
Colors: Black, Green, Tan
Three Finger Touch Capable
Hard Knuckle Design
Tough & Anti-Slip Palm
Double Stitched

The KEMIMOTO Tactical Gloves are an affordable tactical glove with an impressive rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars with over 2400 customer reviews!

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The KEMIMOTO Tactical Glove is very similar to Glove Stations Tactical Knuckle Glove. Be sure to check the sizing because many customers have mentioned how snug they fit. I normally wear a size Large for gloves and would fit into size XL with these gloves.

The KEMIMOTO Tactical Glove is very comfortable, lightweight, has tremendous grip in the palms, and is also able to use touchscreen devices. Some customers have said that they would rip soon after wearing them, but customer service would quickly send a replacement pair! For the money you’re spending on these gloves, with some proper care, these can go a long way.

The KEMIMOTO Tactical Gloves are ranked #2 in Airsoft Gloves on Amazon.

Mechanix Wear Original Covert Tactical Work Gloves

Specs
Material: Faux Leather
Colors: Black, Brown, Grey, Multicam, Woodland
Form-fitting TrekDry
Reinforced thumb & index finger
Touchscreen capable

The Mechanix Original Tactical Glove is no doubt the most popular tactical glove on the market. They easily have the most reviews on Amazon with over 23,000 customer reviews and a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars! Although the Mechanix Original Tactical Glove is sold at just over $30 at regular price, these gloves are usually on sale on Amazon. They’re also listed as a #1 Best Seller in Airsoft Gloves, and #18 in Hunting Equipment!

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The Mechanix Original Tactical Glove has been used by the best-of-the-best in the Special Forces community. Military members love how functional these gloves are, how comfortable they are, and how well they protect their hands. They’re extremely affordable and worth the investment.

They’re not only great for those on the front-lines, but can be used by anyone in almost any situation. Camping, working on the car, moving large furniture in and out of homes, the list goes on. People have had a pair of the Mechanix Gloves for years with no sign of them coming apart.

WTACTFUL Tactical Gloves

Specs
Material: Microfiber
Colors: Green, Brown, Black
Anti-Slip
Reinforced Palm
Double Stitching

The WTACTFUL Tactical Glove is an impressive yet very affordable option when looking to buy a tactical glove. At the time of this article they’re listed under $20!

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With well over 6000 customer reviews, the WTACTFUL Tactical Gloves have a rating of 4.6 out of 5! People have said how great the quality is for the price you pay. So if you’re someone who is on a budget and you don’t have $40 or so to spend on a pair of tactical gloves, then consider buying these. The wrist velcro is very nice on these and will keep the glove nice and snug. It’s also wide enough so it doesn’t cause any pain or cut off circulation. These gloves are also excellent for doing any sort of hands on work, such as metal work, lumbar, moving furniture, working on a vehicle, and more. These gloves will keep your hands protected.

Magpul Technical Glove Lightweight Work Gloves

Specs
Material: Synthetic Suede
Colors: Black, Coyote, Charcoal
Touchscreen Compatibility
High abrasion palm
Snap Closure
Borrow Forefinger

Probably the most underrated glove on this list is the Magpul Technical Gloves. This glove has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 with over 1600 customer reviews at the time of this article.

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Magpul had designed this glove to be extremely functional on the firing range or while hunting. The back of the thumbs have a soft suede material so you can clear any fog on your rifle optics or your safety glasses. The forefinger is narrow which allows you to have better feel and control of your firearms trigger and selector.

Even though I stated a ‘con’ that this glove is less protective, it still offers a good amount of abrasion protection for your hands. Anything on you hand is better than a bare hand.

Conclusion

I hope this list of tactical gloves under $30 is helpful to you! If you’re someone that works with their hands a lot, then a pair of decent gloves will go a long way. Of course you can spend over $30 on a pair of gloves, but those usually dont last that much longer, unless you’re spending close to $100… sometimes you just need something right now in the moment while you save up for those nice items down the road.