I always have a pair of pilots gloves, now better known as Nomex tactical gloves/gauntlets. Protects the hands and wrist when hunting in outback Qld in summer. Climbing over hot rocks is no fun at the best of times let alone when your hands are getting burnt. Didn't take them to Zim for my late season hunt and should of. Bum scooting on bloody hot gravel is not fun at all.

If cold they help keep the hands warm and functioning, wear heavier gloves if bloody freezing

The pilot type allow you to still load and unload, work the bolt and reload. Yes it is easier without them but can easily be done.