While doing a search of these boards, a lot of posts mention that gloves are nice to have, but no one has talked about which gloves to get.

These seem pretty reasonable due to dexterity, cost, and size (easy to pack in small spaces), but I wonder about their durability:

http://www.countycomm.com/gloves.htm

People say that leather is best for durability, but it also tends to be expensive and more bulky. Is there any better compact option? Thanks!