Recommend good gaiters please.

Northslope Nimrod · March 14, 2010, 10:58 PM

Not sure if this is the best place, but I'm looking for some good gaters under $40 if possible that are lightweight and water resistant.

Edited to add: I should have been more clear. I need these for hunting in snow and wet underbrush/grass. No snakes where I hunt. Gravel not an issue.

Any suggestions?

**hogdogs** · March 15, 2010, 12:55 AM

We ain't shopped for them in several years since they are hotter and more mobility restrictive than we like... But when you shop, you need to know if you want brair busters or snake proof... Big difference. we just risk it and go in jeans and work boots

Brent

Stiofan · March 15, 2010, 02:15 AM

Maybe these. About as close to $40 as I could find.

Scorch · March 15, 2010, 03:08 AM

Cabela's sells gaiters to keep snow and grit out of your boots pretty cheap. Also sells snake gaiters.

jepp2 · March 29, 2010, 11:05 PM

I wear this gaiter frequently when hiking/backpacking. It meets your criteria of lightweight and water resistant:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91261

The low gaiter is very comfortable, and I wear them pheasant hunting with low cut shoes. I wouldn't wear them for deer hunting where noise is an issue.

For deeper snow I use Cabela's fleece "Goretex" gaiters. But they cost more than $40, and aren't nearly as comfortable. They don't breathe all that well.

bobelk99 · March 29, 2010, 11:43 PM

Or check the MountainHardware site

cje1980 · March 31, 2010, 10:03 PM

I've had very good luck with Outdoor Research Verglas gaiters. Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardwear make probably the best gaiters that you can get your hands on. They have a bunch of different models to suit different needs at different price points obviously. I've used this particular pair of gaiters for Spring and Summer Mountaineering here in the Colorado high country. What you are looking for is a pair that velcroes together, uses a buckle system underneath your boot, and has some way of tightening above the calf to prevent downward slipping of the gaiter. There are a lot of crappy gaiter designs out there. Avoid the kind with tricky closure methods or those that tie instead of buckle underneath your boot.

I believe I bought OR Verglas gaiters for under $40 at REI. Very nice purchase. I have owned a couple other pairs of gaiters that were a major PITA. Not these ones.

outdoorresearch.com
mountainhardwear.com

March 14, 2010, 10:58 PM	#1
Northslope Nimrod Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2004 Posts: 414	Recommend good gaiters please. Not sure if this is the best place, but I'm looking for some good gaters under $40 if possible that are lightweight and water resistant. Edited to add: I should have been more clear. I need these for hunting in snow and wet underbrush/grass. No snakes where I hunt. Gravel not an issue. Any suggestions? Last edited by Northslope Nimrod; March 15, 2010 at 12:36 PM.

March 15, 2010, 12:55 AM	#2
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,684	We ain't shopped for them in several years since they are hotter and more mobility restrictive than we like... But when you shop, you need to know if you want brair busters or snake proof... Big difference. we just risk it and go in jeans and work boots Brent __________________ Finally have designs going up in the Hogdogs Outdoor Apparel online store. http://www.cafepress.com/hogdogsoutdoorapparel Thanks for lookin'...

March 15, 2010, 03:08 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,029	Cabela's sells gaiters to keep snow and grit out of your boots pretty cheap. Also sells snake gaiters. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

March 15, 2010, 02:15 AM	#3
Stiofan Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2006 Location: Panhandle, Idaho Posts: 686	Maybe these. About as close to $40 as I could find.

March 29, 2010, 11:05 PM	#5
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,014	I wear this gaiter frequently when hiking/backpacking. It meets your criteria of lightweight and water resistant: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91261 The low gaiter is very comfortable, and I wear them pheasant hunting with low cut shoes. I wouldn't wear them for deer hunting where noise is an issue. For deeper snow I use Cabela's fleece "Goretex" gaiters. But they cost more than $40, and aren't nearly as comfortable. They don't breathe all that well.

March 29, 2010, 11:43 PM	#6
bobelk99 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Central KY Posts: 220	Or check the MountainHardware site

March 31, 2010, 10:03 PM	#7
cje1980 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,384	I've had very good luck with Outdoor Research Verglas gaiters. Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardwear make probably the best gaiters that you can get your hands on. They have a bunch of different models to suit different needs at different price points obviously. I've used this particular pair of gaiters for Spring and Summer Mountaineering here in the Colorado high country. What you are looking for is a pair that velcroes together, uses a buckle system underneath your boot, and has some way of tightening above the calf to prevent downward slipping of the gaiter. There are a lot of crappy gaiter designs out there. Avoid the kind with tricky closure methods or those that tie instead of buckle underneath your boot. I believe I bought OR Verglas gaiters for under $40 at REI. Very nice purchase. I have owned a couple other pairs of gaiters that were a major PITA. Not these ones. outdoorresearch.com mountainhardwear.com