hendorama Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hey I was just wondering what people thought of those things. I do a lot of my hiking/scrambling/approaches in my trail runners, and there is no way I'm wearing full gaiters like a chode in the middle of summer with no snow in sight. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Look at the OR Flex-Tex lows. Fit great and are super durable. http://orgear.com/home/style/home/gaiters/gaiters_low/61050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendorama Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 I have actually looked at those, they seem pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 if there is no snow why wear gaitors at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 if there is no snow why wear gaitors at all? To keep gravel and dirt out of your shoes. Plus, it's part of the uniform. Duh. While I appreciate the concept, I don't wear gaiters except in snow because they make my feet and lower legs sweat like Michael_Layton in a confessional and I'd rather my socks get a bit dirty than soaking wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Simpkins Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I only where them in snow. However, when I do where them I use the short Black Diamonds. They are super nice. When there is deep snow I use full size OR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klenke Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I have those low spatz-style Outdoor Research gaitors. I like them. They work well for conditions where full gaitors aren't necessary. They work well for snow (partcularly when more consolidated), brush, scree, etc., are lighter, and don't keep in as much heat as large gaitors. However, I don't like wearing mine on scree for fear of wearing out the strap. The way I hike/climb (my particular gait), I haven't had a big problem with wear & tear of the strap, but I know others who have. The strap can be replaced pretty easily, though. The velcro stitching isn't the best, though. Over time, the yanks to undo the strong velcro has seemed to rip some of the stitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyang Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I picked up this tip from a backpacking book - one can protect the gaiters' strap or whatever with tubular webbing. On my OR low gaiters it's just a cord anyway, so replacing it is not a huge issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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