Thread: Advice on gaiters.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Most Bushbuck stuff just seems to be cheap generic gear imported from China from what I've seen. I don't mind it for casual use or work but its not made for real backcountry antics.

Don't agree with you about the wire under the boot though, I've been using those for years without any issues, they do wear out eventually but last longer than webbing straps etc. It does need to be the right length to be tight under the instep of the boot though, if you had it hanging loose I'm sure it could cause problems. Without them gaiters don't usually stay in place as well or give a good seal onto the boot to keep water out etc.

Part of it probably depends on the boots you're wearing as well - personally: the loop under the boot pisses me off more than helps; maybe I've never got it right. But I've only ever had problems with gaiters riding up when moving through snow or mud pushing them up - a good elastic seal at the bottom resolves this for me.