GAITERS

With boxing day sale and savings to be had am wanting to buy a good pair of gaiters, mainly going to used for open country.
I used a out nylon pair down south this year and sweated like anything, like my socks were damp from sweat
Cactus only made one high gaiter model
outdoor research crocodile gaiters
twin needle (don't have a under strap)
I can add a string as i do like having a strap/string under my gaiters to hold them down. Just get pissed off when you have got a pack on and the string comes undone and got to dump the pack to tie it back up
Swazi but don't like the zip down the side so they are out.
Any others out there that are new and proven to the market

Been rocking twin needle putties for a couple of years now, dont need the under strap

Hamish

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Hamish do they hold the water? i know they are only the putties

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Originally Posted by bigbear

Hamish do they hold the water? i know they are only the putties

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Not really, only thing that I wear that really holds water is Hunters Element neoprene putties.....but they all let water in eventually

Hamish

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looked at katmandu ones?

I've used Swazi 'hush putties', these are terrible and should be thrown in the fire. Neoprene putties are really for fishing when worn with neoprene wading socks and the putties are pulled down over them - excellent in water. For hunting the best thing is still 'Horse Bandages' good ankle support - never twist an ankle, keep stones and crap out and keep feet dry on quick crossings like creeks that's what all the cullers used for fulltime hunting. Canvas Putties - noisy and can rub legs unless worn with long pants, best reserved for Beekeeping for which they are excellent

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I've used Swazi 'hush putties', these are terrible and should be thrown in the fire. Neoprene putties are really for fishing when worn with neoprene wading socks and the putties are pulled down over them - excellent in water. For hunting the best thing is still 'Horse Bandages' good ankle support - never twist an ankle, keep stones and crap out and keep feet dry on quick crossings like creeks that's what all the cullers used for fulltime hunting. Canvas Putties - noisy and can rub legs unless worn with long pants, best reserved for Beekeeping for which they are excellent

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I have been a fan of horse bandages for many years, never fail when putting them on around camp to hear whinnying...but then I have taken one off to strap up a hunting companion who twisted an ankle two hours from camp...sure as hell beat having to half carry him back.

Huntech are good

Neoprene putties are great for places you do a lot of short "hop across the stream" crossings. They will keep water out for quite a while but do get sweaty in the heat.
I have a pair of OR Crocodiles (the gortex ones) which are great but my wife has some Sea to Summit canvas gaiters which are a bit stiffer and in my opinion better.
https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...xoC99wQAvD_BwE

Kuiu gaitors are great but expensive

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Originally Posted by Shearer

Neoprene putties are great for places you do a lot of short "hop across the stream" crossings. They will keep water out for quite a while but do get sweaty in the heat.
I have a pair of OR Crocodiles (the gortex ones) which are great but my wife has some Sea to Summit canvas gaiters which are a bit stiffer and in my opinion better.
https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...xoC99wQAvD_BwE

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Locally (for us) you could also try the K-2 Antartic Products ones, made from canvas and a bit noisey until they wear in but damn good

Have had a good run with my sea to summit ones, no issues at all except the noise but that's part of it with the material used.

In the bush and wet areas I love my neoprene ones. Best and easiest. For dry summer work Stoney Creek ankle puttees. On the tops I have used the original Huntech long gaiters but they are quite bulky. For wet tops trips I put the neoprene under them. Best long gaiters I have used recently have been the Macpac ones. Slim and work well but noisy so only good for open country work. They are cooler than the Huntechs. I wear out a few due to the job so get to try stuff a bit.

The Moral - 'You can lead a Horse to water but you cant make it change it's gaiters if it's wearing Blinkers'

Had a really good run out of Outdoor research gaiters but not a hunting gaiter so a bit noisy. Replaced them with a pair of Stony Creek gaiters but bits keep falling off them and you have to buy the strap/wire that goes under your boot separately.

+1 for OR crocodiles noisy in fern etc but great to put on and awesome crossing rivers and in snow.I have never had a problem with sweating under them and they have lasted well.

I've had all sorts over the years. Currently have twin needle but a bit heavy duty and get too hot during summer hill climbs, also my summer boots are lower cut and scree gets in. But great protection in alpine scrub and snow etc.(also when I take a shot or glassing lying down in gnarly alpine stone & scratchy stuff my knees and thighs always jabbed, now I quickly pull my gaiters up to my shorts, what a relief it's like lying on a picnic blanket by comparison.) I also have neo. too sweaty. and some other soft ones but the seeds go straight through.
Thinking of making some lighter canvas ones myself, tailored to what I want.

Kuiu are the best I have used and I have tried a few.

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I have these and rate them for when I’m line trimming and hunting. They open and close up the front.

https://bushbuckoutdoors.com/collect...-gaiter-canvas

Love my swazi gaiters they are very light weight roll up and fit in your boot so you cant forget them when your in a rush to get out the door. I dont mind the zip they keep water out fine for short crossings and snow. Very quick and easy to put on. They do sweat a bit tho. They come with the good strong understraps but i dont need them as they dont ride up at all.

I have a pair of hush puttees and I like them so far. Light cool comfortable and keep the crap out of your boots

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Originally Posted by WillB

I have a pair of hush puttees and I like them so far. Light cool comfortable and keep the crap out of your boots

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Put them in the fire and get some Horse bandages before your toes turn black and feet fall off from sweating and circulation loss

got a pair of long nylon ones -ok but idid get a pair of ex brit army ones -heavy duty dozer style -theyllkeep anything out and make my knee dimples look cute!!

I'm still using a 20 year old pair of Macpac ones bought originally for tramping, heavy fabric with velcro fastening down the front. They work well in the bush and having the velcro down the front doubles the protection if you bang your shins, mine even have a crampon hole in the left one from a slight accident but still going strong.

Does anyone use Mountain High Clothing gaiters?

Been thinking about getting some, but wondered if someone who had some would care to give their thoughts on them.

So i ended up buying a pair of OR crocodiles of TM brand new from Twinneedle. I thought that was very interesting, they have others for sale also.

Do you recommend Yukon or Kutana for use in Ruahine tussock/snow use and west coast alpine use?

I find velcro strip helps hold them up too...a pair of soccer shin pads sewn inside them is next level good....never fall down and no worries banging shins LOL.

heres a tip for gaiter use.....if its wet and or cold and your wearing long trou......have the trou OVER the gaiters NOT INSIDE THEM.... that way the water off long grass etc runs down pants and stays outside of gaiters instead of filling up your boots. the only time I have pants inside them is summer hunting when wearing overalls (and farkall else) to protect from wasps in the ferns.

What about that outfit in Geraldine?. Can't think of their name but aren't their gaiters pretty good?.

lynn river perhaps??? the ywill be someone elses being onsold...

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Originally Posted by Twodiffs

What about that outfit in Geraldine?. Can't think of their name but aren't their gaiters pretty good?.

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You mean these: https://www.mountainhighclothing.co.nz/shop/

I've been considering some. They were highly recommended by a local who gets them made to length for his whole family. He swears by them.

Any other thoughts on gaiters?

Finally had to acknowledge I need them.... not to keep crap or damp out but because like a lot of older fella's I have thin skin and keep scraping knocking chunks out of my shins. It doesn't take much.

Had a lot of experience with canvas gaiters for alpine work in the 1970's and early 80's, and they were great but noisy off track in the bush. I see outfits like https://www.mountainhighclothing.co.nz/shop/ offer fleece covered ones, but I suspect that will also add heat, which I need like a hole in the head. Anyone got any recommendations for quiet, light knee highs?

TIA

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Originally Posted by RV1

You mean these: https://www.mountainhighclothing.co.nz/shop/

I've been considering some. They were highly recommended by a local who gets them made to length for his whole family. He swears by them.

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No, Wilkins Canvas mate. They can be Googled.

Long socks and shin pads?

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Originally Posted by Maxx

Any other thoughts on gaiters?

Finally had to acknowledge I need them.... not to keep crap or damp out but because like a lot of older fella's I have thin skin and keep scraping knocking chunks out of my shins. It doesn't take much.

Had a lot of experience with canvas gaiters for alpine work in the 1970's and early 80's, and they were great but noisy off track in the bush. I see outfits like https://www.mountainhighclothing.co.nz/shop/ offer fleece covered ones, but I suspect that will also add heat, which I need like a hole in the head. Anyone got any recommendations for quiet, light knee highs?

TIA

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The Mountain high gaiters are excellent! The fleece covered ones are very quiet and I havent noticed them causing any heating problems and i've been using them for well over 25 years. Depending on your boot style you may not even need the stirrup strap. And they last and last - fleece is an amazing fabric, and because it it stitched over the top of the canvas, it doesnt allow the canvas to crinkle and rub on itself which results in wearing and holes. Another benefit with fleece covered gaiters is they dont freeze like other single fabric gaiters, cos fleece dont freeze.

I use the legs off an old wetsuit cut just over the knees. Nice and quiet.

Bush hunting use HE Gravel Gaiters (zipless, neoprene). Work well in providing abrasion protection for my trail runners, which will like most fabric shoes will eventually develop holes. Gaiters normally last a year or so of heavy use. Tops hunting, realised a couple of years ago that (a) if wearing trousers, I didn't actually need them and (b) with shorts the HE gaiters are so much better. Guess it depends on where you hunt as to what you need.

I use puttees in summer fleece covered. And full length Cactus canvas for tramping in snow. Don't hunt much in winter so hasn't been an issue so far