Thread: Gaiters - Do you use them or not?

I have used horse leg bandages, and yes I have been mocked for it but I had a mate roll an ankle four hours from camp and he will be forever gratefull for the use of one of them. Each morning when winding them on one has to put up with the usual neighing sounds from your so-called mates. Stretched out between two trees, they also make a good drying line for wet clothes...

Originally Posted by Spook

I have used horse leg bandages, and yes I have been mocked for it but I had a mate roll an ankle four hours from camp and he will be forever gratefull for the use of one of them. Each morning when winding them on one has to put up with the usual neighing sounds from your so-called mates. Stretched out between two trees, they also make a good drying line for wet clothes...

Spook I like stuff like that, useful for more than one thing. My little luxury item that is always with me is my shemagh - scarf, pillow, blanket, towel, small tarp, compression bandage, arm sling, leg sling.... even has nice tassles that if my mouth is dry and water is scarce, I can suck on the material and it gives one a certain degree of comfort. Only had to do that once so far though!

Originally Posted by Spook

I have used horse leg bandages, and yes I have been mocked for it but I had a mate roll an ankle four hours from camp and he will be forever gratefull for the use of one of them. Each morning when winding them on one has to put up with the usual neighing sounds from your so-called mates. Stretched out between two trees, they also make a good drying line for wet clothes...

You didnt serve in WWI by any chance??

Gaiters just don't do it for me more hassle than the benefit I get from them I hunt 12 months of the year in shorts in winter I wear huntech long john thermals