Leg Gaiters anyone.

moellermd

moellermd

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Looking at getting a pair for an Elk hunt next year or maybe hunting some birds. Any suggestions.
 
I've had Outdoor Research Crocodile Gators for over 20 years. They are great for all sorts of snow/wet grass situations. Got them for cross country skiing and now use them backpacking, hunting etc.
 
REI and Hoigaards in Minneapolis has Outdoor Research products.

For hunting, I use the low gaiter - my boots are low vs the traditional high style. They tend to hold the heat (feet) in warmer weather. However, I wear them every time I'm out in the weeds...
 
Definitely a good idea to have in case they are needed on an elk hunt! Way better than needing and not having! I'd suggest gortex.
 
moellermd said:
Looking at getting a pair for an Elk hunt next year or maybe hunting some birds. Any suggestions.
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For elk hunting make sure you get gaiters that are quiet.
 
Check out Cabela's. They offer a waterproof gaiter at a reasonable price. Also, they show a 8" gaiter for low boot use, but they are a bit pricey at $50.

In the snow, I usually wear a pair of chaps over the gaiter. My skinny legs won't hold up a gaiter very well; the grass and weeds tend to pull them down.
 
I second the Outdoor Research Gators, I am on my second pair. The first pair lasted 6 seasons and are still in decent shape except for all of the burrs in the Velcro. I use them on almost every hunt. Keeps my feet dry and I can wear shorter boots that are more comfortable for those long SD fields!
 
Hey MoDog1,
I must admit that I am on my second pair too; not because the first wore out but when I was using them out in Kansas the farmer took a liking to them so I left them for him :thumbsup: and got me my next pair when I returned.
 
Outdoor Research Gators

I wear OR low gators under Filson chaps and 5in boots. It works for me, and keeps the snow, dew, and mud out of the tops of my boots. If I could wear 10in boots I probably wouldn't need them, but I have to wear low boots.
 
I wear snake proof gaiters when chukar hunting.
 
I like the Cabelas Gore-tex gaiters. I always wear them when there is snow on the ground. It keeps the feet dry when walking in snow drifts because it can't migrate up the cuff of the pants.
 
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