Gaiters

[elayt213]

Just wondering what gaiters you guys recommend, if any. Planning my first elk hunt this year so trying to be as prepared as possible


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[C.payne]

Outdoor Research Crocodile gators are one of the best all around tried and true. Most guys I know run them up here in BC. I have also ran the Rab Latok. They were really nice and breathe well, better than the OR Crocodiles but I only got a bit over a year out of them.
I have heard good things from the Kuiu and Kryptek Takur gators as well but I don’t have any experience with either of those.

 

[Tbone58]

I use the OR Crocodile gaiters. I like the fit and design of them. Works great in creek crossings, snow and mud. I’ve used the kenetreks and didn’t like them as much but a size bigger would have helped. I’ve also heard good things about kuiu and would try them next just to have more input on it

 

[TNKnoxville]

I have some REI shorter ones and the large Kenetreks. I like them both. Use the REI's when not walking thru tall stuff or deep snow. Use the much taller Kenetreks for tall wet grass, deeper snow. Both holding up okay.

 

[Pitbull44]

Kenetreks

 

[hunting1]

Kenetreks

+1 for Kenetreks.

 

[OMB]

Kuiu Yukon have been great for me the past two years, very durable and not too loud.

 

[Deplorable77]

Another kenetrek vote

+1 for Kenetreks.

 

[rayporter]

any brand with velcro on the front so you dont have to use the zipper.

 

[bruno59]

I have both the kenetreks and the kuiu yukons and both had held up well for a few years now and are still going strong

 

[smokinbobf4]

I have chicken legs and wore the kenetreks for a season. They were way to baggy and they are also very loud. Switched to the kuiu Yukon and love the fit and are much quieter


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[thinhorn_AK]

The kuiu Yukon’s have worked well for me.

 

[Fish_monger]

I use the OR Crocodile gaiters. I like the fit and design of them. Works great in creek crossings, snow and mud. I’ve used the kenetreks and didn’t like them as much but a size bigger would have helped. I’ve also heard good things about kuiu and would try them next just to have more input on it

Never used gaiters, but I’ve heard people reference creek crossing multiple times.

They’re not water tight.. right? are you wearing waterproof pants and shoes or just dealing with wet boots?

 

[Tbone58]

Never used gaiters, but I’ve heard people reference creek crossing multiple times.

They’re not water tight.. right? are you wearing waterproof pants and shoes or just dealing with wet boots?

The OR crocodile are made of Gore Tex. My pants are water resistant and coded in dwr. The boots are water resistant and I do the recommended water proofing for them. I haven’t had issues with slow creeks and small creeks. I have crossed some streams and was okay but I crossed one stream that was moving faster and one leg got wet but that was for the best to get one leg wet and not the rest of me. It was a little to fast and a lot of rocks. I’ve had good luck with my experience with them. if you get them test Out the limitations of them before going hunting

 

[Poser]

Never used gaiters, but I’ve heard people reference creek crossing multiple times.

They’re not water tight.. right? are you wearing waterproof pants and shoes or just dealing with wet boots?

Since you have the gaiters cinched tight at both ends, they are holding some air. If you are quick with your footwork, you can cross a creek that is almost knee deep and not get water in your boots. You do have to be quick. Additionally, they will keep wet vegetation from soaking your boots and pants.

 

[wyodan]

Never used gaiters, but I’ve heard people reference creek crossing multiple times.

They’re not water tight.. right? are you wearing waterproof pants and shoes or just dealing with wet boots?

You will not have wet feet. Just step fast and high. I've crossed some substantial waters wearing gaiters and kept my feet dry, although a couple of times the water went over the top of the gaiters.

 

[old school06]

Kenetreks for me as well.

 

[tlkaetz]

Outdoor Research Crocodile Gators

I have used the Kenetreks and I prefer OR.

 

[NJDiverDan]

Kenetreks for me, but I have not tried any of the others mentioned.

 

[Rock-o]

Kenetrek gaiters are the best.

Disclaimer: Full disclosure: I've never used any others so I have no basis for comparison. But, still, they are the best. I think, in my inexperienced opinion.