Gaiters

[JeffP_Or]

I'm on the Kenetrek and OR bandwagon.

The OR are heavier material and have lasted forever [started their duty as mountaineering wear]. The Kenetrek are a bit lighter material and have a slight nylon whisper to them but have lasted for years; they are also not waterproof/goretex but I have not had significant water or noise issues with them and they are my primaries.

I will add, over others I have tried in the past - and an important consideration especially if using in snow - the understrap material should not be woven/braided material or a paracord/shockcord; those types of materials will grab and ball snow/ice and cause issues. Neither Kenetrek nor OR have this problem with their reinforced rubberized strap.

PS Wait for the Kenetrek sales - several times a year their gaiters come up for sale.

 

[Cabinetman]

Thanks for the input guys, I think I’m going with Kuiu. Talked to a friend today that has a pair. He’s going to let me try them out before I buy.

 

[JohnnyB]

I think Black Ovis has the Kenetrek gaiters on sale for $59

 

[mtwarden]

I've got the taller Yukons and their shorter Scree gaiters- I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either; I repaired a puncture in the Yukons last season, but that's it in four years of heavy use

 

[Snowhunter11]

Kuiu Yukons as well. And know many others that use them. Good stuff

 

[digger]

Mine are Outdoor Research,,had them for years

 

[Honyock]

Another vote for Kennetrek. The hunting gaiters are pretty quiet.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have the kuiu Yukon, they are pretty good but when I get new ones, I’ll give the OR expedition crocs or the peax a try.

 

[Chuckybmd]

Have Kuiu and kennetrek. Prefer kennetrek.

 

[Suera]

Kuiu Yukon's i have them and are very good and comfortable

 

[Brandon.miller.4]

Here's a negative vote for kuiu kutanas. Material must be too light. Burned through the bottom strap in 2 seasons, holes and fabric torn everywhere. Maybe my expectations are too high for an ultralight gaiter. Currently in the market for some new ones and you all have me considering yukons

 

[Cabinetman]

Have Kuiu and kennetrek. Prefer kennetrek.

What are the differences between them? Are the kennetreks quieter?

 

[700MtnMan]

Another vote for KUIU Yukons, great gaiters. I have the Peax as well and they are nice but quite a bit heavier and hotter than the KUIU.

 

[Vaquero 45]

Kuiu Yukons or the Peax , not a G fan boy though ......

 

[Elmer J. Fudd]

I’ve used the badlands gaiter and one from rab. I wouldn’t recommend the badlands gaiter on account of its lack of durability. The one from rad seems pretty good so far. I am pretty sure it is the muztag. The only knock against the muztag is the lace loop but I don’t used it anyways. It hooks from under the lace. Neither one is particularly quiet but when I’m using them I’m usually going through snow or a swamp anyways so silence isn’t really possible

 

[Brian Fahs]

Kuiu yukons

 

[bearrock10]

Kuiu as well

 

[5MilesBack]

What are the differences between them? Are the kennetreks quieter?

I had a pair of the Kenetreks and they were definitely noisier than the Yukons.

 

[DWD]

Kenetrek website has a couple models currently on sale.

 

[Chuckybmd]

What are the differences between them? Are the kennetreks quieter?

Yeah and more breathable. The Yukon gators are pretty stiff.