Gators

[polandc]

Looking for a good gator that won't fall apart and quiet. Buddy recommended the kuiu, what else is out there?

 

[Trr15]

Check out Outdoor Research.

 

[NEhunter]

I like the Outdoor Research crocs.

 

[Ross]

The KUIU gaitors will keep you dry no questions asked and do better than the Kenetreks at keeping you dry and stay in place very well. That being said, I get one very hard season on them and time to replace. The Nid and NwestMt brush seems to shred all gaitors.

 

[realunlucky]

Trying to get your hands on the kuiu ones will be difficult eBay has had some crazy prices on them lately. Know people who have been waiting a good while for the boat to show up with them aboard

 

[BackcountryMT]

The KUIU gaitors will keep you dry no questions asked and do better than the Kenetreks at keeping you dry and stay in place very well. That being said, I get one very hard season on them and time to replace. The Nid and NwestMt brush seems to shred all gaitors.

This. My Kennetreks looked wrecked after one season.

 

[AZ Vince]

If worse comes to worse you can always go with Cabela's gaiters.

 

[jdmaxwell]

OR Gaiters are great..

 

[jwb300]

I've tried a few and cannot go past the Huntech Gaiters from NZ. I've had one set for probably 5 years of hard hunting and they are only now just starting to fail.

http://www.huntechoutdoors.com/Product/gaiter-knee-high-high-country

 

[Desk Jockey]

I am a bit new to the mountain hunting game but spent a good amount of time outdoors and have of OR crocs. Actually on my second pair. Not because the first are worn out, but just because I find a great deal on a set of Coyote ones a while back and couldn't help myself. My other pair is +15 years old, has done 2-3 dozen trips including hunting, hiking, light mountaineering, skiing and snowshoeing. Still going strong with only a little fraying on the foot strap. They are bombproof but you pay a price for that as they are heavy relative to some other offerings and a bit noisy due to Cordura bottoms. I think they are probably overkill for hunting in anything but snow. I also have a pair of OR spandura hiking gaiters. Low, light and stretchy, they are mainly for keeping snow and debris and bugs out of the tops of boots but will repel a splash or two of water. In a pinch, I have used them to seal the bottoms of hiking and rain pants when caught in some unexpected snow falls twice. they did OK but I wouldn't want to make a habit of it.

I am a fan of gators but think the right answer is someone in between. A midweight gator with a quieter material would be ideal in my opinion.