How frequently do you wash your gaiters?

[Poser]

I only wear gaiters when I need them, so I probably carry them around more than I wear them. That being said, when you need them, you need them.

In the past, I've not really washed gaiters very frequently since, when I need them, they get wet and when they get wet, they usually get muddy. Dirt and grit grind into the fabric with use. Gaiters take more of a direct beating than most other clothing. My last 2 pairs of gaiters have fallen completely apart, though that's to be expected after a couple of years of hard use. So, with my latest pair of gaiters, in an effort to get a bit more life out of them, I've been washing them anytime they are dirty, they aren't going to get immediately dirty again the following day and when I have something else that need to be washed in Tech Wash anyway.

Washing (in Tech Wash) too frequently vs. not frequent enough -does it make any difference?

 

[ChrisAU]

I’ve never done anything more than hose them off if they get caked in mud.

 

[cuerro viejo]

I’ve never done anything more than hose them off if they get caked in mud.

Same. I do reapply DWR though via spray.

 

[neandth]

I wash my gear after every time out, even my soft shells. I am out every weekend, so they get washed once a week. I have also used the tech wash, but will use soap powder too.

 

[madcalfe]

ive never washed my gaitors... think my kuiu's are 6 years old and my stone glaciers are going on 3 years now lol

 

[dtrkyman]

Never, not even sure I have ever rinsed them off? KUIU Yukons probably 10 years old and still going strong!

 

[justinspicher]

I’ve never washed my gators and they are probably 20-25yrs old.