New Hunting Gaiters Review/Comparison

[blackovis]

If you are in the market for a set of hunting gaiters check out this comprehensive review/comparison on our Community page at BlackOvis.com


I reviewed the FL Brambler, Sitka Stormfront, Kenetrek, Kryptek Petra, Black Diamond Apex, and the UA Ridge Reaper Gaiters.

At the very least it will give you an idea of what gaiter will work best for you and your hunt(s).

www.blackovis.com/community/gear-reviews/gaiter-comparison/

 

[Dameon]

I wish FL or Kenetrek made their gaiters in dry earth color. I tried the Cabelas guide gaiters and they were very loud and fitted very loose. I gave them to my Dad since he is a lot bigger than I am. I just want something to keep the legs of my pants from getting wet when going through tall grass. Holding up to post holing in deep snow would be an added bonus.

 

[blackovis]

I wish they did too, hopefully they will someday. Any of the gaiters in that review will be awesome for you besides not being dry earth.

 

[Wiscat]

Great review! When I started wearing gaiters my choices were OR's and Kenetreks. The OR's are noisier but won out due to the fact that they went over all my laces on my Kenetreks. Great to see more options! I like the looks of the First Lites but the high bottoms would be a disqualification for me.

 

[matthewmt]

I wish FL or Kenetrek made their gaiters in dry earth color. I tried the Cabelas guide gaiters and they were very loud and fitted very loose. I gave them to my Dad since he is a lot bigger than I am. I just want something to keep the legs of my pants from getting wet when going through tall grass. Holding up to post holing in deep snow would be an added bonus.

OR actually has coyote brown ones.
I've used a pair of kenetrek hunting gaiters for a couple seasons, they've kept me dry but also start to sag down over time. The nylon strap gets only so tight before it starts to fold and makes it hard to buckle.
Large section of Velcro makes them extremely noisy to take off, a zipper and a few snaps down the side would be much better.

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[Dameon]

OR actually has coyote brown ones.
I've used a pair of kenetrek hunting gaiters for a couple seasons, they've kept me dry but also start to sag down over time. The nylon strap gets only so tight before it starts to fold and makes it hard to buckle.
Large section of Velcro makes them extremely noisy to take off, a zipper and a few snaps down the side would be much better.

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Didn't OR stop selling the Crocodiles in CB?

 

[matthewmt]

I think my local army navy store had them not long ago. I could be wrong though. I bet someone has a pair they'd sell if you really wanted some.

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[Kevin Dill]

Thanks for the review and the heads-up. I really like gaiters but I almost never wear them anymore. The main reason is their noise factor combined with spot-stalk hunting with a short-range weapon (longbow). I can put up with a tiny bit of noise but the harder fabrics are just too slap-happy in low brush. I wish I could go back ten years and buy more of the Cabela's Gore-Tex Fleece gaiters. They are/were super quiet and had about every feature a guy could want. I have one pair of them in loden green and I use them still, but they won't last forever.

 

[Piscatory_4]

Thanks for the review and the heads-up. I really like gaiters but I almost never wear them anymore. The main reason is their noise factor combined with spot-stalk hunting with a short-range weapon (longbow). I can put up with a tiny bit of noise but the harder fabrics are just too slap-happy in low brush. I wish I could go back ten years and buy more of the Cabela's Gore-Tex Fleece gaiters. They are/were super quiet and had about every feature a guy could want. I have one pair of them in loden green and I use them still, but they won't last forever.

I have a pair of Rivers West fleece gaitors that are pretty quiet and waterproof. Wore them for a few years before getting Kuiu Yukon gaitors, and yes they are noisier. Unfortunately I don't think RW still make the gaitors, I just checked the website, Cascade Direct, and they are not shown.

 

[blackovis]

The camo Kenetrek gaiters are definitely the quietest gaiter I tested and would probably be the best option in that regard.

 

[matthewmt]

I wish FL or Kenetrek made their gaiters in dry earth color. I tried the Cabelas guide gaiters and they were very loud and fitted very loose. I gave them to my Dad since he is a lot bigger than I am. I just want something to keep the legs of my pants from getting wet when going through tall grass. Holding up to post holing in deep snow would be an added bonus.

Just a heads up, I saw a handful of coyote brown OR crocodiles today at army navy.

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[matthewmt]

The camo Kenetrek gaiters are definitely the quietest gaiter I tested and would probably be the best option in that regard.

Maybe I could see about modifying them, surprised actually they don't have that super thin gel like rubber like some softshell bottom have for not slipping around the top.
Definitely quiet tho.


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[Jason Snyder]

Thanks for the review and the heads-up. I really like gaiters but I almost never wear them anymore. The main reason is their noise factor combined with spot-stalk hunting with a short-range weapon (longbow). I can put up with a tiny bit of noise but the harder fabrics are just too slap-happy in low brush. I wish I could go back ten years and buy more of the Cabela's Gore-Tex Fleece gaiters. They are/were super quiet and had about every feature a guy could want. I have one pair of them in loden green and I use them still, but they won't last forever.

Schnee's in Bozeman used to make a really good set of gaiters that had a microfleece outer. What size do you wear? I think I have a pair that are still in really good shape if you're interested.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Didn't OR stop selling the Crocodiles in CB?

They are no longer on their website. Must have discontinued them.

 

[vdeal]

They are no longer on their website. Must have discontinued them.

Nope, just have to check their military website. Here you go - OR Gaiters in Coyote