Gaiter recommendations
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From: dakotabowhunter
04-Feb-17
I barrowed some gaiters for my hunt last year and was impressed with how they kept my pants legs dry on those wet mornings. Now I'm interested in getting a pair of my own. I am looking for a pair that's quiet, lightweight , waterproof and very packable. Any suggestions?
From: Brotsky
05-Feb-17
I use Kuiu Yukon gaiters. They've been fantastic, absolutely no complaints.
From: wyobullshooter
05-Feb-17
I prefer KUIU as well.
From: Griz34
05-Feb-17
I have Kuiu and firstlite gaiters....I prefer the kuiu.
From: TD
05-Feb-17
KUIU here too.
From: LUNG$HOT
05-Feb-17
Check out Kenetrek. Have had mine for 3 years now and they are still going strong. Great quality and won't break the bank.
From: midwest
05-Feb-17
I've only used KUIU but highly recommend them. I now consider gaiters an essential piece of gear for keeping my feet dry.
From: SBH
05-Feb-17
KUIU gators were a game changer for me. I wear them way more then I thought I would.
From: Ermine
05-Feb-17
I like the Outdoor research crocs. I use OR flash gaiters for daily hunts. Keeps the stickers and grass and debris out of my socks.
The OR I wear when the weather turns real wet
From: Backpack Hunter
05-Feb-17
OR have worked well for years for me.
From: donnybowhunter
05-Feb-17
I have kennetrek gaitors. And would recommend them.
From: Z Barebow
05-Feb-17
I have Kennetrek and they work just fine (They were free with something I bought). No complaints other than I wouldn't take them off if you have animals close. No quiet way to undo Velcro!
From: Matt
05-Feb-17
Having used the Kenetrek, Kuiu, and OR, I prefer Kuiu for bowhunting. The OR are more durable but quite a bit louder. The Kenetrek are quiet but the design is marginal.
From: Trial153
05-Feb-17
Sitka stormfrint gaiters have worked well for me, several years of hard use and they are still going strong
From: Surfbow
05-Feb-17
I had some Mountain Hardware gaiters for a few years, they worked well but I wore them out. I just picked up the Kuiu gaiters, I think they'll do just fine.
From: swampokie
05-Feb-17
kuiu Yukon.
From: sfiremedic
05-Feb-17
Kuiu
From: Tracker
05-Feb-17
KUIU for me also
From: bigeasygator
05-Feb-17
I'm with Trial...I like the zipper on the Sitka Stormfront gaiters better than the Velcro on the Kuiu.
From: Tracker
06-Feb-17
KUIU for me also
From: Dutchd
06-Feb-17
Have Kennetreks now. Too warm for me. Going to try the Yukons next. Seems to me they are close to the same money.
From: Mad_Angler
06-Feb-17
Kuiu has two gaiters. Yukon and scree. Which one do folks like better?
From: Flynarrow
06-Feb-17
I use the KUIU Yukon. They work great.
From: Mike the Carpenter
06-Feb-17
I too prefer the Kuiu.
From: bigeasygator
06-Feb-17
Everyone that likes the Kuiu gaiters...any trick for making the velcro a little quieter? That was my biggest problem with them. Every time I stepped there seemed to be some noise coming from the velcro. Given how substantial the velcro is, it was pretty loud too. Any tricks or is it just something that gets better as the gaiters break in some?
From: wyobullshooter
06-Feb-17
Both KUIU and Kenetrek use velcro...can't speak for the others. The only time either has made "Velcro noise" is putting them on or taking them off. As long as the velcro's properly closed along the entire length, I can't imagine where your noise is coming from.
From: midwest
06-Feb-17
Take your time with the Velcro. Start at the bottom, get it aligned straight, and work your way to the top to make sure you don't have "wrinkles" or gaps. The gaps can cause noise when you start walking.
From: Griz34
06-Feb-17
Mad Angler the skree gaiters are shorter than the Yukons so it really depends what you are using them for. I use the skree gaiters on antelope and early season mule deer hunts when it's dry just to keep stuff out of my boots. I use the Yukon gaiters when I'm walking in snow or when the brush is wet to keep my pants dry and water or snow from going down my boots.
From: smarba
06-Feb-17
Sitka has added/revamped their gaiters for 2017.
The Thunderhead Gaiter is an ultra quiet w/ center zipper (not velcro) and Goretex.
The Ascent Gaiter is a light & fast gaiter for keeping weed seeds at bay.
