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Post by hikerjer on Nov 18, 2015 19:18:34 GMT -8
I'm in the market for some low gaiters to use in brushy, thorny, weed filled terrain. I seem to remember a past post in which someone recommended a small cottage company that produced these in a variety of patterns and designs but can't remember their name. Can anyone help me with this or make any general recommendations for low gaiters?
Thanks.
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Post by ogg on Nov 18, 2015 19:48:06 GMT -8
In my experience the stretchy fabric type gaiters don't hold up so well for the long haul in rougher conditions.
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Post by Westy on Nov 18, 2015 20:40:08 GMT -8
Dirty GirlsThey are wicked cool and a gazillion designs. Must admit they worked well for a 4-5 day trip. When we went over a week they had adhesion issues on the Velcro tab placed on the heel of the hiking shoes. Worth a try, look cool and keep the junk out of your shoes.
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Post by llamero on Nov 18, 2015 20:41:34 GMT -8
I found this old post. Maybe it's the Dirty Girl Gaiters you are thinking about. Give us a gear review if you get them, please.
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Aug 1, 2015 at 10:23pm likePost Options Post by rebeccad on Aug 1, 2015 at 10:23pm
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Aug 1, 2015 at 10:20pm llamero said:
Where can I get me some tie dyed Grateful Dead or paisley gaiters?
I think those are Dirty Girl gaiters.
dirtygirlgaiters.com/shop/
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Post by hikerjer on Nov 19, 2015 7:32:31 GMT -8
Dirty Girls is the one. How could I forget a name like that?
Thanks much.
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Post by markskor on Nov 19, 2015 9:39:27 GMT -8
FWIW, also liked the look of the Dirty Girl gaiters too...got the black ones with skulls - killer!
However, (Maybe just me), initially worked well Sierra - as promised, kept all the tiny rocks out of my Moab's but unfortunately, (design flaw?), they do not last that long - fell apart/tore at the heel/ hook/velcro thing (also at the toe) after ~30 days of heavy, off trail use. Can be fixed/re-sewn, but...
Also looking for another pair of better gaiters...low?
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Post by dayhiker on Nov 19, 2015 10:07:43 GMT -8
I had a pair of low gaiters that had an eleastic strap on the bottom, really easy to use. No longer made, I have used a couple of Black Diamond low gaiters the snap becomes hard and then impossible to use, and the velcro doesn't hold well enough by itself (lose gaiter altogether). I realized by croc full length gaiters are actually easier to use, and make more sense for skiing. But in warm weather I sometimes use low gaiters, still haven't found the right buggie to put on them (OR?)
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Nov 19, 2015 10:22:43 GMT -8
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Post by Coolkat on Nov 19, 2015 10:58:16 GMT -8
Speaking of gaiters. I've never used gaiters in the past but I'm gonna try it next year in hopes of keeping my feet less wet. Does anyone know how these attach? All it says is... "The lightweight Stamina Gaiters easily attach to most running shoes..." whatever that means.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Nov 19, 2015 11:03:17 GMT -8
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Post by Coolkat on Nov 19, 2015 11:06:01 GMT -8
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Post by Lonewolf on Nov 19, 2015 17:31:19 GMT -8
I have a pair of OR shot gaiters that I've had for years. Made to go on like the full knee-length but just come over the top of an ankle high boot. Keeps rocks and splashes of water out. Like these but these look taller. (Try this again) Nope, whole page again. 2nd row down, 2nd in from the left. |
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Post by panatomicx on Nov 21, 2015 13:18:34 GMT -8
I've been happy with the OR low gaiters. I didn't put them on properly last time out, so I'm also in the market for a pice of rip-stop patch!
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