Thread: Gaiters

Originally Posted by HOO

Do they not have loops under the boots? You obviously find they work ok without them?


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A well made pair of gaiters usually doesnt need a stirrup under your boots. Problem is that most of the people that use gaiters are either looking for a cheaper price, or dont have the time to wait for a custom pair of gaiters to be made. Its like most consumables, you pay for that you get. There are some excellent gaiters out there, Mountain High would be close to the top. But gaiters aren't indestructible, gaiters dont last for the next 20 years, you cant have lightweight and hardwearing at the same time, no matter how well they are made they will not be waterproof - water will eventually get in around the bottom, or come in over the top. Shop local, with the guys that make and use them, dont expect the impossible, and dont expect cheap. Twin Needle, Mountain High, Cactus are the sort of manufacturers that you need to look at.

Originally Posted by HOO

I couldn’t find where they sell their gear on their site. What shops sell it?


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Trek’n’travel Hamilton is where I brought mine


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cactus ones are pretty good.

Iv had a lot off different gaiters & if never needed a strap under the boot I don't why they even come with loops for a strap

These are tough as and cheap.

https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...m-gaiters-used

Originally Posted by hunt08

Iv had a lot off different gaiters & if never needed a strap under the boot I don't why they even come with loops for a strap

Loops are needed when there is snow involved, otherwise your probably right.

Someone told me (who found out by experience) that the loops can hook up on tree roots and cause you a bother

I usually use neoprene putties which are ok. Have some army goretex gaiters I've never worn but might try them up high this year to help combat that shitty speargrass

I used to make my own with old jeans and shoelaces. Doesnt keep you dry but keeps the crap out and protects the lower legs. I have seen guys use horse bandages.

Originally Posted by kiwiaviator

I used to make my own with old jeans and shoelaces. Doesnt keep you dry but keeps the crap out and protects the lower legs. I have seen guys use horse bandages.

Actually just realised my profile pic shows what im talking about . Was a few haircuts ago lol. The long johns help with hookgrass and stinging nettle as well.

I have the Twin Needle pr for alpine work. Too noisy for true bush hunting. I use Stoney Creek with the fleece type outer for bush hunting. Hard to have one pr to do everything unless your a Sika hunter!

Originally Posted by Hunteast

I have the Twin Needle pr for alpine work. Too noisy for true bush hunting. I use Stoney Creek with the fleece type outer for bush hunting. Hard to have one pr to do everything unless your a Sika hunter!

Those Stoney creek Gaiters are bloody good for stalking! Love mine for that reason even though they don’t last overly long

I have been using cactus gaiters for some time. Bullet proof, and good at keeping the water out. Only downside is the boot strap does not last 5 minutes and have changed them out for stainless cable.