Gaiters - Do you use them or not?

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Originally Posted by phillipgr

Nah. Only time I've really had trouble with hook grass was when I was walking back in stubbies from basecamp to the road end after the roar trip at minginui. But even then it just came out later that night in the shower. Otherwise I've usually got longjohns that don't tend to catch much.

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I will try showering with my socks on next time :wtfsmilie:

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Originally Posted by Waza

Sea to Summit Quagmire Gaitors, hard wearing but a little noisey. I wear them under my ridgeline long pants when I chase Sambar if it's a still weather day. I really like the protection from snakes 8-0 here in oz.

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Yep +1 on these, crossed a river on the weekend and still kept my feet dry until water went over top of the gaiters. Awesome in mud, wet grass etc. Just do up the Velcro at the front properly!!

Used to have markhor gaiters which shat after 18 months , broke the wires twice and the Velcro foot straps eventually wore so didn't grip. Before that I had Katmandu gaiters and I had them for about 5 years, 2 years with hard use

wet boots and socks are a fact of life when hunting. I know a few people that piss around trying to keep their boots dry and spend more time doing that than hunting. short wetsuit type putties I find are great for what I do.

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Originally Posted by scoped

Yep +1 on these, crossed a river on the weekend and still kept my feet dry until water went over top of the gaiters. Awesome in mud, wet grass etc. Just do up the Velcro at the front properly!!

Used to have markhor gaiters which shat after 18 months , broke the wires twice and the Velcro foot straps eventually wore so didn't grip. Before that I had Katmandu gaiters and I had them for about 5 years, 2 years with hard use

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I currently have a pair of Markhor - never again. At least you got 18 months, I got two trips (two weeks) before the crimp failed! Before them I had Tui gaiters and I wore them out after about 7 years.

Black knee length Mammuts for mountaineering.

Short canvas puttees for tussock hill country.

Mid length canvas and polypropylene for in the bush


Tim

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Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

Before them I had Tui gaiters and I wore them out after about 7 years.

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I too use long Tui Trail gaiters. Have had them for about 10 years (got them free from the wholesaler). They work extremely well and after 30 odd river crossings on a trip my feet were still dry. I prefer them when tackling gorse, speargrass and matagouri. Also have a pile of the short variety too, again free. Have give a few pairs away as normally keep a spare pair in the truck.

I use the knee high Huntech gaiters. Love them. Had to get the canvas instep strap loop replaced soon after buying them though, got a local canvas guy to stitch in new ones that go half way up the inside to stop them coming out again, still going strong after 8 years of abuse.

I see H&F are making a copy of these, but they seem to be half calf length ones which unless you are a hobbit, would be annoying as hell to wear.

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Originally Posted by Gapped axe

I wear leather welding spatts Knee high. Bloody awesome trust me on this one.

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Where do you buy these from ?

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

I too use long Tui Trail gaiters. Have had them for about 10 years (got them free from the wholesaler). They work extremely well and after 30 odd river crossings on a trip my feet were still dry. I prefer them when tackling gorse, speargrass and matagouri. Also have a pile of the short variety too, again free. Have give a few pairs away as normally keep a spare pair in the truck.

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Where do you get these ? Never heard of them but then i am not a shop person.
What are your boots? Gumboots?
I have never owned boot apart from gumboots that could stay dry that long.

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I found hunttec had funny sizing or my legs are funny sized lol. I just use the short stoney creek ones now

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Where do you get these ? Never heard of them but then i am not a shop person.
What are your boots? Gumboots?
I have never owned boot apart from gumboots that could stay dry that long.

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I wear ex German forces boots. Mine are Haix but they also had Lowa and Mendhl (whatever it is) for $125 a pair with very little use. I keep them full of Sno-Seal bees wax. Tui Trail is a brand from Charton International and normally available from most camping shops. It is budget stuff but seems to work really well for me. Looking at them I cannot figure out how they keep the water out, I don't think they should as they close with velcro right up the back edge.

old wet suit pants cut off at knee and turned up side do pretty much all of the above

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Originally Posted by grunter

old wet suit pants cut off at knee and turned up side do pretty much all of the above

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+1 great idea....was thinking about that myself....get a cheap battered one off trade me and 'see to it' with a stanley!!!!!

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Did I read that right, you have a contact which can supply german boots (2nd hand) for $125?
Where?

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Kiwi Disposals, but they are out of stock and lost their shop here a couple of weeks after I got a pair for TimeRider.

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...html#post62686

Best footwear I've ever worn, wish they had more as I'd like some for TR's oldest sister.

Kiwi Disposals have a store on Karangahape Road in Auckland. Some would tell you that it is just along from the red light district but I wouldn't know that.

I usually wear gaiters, have a set of knee high Stoney creek ones which must be 3years old and still going strong. Also have an older set of Dryline neoprene gaitors which I pulled out of the cupboard on the last trip... got me wondering why I have been walking around in long gaiters for the last few years. For the type of hunting I do (Bush stalking, Kaimais/Kaimanawas) light weight anlkle highs are perfect.

Its a nay from me. I have always found gaiters over rated

Yeah I use neoprene ankle ones, never liked the knee highs, always sound noisy and look gumby

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Kiwi Disposals have a store on Karangahape Road in Auckland. Some would tell you that it is just along from the red light district but I wouldn't know that.

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Yeah, your right Rushy, i dont know why i volunteered to answer that question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Always make sure 'she' doesn't have an 'adams apple'........and size 13 stilettos......huge give away.....'she' probably wont be selling 2nd hand Germany Army boots either....ACHTUNG......

Dougie makes it sounds better wearing knee highs then you fullas :P:thumbsup:

I have a pair on huntech ones, had them for 10 years. They are a bit rough these days but cant throw them out just yet. I have obviuosly missed something with them not being made anymore. Has Huntech stopped making gear?

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Originally Posted by NZHTR

:thumbsup: knee length Huntech

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+1

Stoney Creek Haven't used the much in the past but a recent Thar trip would never be without them now:thumbsup:

I double up neoprene and knee high. Water proof and matagari and spear grass protection! Both ridgeline so poor quality but work.

Very very happy with my (now discontinued) Cactus watergaiters.

Never had any issues with them shifting or coming open, even in some very unpleasant scrub. They hold themselves off my shins nicely to allow airflow, but keep the wet stuff out!

Wouldn't go back to gaiter-less..

yup ankle high neo's from RD1 but when in the zone I go bare foot

In alpine hunting i use macpac cascades. They are the.best ive found when it comes to.walking through a heap of speargrass

Went on a Deer stalk start of this year through some really long grass... My boots never recovered. I reckon I had about 1kg of grass seed in there!!

Got some gaiters, I'll never go without them now...

The lower legs get a good old hammering out in the wilderness. I have three sets of gaiters and would never be without them. Two sets of Hunting and Fishing's knee highs, and a set of Stoney Creek knee highs. They protect against rough/coarse plants, especially gorse and blackberry. And, as you noted, they are excellent for repelling water on shallow water crossings, creeks or just from wet foliage. I liken gaiters to transforming hunting boots into gumboots without all the movement that gumboots deliver.

I liken knee high gaters to turning shorts into pants and pants into wet weather gear.

But each to there own we all hunt different country and have different preferences.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I liken knee high gaters to turning shorts into pants and pants into wet weather gear.

But each to there own we all hunt different country and have different preferences.

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Much like hunting rifle's aye......but some people just cant believe they don't have anything other than the best rifle in the world...........like me:D

But mines better :(

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Originally Posted by Gibo

But mines better :(

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:pissed off:impossible......(throwing toys out of cot now).........:omg:

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Originally Posted by Gibo

But mines better :(

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I have to agree Gibo. Yours is the only rifle I have ever seen with the frets glued on so you can string it up as a guitar for after the hunt.

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Originally Posted by Rushy

I have to agree Gibo. Yours is the only rifle I have ever seen with the frets glued on so you can string it up as a guitar for after the hunt.

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Take that Neckshot!!!!! :P

Hey
Ive got two sets of gators a pair of Hunters element Neoprene ones for creeks and summer hunting, they are short quick and easy to put on and seal well to my Grubs (boots) and keep the water out for ages. The others are Markhor full length heavy duty - I use these for longer hunts, tops & muddy areas etc mainly with my Lower (brand) Boots, these have a good wire hook strap on the bottom that hold in place very well. both work well to keep crap off you pants and the water at bay for a while - I hunt year round in a pair of air mesh pants by ridge line - these are brilliant, my never leave home without them kit - they dry real quick, don't hold water and in summer breath well and keep the onga onga at bay. well worth the $$
Cheers

Do you find the neoprene ones too hot @ Roy lehndorf ??


Tim

Hey Tim

Na I don't find them too hot, they are only short ones anyway- what I really like is they seal well to my boots and when crossing creeks etc they seem to keep the water out for ages they where reasonable priced @ about $30
Cheers

Had to do 70 plus river crossings i the Harkeness in one day...Feet wet every day for a week....show me waterproof gators please !!

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Hey - a couple of snaps for you - I didn't say they where water proof they seal well to my grubs and seem to keep the water - do 70 crossings in anything but waders and your gonna get wet feet.
Cheers
Roy

Hello gagetman... I have recently lost my pair of tui gaiters and have been searching the internet to find out where I can replace them from. Where do you get them from? I love them and don't want to try any other brand!