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Title: Hunting gaiters
Post by: 4T on November 26, 2017, 07:40:36 AM
Hey all,   I'm in the market for a new set.  My cabelas ones I bought 15 yrs ago finally gave up.  I'm pleased with the way they lasted, but the current cabelas gaiters don't seem to have great reviews.  What are you all using? 
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: dscubame on November 26, 2017, 07:50:58 AM
Kenetrek or Kuiu both work well and are quiet.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Stalkin Prey on November 26, 2017, 08:25:31 AM
I've been running the new Sitka gaiters. They've held up great so far and they're made out of a soft waterproof material so they're quiet compared to most. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/dd054f26689152f3d11f9ceee0e735a3.jpg)


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Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 26, 2017, 08:35:10 AM
Kuiu but If I was bowhunting would look for quieter pair.
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Post by: wsmnut on November 26, 2017, 08:37:05 AM
My wife and I switched to Kenettek gaiters a couple years ago.  They are holding up well so far.
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Post by: Jason on November 26, 2017, 09:02:18 AM
I use the kenetreks almost daily during Hunting season. They have held up well for five years now.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 26, 2017, 09:10:20 AM
I bought a pair of fleece gaitors from Cabelas that work well. Shake 'em out every once in a while and they're dry again.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Shaqdiesel on November 26, 2017, 09:14:01 AM
I currently run kuiu and they are pretty bullet proof, the kenetrek gaiters I had before fell apart after one season.
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Post by: highside74 on November 26, 2017, 09:49:46 AM
I'm using Kuiu and love them. I wish they made black but I chose the major brown and have been happy.
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Post by: follow maggie on November 26, 2017, 11:43:08 AM
I’ve been using outdoor research for years & love them. I’ve never had a problem with them & they last a long time
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on November 26, 2017, 11:46:11 AM
http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-boots-footwear/yukon-gaiters/80004-V2-L.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o1&scid=scplp80004-V2-L&sc_intid=80004-V2-L&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0q7puYDd1wIVkV9-Ch2siAXJEAQYASABEgJWuvD_BwE


Love my kuiu gaiters!
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: dwils233 on November 26, 2017, 05:44:22 PM
Kuiu but If I was bowhunting would look for quieter pair.

Kuiu here as well and its one of my favorite pieces of gear, but this is a fair criticism, the fabric isnt silent
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: T-Dozzer on November 26, 2017, 05:55:59 PM
Black Diamond gor-tex
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: dan11011 on November 26, 2017, 06:10:37 PM
Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters are great. And they will replace them if they get damaged, whatever the cause!
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: jackelope on November 26, 2017, 06:42:19 PM
I’ve been using OR Crocs too. They’re bombproof but they’re not quiet so if you’re bowhunting I’d look elsewhere. 


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Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: 4T on November 26, 2017, 06:48:57 PM
Thanks everyone!!  I saw some kentreks at sportsmans the other day but they seemed loud. Are they similar to the kuiu as far as material style?
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: elkslayer069 on November 26, 2017, 07:25:34 PM
Kennetreks or OR
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: follow maggie on November 27, 2017, 09:57:59 PM
I don’t worry about the noise. My outdoor research ar very similar to the kenetrek that you like & they’ve never cost me an animal. This elk season I was within 50’ of 20 elk & they didn’t pay me any mind at all.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on November 28, 2017, 08:26:17 AM
I have the Kenetreks and they have worked well.  My complaint with them is that they don't stay up very well anymore.  My buddy switched to Kuiu this year because he had the same issue and says that they don't fall down like the Kenetreks.  I would give the Kuiu a try .
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: bknilvr00 on November 28, 2017, 09:35:28 AM
Ill add another vote to the outdoor research crocodiles. I ordered them after reading all the reviews about how tough and long lasting they were, and that's what I wanted more than anything. Wore them out a few times in pretty crappy weather and they did exactly as they are supposed to. Couldn't be happier.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Houndhunter on November 28, 2017, 10:40:05 AM
I've got two years out of Kuiu, prob will need to get a new pair for next season but I would say them or OR gaiters are the best out there :twocents:
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: 4T on November 28, 2017, 05:51:55 PM
Thanks again for all of the feedback.   I think I'm going to ask Santa for the crocodiles.  Hopefully the snow doesn't ball up on the bottom like my cabelas ones did.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: jackelope on November 28, 2017, 09:26:23 PM
Thanks again for all of the feedback.   I think I'm going to ask Santa for the crocodiles.  Hopefully the snow doesn't ball up on the bottom like my cabelas ones did.

I can tell you with reasonable certainty that that doesn’t happen.




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Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Houndhunter on November 29, 2017, 12:27:56 AM
Thanks again for all of the feedback.   I think I'm going to ask Santa for the crocodiles.  Hopefully the snow doesn't ball up on the bottom like my cabelas ones did.

If the strap is coated that goes underneath your boots the snow won't stick. I've had that happen with other gaiters, won't happen with the ones your looking at
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: KopperBuck on April 18, 2018, 12:07:27 PM
Anyone tried FL? I'm kind of in the market for new ones. I'm not sure I'm interested in the "quiet" ones since they pick up Houndstongue from 3/4 of a mile away. I have a set of King's that I had to buy in a pinch and I'm not interested in spreading that crap around.

Looking at the rest of the usual suspects as well. Just wondering if anyone used these yet.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: jackelope on April 18, 2018, 12:09:18 PM
If you're not concerned with noise, get some OR Crocs. They're the best I've ever seen. They are noisy.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: trophyhunt on April 18, 2018, 12:13:32 PM
4T, I have a 50% off code for Outdoor Research if you want it?  Let me know in a PM, if you don't, someone else on here can have it.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: KopperBuck on April 18, 2018, 01:14:22 PM
Well, thanks to trophyhunt, my hunting buddy and I each picked up a set. Thanks man  :brew:
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Okanagan on April 18, 2018, 01:57:18 PM
Good score!

I'm on my second pair of Kenetreks, which seem to me like sort of a softer fabric clone of OR.  I like them though after two or three seasons the seams have come apart and mine are duct taped inside.  I wear them a LOT, all Fall plus predator hunting all winter, picking berries in summer dew and rain.  Gaiters take a beating in wet brush.

For quiet, wear gaiters inside quiet pants.  I prefer thin wool dress pants that shed light rain.  Wearing pants outside gaiters also deflects water from wicking down inside the gaiter tops, and down into the tops of socks and boots.  I let the lower pant leg get wet but socks, boots and feet stay dry, and movement is still quiet.  For best protection in serious rain, I wear gaiters inside rain pants.  Feet stay really dry and warm.

Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: trophyhunt on April 18, 2018, 01:59:48 PM
Well, thanks to trophyhunt, my hunting buddy and I each picked up a set. Thanks man  :brew:
absolutly man, glad you guys could use it. 
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 18, 2018, 04:15:13 PM
I use Rivers West H2P.  Very solid and saved my but one time in a bad storm in Missouri.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: buglebuster on April 18, 2018, 04:51:16 PM
Im suprised nobody has said first lite brambler gaiters  :dunno:
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: lewy on April 18, 2018, 07:36:22 PM
Another vote for the kuiu gators. I only get two years out of them tho, but that goes for every brand of gators I’ve owned
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: branches on April 18, 2018, 07:44:12 PM

For quiet, wear gaiters inside quiet pants.  I prefer thin wool dress pants that shed light rain.  Wearing pants outside gaiters also deflects water from wicking down inside the gaiter tops, and down into the tops of socks and boots.  I let the lower pant leg get wet but socks, boots and feet stay dry, and movement is still quiet.  For best protection in serious rain, I wear gaiters inside rain pants.  Feet stay really dry and warm.

This is spot on I use my hunting gaiters the same way :tup:
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: TommyGun496 on May 10, 2018, 06:42:27 PM
I have three seasons on my Killik Gaiters and going for four.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: The scout on May 10, 2018, 07:25:16 PM
OR gaiters are by far the best I have used but they are not quiet
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