what gaiters?

[WAcoyotehunter]

I need a new pair of gaiters...any suggestions?  I walked out of the kenetreks in one month (bukles are junk) and have been wearing my ratty old pair.  With the snow coming I need a GOOD pair.  Any reviews on the Ourdoor Research?  Mountain Hardwear?

[quadrafire]

I had a short pair of the OR product. The ones I had were nylon (noisy). I took them back. I will follow this thread as I am looking myself.

[MagKarl]

I think the Kennetreks are either made by OR for Kennetrek, or else they are a very close copy.  I have both.  They are cut the same, similar or same straps and buckles.  The OR are made from much sturdier fabric, but they are not as quiet.  I wear the Kennetreks for hunting, and the OR for everything else when I don't care about being quiet.  I don't snug the straps and buckles that tight, only time I adjust them is if I switch to a different pair of boots. 

[jackelope]

I just bought the Cabelas Ultimate goretex gaiters. They seem quiet and I look forward to trying them out. I also have the OR ones and a real nice pair of REI ones but they're both too noisey for hunting, but they work great.
People speak highly of the Kennetreks and the Sitka gaiters too.

[RadSav]

OR are noisy but they hold up better than any other.  I did not like the way the MH fit my boot so I never gave them much punishment before I switched.  Used Sitka last year and was pleased.  They do not take the punishment OR does but they fit great and certainly got the job done.

(Size ten Hanwag Trapper Top and La Sportiva Alp were the boots I used them with)

[JBar]

Been using my Blackscreek for two years now and they're holding up really well and pretty quiet. Might want to check them out.

[RadSav]

Better buy anything Blacks Creek now while you can!!!  Major breakup in the company spawning Tenzing who does not yet carry the gaiters.  I expect Blacks Creek will be a Mathews company before the end of the year. With a very limited offering compared to the Blacks Creek we've come to know.

[splitshot]

i won a pair of kennetrek's at an elk banquet.  they are by far the best gaiter in snow, mud, and rain ever.  i have worn at least 5 different gaiters not counting duck tape.  just gave all away to relatives and kept the kennetrek's.  mike w

[elkfvr]

Cabelas Ultimate goretex gaiters. Used then two seasons so far and love them. Quiet and good quality.

[JBar]

Better buy anything Blacks Creek now while you can!!!  Major breakup in the company spawning Tenzing who does not yet carry the gaiters.  I expect Blacks Creek will be a Mathews company before the end of the year. With a very limited offering compared to the Blacks Creek we've come to know.

Really?? Guess I better pic up the Max1 stuff I need now before it's all Lost camo.

[Karl Blanchard]

Nimrod makes a pair that you won't be able to wear out anytime soon.  All their stuff is tuff as nails and made right here in washington.  www.nimrodpacks.com

[runngun]

I have been using a pair of gamehide's hush hide gators for a few years now. They use a bunjy cord instead of a normal strap and buckle. I always seemed to break the buckle or tear the straps at the bottom of my gaiters. I went with these ones because they are really quiet, and I can easily replace the bunjy cords when/if they wear out. Here is a link to their website but I think I purchased them on sale for under $20 from Joe's when they were still in business.

http://www.gamehide.com/Gamehide_Hunting_Gaiters_p/gat.htm

[Vek]

OR Verglas

[splitshot]

if you have not bought a pair by now go duct tape.  no warranty.  each day throw away.  cheap.  mike w

[7mag.]

Nimrod makes a pair that you won't be able to wear out anytime soon.  All their stuff is tuff as nails and made right here in washington.  www.nimrodpacks.com

   Great quality gear. Also, Kuiu is coming out with some that are supposed to be real good, but I haven't seen them yet.