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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: 4T on May 31, 2014, 12:20:00 PM

Title: Hunting gaiters
Post by: 4T on May 31, 2014, 12:20:00 PM: I'm in the market to get a new set of winter hunting boots and gaiters. I think I have decided on the 400 gram thinsulate kenetrek, but not gaiters. Benn using cabela brand for last 8 years and have been good overall, but the snow balls up on bottom stirrup strap and the buckle broke and is now jimmy rigged together. What do you guys prefer? Do you wear them with your woollies? I'm also looking for a good set of those as well.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: jackelope on May 31, 2014, 12:38:39 PM: OR Crocs.
http://www.rei.com/product/846538/outdoor-research-crocodile-gaiters (http://www.rei.com/product/846538/outdoor-research-crocodile-gaiters)

I also have a newer-ish Cabelas Alaskan Guide gaiters and like them a lot.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide-reg-Gaiters/1374313.uts (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Alaskan-Guide-reg-Gaiters/1374313.uts)
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: MtnMuley on May 31, 2014, 01:10:48 PM: I'd personally get the kenetrek gaiters. You should be able to find a site or kenetrek's home site where you'll get a free pair with your boot purchase. I've used damn near ever gaiter, and these are right there in the top ones. They're quiet, fit snug not loose, and have been fairly durable. Worst case, if the buckles strap breaks, sew it on permanently.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on June 03, 2014, 08:52:53 AM: Quote from: MtnMuley on May 31, 2014, 01:10:48 PM
I'd personally get the kenetrek gaiters. You should be able to find a site or kenetrek's home site where you'll get a free pair with your boot purchase. I've used damn near ever gaiter, and these are right there in the top ones. They're quiet, fit snug not loose, and have been fairly durable. Worst case, if the buckles strap breaks, sew it on permanently.
Yep- they seem like the best quiet gaiter on the market. For winter work, with hounds or when noise doesn't matter I only wear OR gaiters. They are super durable.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on June 03, 2014, 09:07:27 AM: Quote from: MtnMuley on May 31, 2014, 01:10:48 PM
I'd personally get the kenetrek gaiters. You should be able to find a site or kenetrek's home site where you'll get a free pair with your boot purchase. I've used damn near ever gaiter, and these are right there in the top ones. They're quiet, fit snug not loose, and have been fairly durable. Worst case, if the buckles strap breaks, sew it on permanently.

I second that, had mine for a few years now and they haven't let me down yet. I hunt in Northern Idaho and its brushy and wet most the season, these work great!
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: northwesthunter84 on June 03, 2014, 10:02:46 AM: I picked up a pair the other day at Sportsman's. They were $60. I know the website has them for $75 so this isn't a bad deal.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 03, 2014, 10:34:38 AM: Kenetrek's (carried by Sportsman's) are up there with the OR crocs and come in camo patterns. Although both seemed more patterned towards a low or mid rise boot. If you have a boot that covers your calf, you might want to go up a size.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: MagKarl on June 03, 2014, 05:29:35 PM: I have both OR and Kennetrek gaiters and they are damn near identical in design. The OR are made from noisier nylon, the Kennetrek are softer material. Same cut, straps, velcro, buckles,etc. I would not at all be surprised to find out that OR makes them for Kennetrek. The only differences are durability and quietness. Pick one or the other, both work great.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: 4T on June 03, 2014, 09:26:09 PM: Thanks everybody. Seems to be a hands down decision. I will have to make a trip to sportsman's and heck em out. Seems that sportsman's is also cheaper on kenetrek boots that kenetrek is as well.
Title: Re: Hunting gaiters
Post by: whitey on June 19, 2014, 11:41:18 AM: The thing is if you arent in a big hurry for them they run a special where they throw in a free pair of Kenetrek Gators when you buy a pair of their boots. You might call them and ask.
I love both the boots and the gators.