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Title: What Gaiters do you use?
Post by: davk on April 09, 2016, 10:04:07 PM: What gaiters are you guys using for hunting? I have a pair from Mountain Hardware, but they are a bit noisy so I have never hunted with them. Have been eyeing up the Kuiu gaiters. Forgot I wanted some after last season until I saw Kryptek had some in their catalog.
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 09, 2016, 10:18:32 PM: I am now using the Kenetrek Gaters and they are built very well with quality hard wear. I would highly suggest them. They are formed to where they fit your boots and aren't just like a tube going down your leg. The camo ones I have are quiet too. Gaters are just as important or more important then waterproof boots IMO
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 09, 2016, 10:38:18 PM: I have the OR Crocodile gaiters that are bulletproof but loud. I got a set of Kenetrek's and second the quietness. The material strength wouldn't compare to OR, but it's a trade off.
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 09, 2016, 10:50:07 PM: Quote from: Fl0und3rz on April 09, 2016, 10:38:18 PM
I have the OR Crocodile gaiters that are bulletproof but loud. I got a set of Kenetrek's and second the quietness. The material strength wouldn't compare to OR, but it's a trade off.

I would still say the material is tough though and has a second layer at the bottom that is similar to stuff you find on hybrid cloth/leather boots. Denier I believe it's called. The top strap around your calf doesn't loosen up either with the metal clamp on it like some Velcro ones I had in the past. It was annoying because I would have to tighten the heck out of the Velcro strap, and it would kind of itch as you sweated and cut off circulation a tad. These ones you don't have to tighten them down very much just enough and they ride where you want them. They don't have a zipper in the front though but the 2 inch Velcro is strong
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Post by: quadrafire on April 09, 2016, 11:05:11 PM: Kenetrek for me. Good fit and quiet
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Post by: JDHasty on April 09, 2016, 11:07:33 PM: An old worn out pair of nylon ones that are now quiet, but leak. But they are what I have and never thought about how noisy they were when I got them. They were noisy when they worked well.
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Post by: beardown on April 10, 2016, 05:42:41 AM: I have Kenetreks and Kuius. I wear them during westside muzzleloader elk season in some very rugged terrain with lots of river and stream crossings. They are both equally good.
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Post by: jackelope on April 10, 2016, 07:59:38 AM: I have the OR Crocs and a pair of the Cabelas extreme something or others. They work well and are relatively quiet. The Crocs are totally bombproof but are noisy in the brush. I wear gaiters 90% of the time.
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 10, 2016, 08:03:47 AM: Kuiu. Not the most quiet but work.
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on April 10, 2016, 08:06:31 AM: I have gone through 2 pair of Kenetrek's in 3 years. First set didn't make it out of my trial fitting as the rivets in the lace holder broke. Second pair made it three years and the same thing happened. I bought the Kuiu's last year, they are a little louder because of the material but fantastic in all other respects. I think the material is a little quieter than the OR's but the material weave has some to do with that.
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Post by: kentrek on April 10, 2016, 08:14:35 AM: Quote from: jackelope on April 10, 2016, 07:59:38 AM
I have the OR Crocs and a pair of the Cabelas extreme something or others. They work well and are relatively quiet. The Crocs are totally bombproof but are noisy in the brush. I wear gaiters 90% of the time.

I'm gona be the odd guy out and say I hate gaiters....they are way too hot 90 % of the time and unless your in deep snow and keeping your pants from freezing I just don't see the added benefit of having your legs sweat like crazy

With that said I've had the kentrek and the OR crocs and with out a doubt when I think I need them I reach for the OR crocs...they are noise but the fit is awesome for me and crossing creeks it's amazing how well they keep the water out when sinched up
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Post by: Kittman on April 10, 2016, 10:28:42 AM: I have a pair of the Outdoor Designs Alpine Gaiters and have used them quite a bit since I got them. They are a bit noisy for hunting, but seem pretty durable. I use these for riding my dual sport motorcycle for riding FS roads, scouting, etc., to keep water puddles & rocks out, and also put them on for when I am running my chainsaw to keep my shins protected in the brush and the saw chips out when I am cutting for firewood.

But I am also looking to get a another dedicated pair, however undecided which ones to get for hunting only as this pair probably has too much chainsaw two stroke fuel exhaust smell for hunting seriously anymore.
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Post by: huntandjeep on April 10, 2016, 11:07:58 AM: I use a pair or Core 4 Element Cascade's. I mainly use them in the rain and snow. They are pretty quite and tough as heck.
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Post by: 7mag. on April 10, 2016, 01:47:25 PM: I like the Kuiu gaiters the best so far, but I really want to try the new First Lite gaiters.
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Post by: fish vacuum on April 10, 2016, 04:01:34 PM: I've been wearing a set of Cabela's for several years. I would never order a set without being able to handle them and try them on first. The zipper on one of mine us broken and tricky to get started so I've looked at a couple of new options. They're either too tight around my calves, or too noisy.
Gaiters are a must for west side hunting. Walking in damp brush without them will eventually lead to wet socks.

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Post by: JoeE on April 10, 2016, 05:13:33 PM: OR crocs for me.
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Post by: BackCountryJunki on April 10, 2016, 05:20:07 PM: Kennetrek here. 2 years and countless miles and they are doing great. Like the way they hug tight to the leg and boot.

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Post by: Stickerbush on April 10, 2016, 05:37:02 PM: Anyone looked at the first lite gaiters?
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on April 10, 2016, 09:26:37 PM: Bow or rifle? Brush country or more open terrain? If noise is a concern I always go for the kenetrek. But they do not hold up as well or keep water out as well as crocs imo. I have also had the cabelas extreme, and the newer gaiter they have, part of the instinct line. The extremes were a good gaiter for the cost. Not as durable as the croc or quiet as the kenny but half the price. And worked well. The instinct has been durable and would be decent if not for the rubber strap buckleless system they use. The strap comes loose costantly. Its so bad i removed them which makes the gaiter usless for serious use. But its still serves its purpose if the weather is bad and i dont anticipate any big water or snow.
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on April 10, 2016, 10:21:18 PM: I checked out those OR Expedition Gaiters they look sweet!
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Post by: davk on April 11, 2016, 05:31:45 PM: Quote from: blackveltbowhunter on April 10, 2016, 09:26:37 PM
Bow or rifle? Brush country or more open terrain? If noise is a concern I always go for the kenetrek. But they do not hold up as well or keep water out as well as crocs imo. I have also had the cabelas extreme, and the newer gaiter they have, part of the instinct line. The extremes were a good gaiter for the cost. Not as durable as the croc or quiet as the kenny but half the price. And worked well. The instinct has been durable and would be decent if not for the rubber strap buckleless system they use. The strap comes loose costantly. Its so bad i removed them which makes the gaiter usless for serious use. But its still serves its purpose if the weather is bad and i dont anticipate any big water or snow.

Primarily bow in the thick stuff.
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Post by: westside103147 on April 11, 2016, 06:22:27 PM: OR expedition crocodiles.
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Post by: T-Dozzer on April 18, 2016, 05:06:49 PM: Got rid of my OR and went with Black Diamond. Just as tough, but quieter. Was eying the kennetrecks, but couldn't get them I time.
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Post by: buglebrush on April 22, 2016, 11:15:05 PM: OR Verglas. I have used them hard, and am very very happy with them. Plus they are lighter than the crocodiles which is important for me since they are always in my pack.
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Post by: 724wd on April 25, 2016, 02:14:57 PM: Kennetreks here
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 25, 2016, 02:32:11 PM: Rivers West Hydro-2 Powerlock System. They have saved me from getting soaked on a number of occasions.
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Post by: robertsjd on April 25, 2016, 03:48:22 PM: i have owned kuiu for the last 2 years and went so sitka for 2015 and loved them
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 25, 2016, 08:59:36 PM: I have Sitka storefront ones. Not sure I really like them as they aren't real tight to my calves. But I own them so won't replace until they wear out. They do work well to keep me dry tho.