Gaiters

Yolla Bolly · May 15, 2015, 05:19:00 PM

Has anyone found an ankle gaiter that is :
#1 QUIET
#2 Breathable
#3 No Velcro (see #1)
# Resists picking up burrs ??????????????????

Thanks.

Carpdaddy · May 15, 2015, 05:33:00 PM

Amen: and please...
#4. Won't break the bank.

Wudstix · May 15, 2015, 08:54:00 PM

Tracking this.

Bjorn · May 15, 2015, 09:23:00 PM

I have found all gaiters and chaps to all be waay to noisy for bowhunting. Snake proof boots will keep burrs away too and are quiet.

bucknut · May 16, 2015, 09:26:00 PM

You might check Kuiu. They are on my list to buy, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I have Kentreks now, They work great, keep the snow out of your boots, feet dry, but aren't super quiet.

Keith Zimmerman · May 16, 2015, 11:06:00 PM

My buddy picked up a pair of short ankle gaiters for me on a hunt in Africa. I havent tried them yet.

gregg dudley · May 17, 2015, 06:08:00 PM

There was a gaiter that "buckwing" put out a couple of years ago that was the cat's meow. It was essentially made of material that looked/felt like an ankle brace or ace bandage and it stretched over your pant legs and down over your boots. It worked great for keeping your laces out of the briars and burrs and keeping ticks from getting on you in hot weather. It also added a surprising amount of warmth in the fall/winter. I still have a couple sets of them. They are VERY quiet. The only downfall would be that they would get wet in snow.

tippit · May 18, 2015, 09:01:00 AM

Gregg,
I think those were the gaiters the Wensels used to use. I did a search and it seems the Buckwing web site is up for sale/out of business. Just for kicks I found a pair on **** new for $5.95 with free shipping. Should be the ticket for Southern ticks & chiggers. Thanks for the reminder!

FerretWYO · May 18, 2015, 11:28:00 AM

I use gaiters all winter long. I can say without a doubt that OR Crocodiles are as good as they get. I have gone through a lot of pairs from other companies and none compare.

Kuiu is close close second though.

Yolla Bolly · May 26, 2015, 12:20:00 AM

Thanks folk.
I have been using the Buckwings for several years, but both pairs are about workout: the elastic is giving up the ghost and they tend to slide down. I also found the website non compos corpus, so I was looking at the alternatives. I will check the OR and Kuiu.

Bigriver · May 26, 2015, 08:13:00 AM

I use these, meets all the criteria but the velcro on the bottom.

http://www.bakershoe.com/sites/default/files/boot_gaiter.jpg

Dsturgisjr · May 27, 2015, 08:24:00 AM

Rod Jenkins has been making some low gaiters and is set to start selling them soon. I've been testing them and will definitely take them to Africa. I hope he comes out with a knee high mountain gaiter too.

RedShaft · May 27, 2015, 08:32:00 AM

I really like my Kuiu and OR brand

Yolla Bolly · May 28, 2015, 06:54:00 PM

I really like that second pic, Mr. Sturgis!

Yolla Bolly · May 28, 2015, 07:07:00 PM

Will you let me(us) know how they work out for you, and when Mr. Jenkins might be offering for sale?

wingnut · May 28, 2015, 07:16:00 PM

Going to give Rod a call soon about these.

Mike

RickE · May 28, 2015, 09:27:00 PM

I don't think they are that quiet but I'll second Randy's opinion about the OR Crocodiles. I do a lot of upland hunting for pheasants in heavy cover and they are the best gaiters available for durability and functionality.

Yolla Bolly · November 02, 2015, 11:16:00 PM

Any new on the Rod Jenkins gaiters?

eflanders · November 03, 2015, 09:10:00 AM

Many years ago my mother was kind enough to make me a pair from a kit. I think the kit company was called Frostline. The gaiters are now over 30 years old and they are still going strong! They are Gore-Tex lined and meet most of your criteria except for the Velcro. I have never had a noise issue with them though, but the Velcro does like to collect debris. If the Velcro were replaced with snaps or zipper it would be perfect for what you are asking for. I have looked at the OR gaiters and thought that they would be too noisy while stalking but I have personally tried them as my other gaiters are still working great.

Yolla Bolly · November 05, 2015, 12:45:00 PM

On a recent trip to the city, I looked at the Kennetrek and OR gaiters. The fabric in the former is quiet (in the camp version, not the solid colors), but it does have that wide Velcro strip right down the front. I brought them home and tried them, and the stuff creaks with every ankle flex. I plan to rip out the velcro and see if a local seamstress can install a zipper with a snap closure flap.