I look most for quite. As in not noisy when brushed against sagebrush. I find gaiters essential to lessen the need for warmer boots. And protects the pant leg boot junction from letting in moisture,letting heat escape, and balling up laces with ice. The extra insulation of the gaiter keeps less body heat from escaping that melts the snow on your pants. Less boot weight eases the exertion this ol fat boy has to endure.

Last edited by Angus1895; 02/07/16.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills