I've been using Kennetrek gaiters for at least 15 years. Just got a second pair this year when the lace hook on my original pair finally gave out (I've sewn up a couple of tears over the years). The new set is better than the first set. Lace hook is much better than the original set and the velcro is excellent. I generally wear gaiters any time I'm hunting with a firearm. They keep the bottom of my pants dry and free of mud and snow, protect my pants and boots to some degree, I can quickly cross a narrow, shallow, bit of water without getting real wet, keep burrs off my lower legs, help to keep my legs warm, and probably some things I'm forgetting. They only take 2 minutes to put on and I've never wished I didn't have them.
