When the going gets wet I put on my gaiters. As Buckstopper mentions when it’s cold they help to keep my feet warmer.
Yes, gaiters can be a bit of a pain to put on ( especially in a backpack tent with limited light. But worth it. The trend is gaiters with a Velcro front closure which are definitely easier to put on. I’m concerned about entirely relying on Velcro because we all know how it collects weeds, seeds, dog hair, and after a while no longer hold together.
My all time fav gaiters were the Cabela’s Guide gaiters with their Stealth Cloth. Very quiet, plenty waterproof/water resistant. Wish they still were available. Friggin’ BassPro anyway…….
