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I wore out my OR Crocs last year... the main thing I didn’t like about them was the lack of a snap at the bottom, where OR chooses to just rely on a small Velcro patch (bad design). I replaced them with a Sea To Summit Event Alpine Gaiter... they’re about the perfect gaiter. https://www.moosejaw.com/product/sea-to-summit-alpine-event-gaiter_10368955I think the Kuiu is a very good gaiter too, similar to the Sea To Summit, but with stretch fabric, and a slightly more restrictive fit, and of course the availability of camo if that means anything to you. My OR crocs have a snap. Now they are from 2012, but they were 35 bucks well spent at stp.
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I wore out my OR Crocs last year... the main thing I didn’t like about them was the lack of a snap at the bottom, where OR chooses to just rely on a small Velcro patch (bad design). I replaced them with a Sea To Summit Event Alpine Gaiter... they’re about the perfect gaiter. https://www.moosejaw.com/product/sea-to-summit-alpine-event-gaiter_10368955I think the Kuiu is a very good gaiter too, similar to the Sea To Summit, but with stretch fabric, and a slightly more restrictive fit, and of course the availability of camo if that means anything to you. My OR crocs have a snap. Now they are from 2012, but they were 35 bucks well spent at stp. Crocs had a snap in the 1980’s, maybe early-mid 1990’s, but have been Velcro for a long time...unless someone put a snap on aftermarket. Mine were from 2006 and had Velcro.
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That’s not great... but not a deal breaker. The S2S Quagmires have a replacable strap.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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I wore out my OR Crocs last year... the main thing I didn’t like about them was the lack of a snap at the bottom, where OR chooses to just rely on a small Velcro patch (bad design). I replaced them with a Sea To Summit Event Alpine Gaiter... they’re about the perfect gaiter. https://www.moosejaw.com/product/sea-to-summit-alpine-event-gaiter_10368955I think the Kuiu is a very good gaiter too, similar to the Sea To Summit, but with stretch fabric, and a slightly more restrictive fit, and of course the availability of camo if that means anything to you. My OR crocs have a snap. Now they are from 2012, but they were 35 bucks well spent at stp. Crocs had a snap in the 1980’s, maybe early-mid 1990’s, but have been Velcro for a long time...unless someone put a snap on aftermarket. Mine were from 2006 and had Velcro. Correction, just double checked my gaiters, they are OR cascadia gaiters, with a bottom button snap. They have been flawless in the 7yrs I've used them.
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I've come to realize that instep straps really are not that necessary. They get dirty and cut before too long. What is more important is a single hook at the front of the gaiter that you attach to the first loop on your boots. Between that and the snug fit of a gaiter, I've never had them ride up or slide around.
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Evening gentleman, This may sound funny but how tight are gaiters in fit , are they tight enough to be water proof standing in water??? I usually wear high cut boots or rubber boots if I think I'm going to be in water. I've just recently started wearing low cut boots (lighter) and an old pair of my daughters riding gaiters that are leather but I always thought they were just for brush tag alders to protect the legs. Do they fit tight or are they cinched up around your calf & boot. Maybe I've been missing out on something??? Just curious?? Bill out 🐾👣🇨🇦
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These have been the best I've used, by a long shot. They are quiet, and fit snug around your leg. Kevlar material, and a steel cable instep strap. Mine have seen around 5 years of hard use, and still look like new. The only down side is the owner (Davey Hughes) can't keep his mouth shut about US gun laws...... https://www.swazi.co.nz/Product/AGB/ALI-GAITERAndy3
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Evening gentleman, This may sound funny but how tight are gaiters in fit , are they tight enough to be water proof standing in water??? I usually wear high cut boots or rubber boots if I think I'm going to be in water. I've just recently started wearing low cut boots (lighter) and an old pair of my daughters riding gaiters that are leather but I always thought they were just for brush tag alders to protect the legs. Do they fit tight or are they cinched up around your calf & boot. Maybe I've been missing out on something??? Just curious?? Bill out 🐾👣🇨🇦 As tight as you can get them, as fit affects function. But no, they will never be water proof when standing in water. The best way to put it would be they improve your odds of staying dry when running through water that is over your boots. Although that's a great way to fall in the river, depending on riverbottom and pack weight. They keep snow, sticks, rocks and other stuff out of the top of your boots. And they protect the uppers of your boots in sharp rocks, and they provide the above "better chance" waterproofing.
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I was able to stand in the lake, about six or eight inches of water while skinning a moose. I could stand but needed to stay moving while I skinned. I was wearing the kenetrek gaiters. I did order a pair of Kryptek gaiters for my wife from midway. Unfortunately they were too small for her but they seemed tougher than the kenetrek. The material was the canvas material and would seem quieter.
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These have been the best I've used, by a long shot. They are quiet, and fit snug around your leg. Kevlar material, and a steel cable instep strap. Mine have seen around 5 years of hard use, and still look like new. The only down side is the owner (Davey Hughes) can't keep his mouth shut about US gun laws...... https://www.swazi.co.nz/Product/AGB/ALI-GAITERAndy3 Do the tops have a method to tighten them or are they relying on grippy material to help keep the gaiters up? Love the steel cable idea.
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OR and I love to hate to say it but Kuiu. Kennetrek were really disappointing from a durability/ longevity/ functionality standpoint.
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These have been the best I've used, by a long shot. They are quiet, and fit snug around your leg. Kevlar material, and a steel cable instep strap. Mine have seen around 5 years of hard use, and still look like new. The only down side is the owner (Davey Hughes) can't keep his mouth shut about US gun laws...... https://www.swazi.co.nz/Product/AGB/ALI-GAITERAndy3 How does the cable do in snow? I built some Gaiters quiet a number of years ago and used stainless steel cable for the instep strap, thinking that would work great. And it did until the cable got micro frays and then the snow balled up something terrible.
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These have been the best I've used, by a long shot. They are quiet, and fit snug around your leg. Kevlar material, and a steel cable instep strap. Mine have seen around 5 years of hard use, and still look like new. The only down side is the owner (Davey Hughes) can't keep his mouth shut about US gun laws...... https://www.swazi.co.nz/Product/AGB/ALI-GAITERAndy3 How does the cable do in snow? I built some Gaiters quiet a number of years ago and used stainless steel cable for the instep strap, thinking that would work great. And it did until the cable got micro frays and then the snow balled up something terrible. Were your cable straps coated? I imagine the coating would wear eventually, but how long..?
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These have been the best I've used, by a long shot. They are quiet, and fit snug around your leg. Kevlar material, and a steel cable instep strap. Mine have seen around 5 years of hard use, and still look like new. The only down side is the owner (Davey Hughes) can't keep his mouth shut about US gun laws...... https://www.swazi.co.nz/Product/AGB/ALI-GAITERAndy3 How does the cable do in snow? I built some Gaiters quiet a number of years ago and used stainless steel cable for the instep strap, thinking that would work great. And it did until the cable got micro frays and then the snow balled up something terrible. Were your cable straps coated? I imagine the coating would wear eventually, but how long..? Yes, the coated cable was better but still frayed some in sharp shale.
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I have been wearing the latest generation of Sitkas. I like the way the bottom strap adjust and how well they comform to your leg. Also you are able to snug the middle and top, works really well when you are trying to posthole snow. https://www.sitkagear.com/products/stormfront-gaiter/optifade-subalpine
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These have been the best I've used, by a long shot. They are quiet, and fit snug around your leg. Kevlar material, and a steel cable instep strap. Mine have seen around 5 years of hard use, and still look like new. The only down side is the owner (Davey Hughes) can't keep his mouth shut about US gun laws...... https://www.swazi.co.nz/Product/AGB/ALI-GAITERAndy3 How does the cable do in snow? I built some Gaiters quiet a number of years ago and used stainless steel cable for the instep strap, thinking that would work great. And it did until the cable got micro frays and then the snow balled up something terrible. The cable does great in snow. I spend alot of time chasing chukar and huns in sharp lava rocks. Just now looking at the kevlar gaiters, there is 1"-1.5" that the plastic has worn off the cables, on each one. The exposed cable is still smooth to the touch. The gaiters are held up with velcro around the top of the gaiters, that fit above your calves. Only on the hardest of hunts, do I have to readjust them, and then only once or twice a day. The body of the gaiter fits snug, and has a back panel that stretches to fit your calf. I bought these to keep from destroying the bottom of my light wool pants (first lite). They have paid for themselves in that aspect alone. Andy3
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I'm 6'2 and have long calf's does anyone make a tall and Quite. I was hunting out West and I could hear my Brothers Friends Gaters over a 1/4 mile away, and if I can hear it how far could a deer ?
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wanted to wait until the end of the season before providing any feedback new gaiters this year- Kuiu Yukon, look very similar to the OR Croc in design- different fabric, definitely quieter than the Croc; seems durable- have a lot of miles on them, but just one season- time will tell; at the bottom instead of a fold over velcro to secure (OR), the Kuiu uses a heavy duty snap- much better design; I have a couple of pair of OR gaiters where the small velcro piece has failed anyways- another possible gaiter to look at @mtwarden - How do the Kuiu's stack up to the OR's in terms of breathability? I've worn OR's for years, Crocs and Veriglas and have never gotten sweaty in them. sorry for the later reply The Kuiu's are as breathable as any of my OR gaiters, but when I was wearing them (rifle season) it was cold; I don't think any 3 layer gaiter would fair overly well in in warmer weather
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