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anyone have any rec's for a good pair gaiters for a moose/ sheep and caribou hunt in the NWT/ mackenzie range... quiet and durable

Thinking the Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaitors would probably be a good option for any type of sheep hunting.

I liked the old OR Croc's, but they changed the fit and I don't know anyone the new ones fit well. Weird product descision, and from where I sit, stupid.

These Rab's are a very similar product, but with better fit. Same basic design, same price, and are eVent to boot (which I consider a plus).

I've heard good things about the Kenetrek's , though I have no experience of my own. They should be quieter than the other options.

Good luck,
Carl

I own the Kenetreks and personally like em alot. They are a bit form fitting, but they are quiet and durable and a great price.

I like the OR Crocs and actually prefer the new design.

Another good choice is the OR Flex-Tex if you are looking for a short gaiter. The newest version has the underfoot strap rather than the cordage you tie.

I wore the Kennetreks on a 10 day elk hunt last year, great gaiter and very waterproof, just don't get them near a fire!

or quite a while Kenetrek has had gators listed on thier sale page for around $20.00 thats pretty hard to beat

scalpel-slam dunk for me the Kenetreks!

Dober

timat46,
Thanks for the heads-up on the Kenetrek "like new" gaiters. Good deal, I have a pair ordered.
Bob

thanks fellas

+1

I used the new design all season last year. They worked great. It's smart to have a replaceable instep strap. The only reason my old gaiters got replaced with the new design is because after ten years the instep strap wore through.

I don't need the extra room of the Kennetrek gaiter, but if I were needing something to go over a pac boot, that's likely the best bet, though I did get the Crocs to go over my packs on a particularly cold morning this year, but it was a tight fit!

I like the OR Crocs as well. I have the old style. I have the same concern as Brad about wearing through the instep strap. I have had them for about 8 years now and so far so good, well except for a couple crampon holes I had to fix.

By the way Happy Birthday Brad!

Not only did OR change the sizing on the crocs, they changed the instep strap from hypalon to PU coated nylon--maybe they figured they better make it easy to replace since the material isn't likely to be as durable. I LOVED my old crocs, but I can't wear the new ones because of the odd fit.
The flex tex's are pretty cool, they are a great short/light option.

Sweet deal on the Kenetreks!

Thanks guys,

Mark

The sizing on the Crocs sure did change. It's best to try them with the boot you plan on using.

What I do like about the new design is if you can get a fit they are snugger, especially with a light hiker style boot. I have been able to wade well above my boot tops when stream crossing and stay dry, at least until I reach the gaiter top

I also like the velcro lock patch rather than the older snap. I have had to replace snaps on several OR gaiter after a lot of use.

I used the Kennetreck last year when the "great storm" hit during my hunt in Colorado. Like them a lot!

Kennetreck are great gaiters they are quite enough to wear doing bow season and they work.

That is definitely a design improvement.

Timat46....I just got my $60 Kennetrek gaiters in the mail for $20. They're great. Thanks for the "411" on them.

Tmat46,

"Thanks" from me as well. I just got mine in that I ordereed for $20 and they seem like GREAT gaiters.

Dave