Gaitor recomendations please

[tartanferret]

I can't believe that in the "summer" I am asking for recommendations for a pair of walking gaiters.

An item of kit I previously would have put on the stuff for room 101 thread. (I'l still never succumb to walking sandals or a leather hat though)

A mate lent me a pair but I never used 'em,

Now the time has come to get some, This afternoon I popped over to Go-outdoors, (no RAB or Berghaus, despite what their website says)

Tried some Trekmates, cairngorm GTX, just for the fit. By 'eck the velcro on those means business !!

I don't need the ex army Yeti type gaitors.

Budget £40, at a push, the one I've been looking at vary between £20-£35

Any suggestions folks ?

Cheers
PS Enjoy your friday night tipples !

 

[Robbi]

Tesco do them for a couple of quid.

 

[Shewie]

If I'm going fast and light I use Outdoor Research Salamanders with my trail shoes, if it's a bit more serious and I'm trying to keep snow out or stay as dry as possible I use OR Crocodiles

 

[swotty]

Barbour.....tough as a tough thing..........

 

[ReamviThantos]

http://www.country-catalogue.co.uk/footwear/gaiters/harkila-gaiters/prod_876.html

Harkila gear is superb quality.

 

[Badger74]

I use the canvas army ones. I found my legs lower legs sweat in my 'breathable' ones and get itchy.

 

[Lynx]

I use the canvas army ones. I found my legs lower legs sweat in my 'breathable' ones and get itchy.

I'm also in the market for these so do you have a link please?

 

[blacktimberwolf]

I don't wear gaitors often so I use a cheap pair of black Regatta ones, they're tough enough & waterproof but heavy. not breathable so can get a little damp on the insides. cost about £15

 

[haydenw]

Pop to TK Maxx - i got a pair of green gore-tex trekmates gaitors for £7.99.

Weren't many left but worth a look if you can get to one.

 

[CAL]

I had some trekmates bought about 5 years ago and they have never let me down. I can't remember what model they were but they are similar to the current £20 - £25 gaitors.

 

[jacko1066]

plus 1 for the trekmates!! got mine for under a tenner off of ebay!!
Wore a pair round Scotland when it was very 'moist' and were great!!

 

[sakotrg]

Try Blackislander

 

[screwdriver]

i have the goretex trekmates, and as others have said cant go wrong for 25quid

 

[Badger74]

Lynx, get in touch with Endicotts of Exeter, they should be able to sort you out.

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/

 

[Buckshot]

I generally use half chaps that horse riders wear
Made of leather they hold themselves up, are close fitting which means you don't get the swoosh swoosh when walking. the only problem I have had is when trying to put them over the padded ankle of modern walking boots can be a struggle as there's not as much stretch.
Brill

 

[susi]

I use some cheap "Highlander Brand" gaitors when hunting, more to keep stuff out of my boots than anything. They do that job well, but one does get sweaty inside them

 

[Chiseller]

I can't recommend fjallraven....comfy but sweaty.....doh nearly forgot, I might be floggin em at some point....so they're ace
I prefer brit issue ones , but can't get hold of a pair with wider calf good luck in your quest :thumbup:
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[Bowlander]

+1 for the Black Islanders. I'll definitely get some when my Mountain Range goretex gaiters finally die - my first pair lasted 12years, the current pair are on year 8. Sadly they no longer make them otherwise I'd get another pair now. I had the Harkilas as a spare pair but they sweated loads and was quite pleased when they ended up full of holes when I got too close to a fire.

 

[Barn Owl]

What about some ventile ones?
On sale on the bay around £35, I like mine.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VENTILE-G..._Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&hash=item3a68a70d8e

No connection to seller.

 

[Laurentius]

Don't really see the point in them myself. Used to have a pair of Trekmates, but I found them uncomfortable. These days I just get muddy.