[pct-l] Gaiters (Spring)

[ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com]

We use gaitors for keeping snow, branches, rocks, and other little nasty 
things from falling into our boots and getting under foot within.

Most anything will do. In a pinch, we've even used rubber banded, cut-open 
zip-lock bags. If you're also after durability, water repellency, 
ventilatability (vents that open), and a decently durable hold-down strap, 
we use the Mountain Hardwear brand on all our Snow Course trips as well as 
out on Search and Rescue for Douglas County, Nv. Sheriff's Office in the 
high desert environment.

The main things we look for are
-durability
-ventilation
-length choices
-durable hold-down straps

We seldom, on spring snow, need water repellency, rather opting for 
ventilation as ambient temps. are often quite hot.
The hold-down straps break often if you step on rocks often or do not have 
recessed instep channels on your shoe of choice. So, either bring more nylon 
parachute cord as replacement stock or buy gaitors with durable straps.

Mtnned
Mountain Education
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brick Robbins" <brick at fastpack.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gaiters (Spring)


> I've been using RaceReady gaitors
>
> http://www.raceready.com/accessories/9800.html
>
> They work well for me. I get around 1500 miles out of a pair, with
> infrequent strap changes.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Rick Donahue <anutherrick at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>> The Dirty Girl Gaiters are very nice, colorful, and light. I had a pair
>> (bluish, I think) but ended up with a pair
>> of Simblissity <http://www.simblissity.net/levagaiter.htm> light gray 
>> after
>> my wife said I looked like a giant male figure skater in my DGG's. Not 
>> that
>> there's anything wrong with male figure skaters... but I could never wear
>> them again. For my weak ego the
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