Gaiters

[Treetatooboy]

Does anyone wear gaiters to work in like ramblers do? Just thought they might be a good idea for wet days dragging brash, and how about waterproof coats what's the best to work in climbing and on the ground?

[redmoosefaction]

In summer when I'm in shorts I cut the sleeves off an old sweatshirt and put them on upside down to stop crap getting in my boots

[arbogrunt]

wore them a couple of weeks ago, working on a marsh.

[nathan marshall]

Never worn gaiters just slip on waterproof trousers on the odd occasion they are normally too hot I've got a pair of montane ones been hard wearing but cost a bit same with the jacket if you are working hard it's always to hot but rab waterproof

[SpringhallTreeCare]

I've been trying gaiters recently, got some German army ones for not very much, and they were great for keeping the water from long grass from soaking into my trousers. They do protect the boots well too.

 

Didn't last long though, the zip and Velcro pop open when climbing and zips now broken, caught on while spiking.

Was looking at old American army design during ww2, kanvas with lace up sides, think that's my next move.

 

if anyone knows of a brand which is indestructable, share the info!

[felixthelogchopper]

I wear them quite often as the ground is very wet where I work. I got an old pair of Cordura ones so they don't get ripped by brambles.

[Dan Earp]

Wore these in military, i had a darker green set and are very good👍

 

 

http://m.cotswoldoutdoor.com/berghaus-yeti-attak-gaiter-3d110060?id_colour=98

 

Anyone interested pm me i might be able to help.

 

At the end of the fabric is rubber which seals around the side walls and underneath of the boot

[Mull]

http://www.macgaiters.co.uk/products.asp?cat=1

 

A mate has these gaiters and I'd quite like a pair I think!

[StephF]

Gaiters are great in conditions where it is very wet underfoot and too hot for waterproofs, keep you drier(?) and cleaner, have bought cheap/ expensive ones, they are all better than nothing if you are cutting all day on wet ground. I cant stand chainsaw wellies as they get suctioned off your feet in deep bogs! I prefer to wear laced up chainsaw boots as they stay on/ easier to walk in on uneven and steep terrain (Kielder!) never had any problems with my gaiters coming off etc.