Who uses gaiters?

[Maniacal Pete]

I snowshoe for exercise during the winter and I wear OR Verglas gators over my Merrell Hiking Boots to keep the snow out.

They work great.

pete

 

[remmmm]

I've tried them, but never use them - makes me feel too "geared up". Like I'm going skiing or something. Although I have been thinking about getting some shorter ones for snakes since the areas of KY I hike are so full of copperheads and even some rattlers I believe.

 

[hoopster]

I wear some of these Inov8 sock gaiters at work to keep gravel, mulch, grass seeds and the like out of my boots and shoes.
http://www.gearzone.com/Inov-8-Debris-Sock-Merino-Wool-Gaiter-p/232-14101.htm

 

[Domanfp]

I like to wear some OR Crocodille gators while hiking, only time I dont like them is in really hot summer hikes

 

[Rprecision]

They have their place!

Out west our snow can get over your hips during freak fall and spring storms, rendering gators not very usefull.

For snakes I can certainly see the benift. I have a set of snakeproof chaps for use on the plains during the summer

 

[eomeo]

Well, you have all convinced me I need to get a set. Thanks, I think...