hikers with gaiters

[Old Timer]

For those of you who wear hikers with gaiters what works best a mid or higher boot. I am leaning towards this setup for more foot support because of my bone spurs. I do not want to give up my running and gunning. Thanks

[3bailey3]

I wear ankle boots with mine.

[PaLmbHngr]

I wear a 8" boot with mine.

[Dtrkyman]

Been wearing gaiters with ankle high boots for 10 years.  Not every day though.  Only when it is wet, seems some wear them every day now, I do not see the need most of the time.

[TurkeyReaper69]

I have First Lite gaiters. Don't wear em too crazy often, but wore em today after damn near stepping on a coral snake. But I wear first lite gaiters with Kennetrek boots. They are nice and quiet and comfortable. I honestly forget they are there.

[Sungrazer]

Wore Kennetrek gaiters with 6" boot last year for first time, worked great, didn't notice them at all. I'm sold on gaitors now but will using 8" boots this year. I need the ankle support going up and down hills.

[ClayR089]

Been wearing gaiters with ankle high boots for 10 years.  Not every day though.  Only when it is wet, seems some wear them every day now, I do not see the need most of the time.

I've never done gaiters for turkey hunting just western big game. But I feel this is the mentality needed. I wrestle with wearing them but I don't have many deep creeks and very few fields that I hunt. In those situations I've got my rubber boots on. But I do prefer the comfort of a hiker. 


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[Old Timer]

I have First Lite gaiters. Don't wear em too crazy often, but wore em today after damn near stepping on a coral snake. But I wear first lite gaiters with Kennetrek boots. They are nice and quiet and comfortable. I honestly forget they are there.

look like a nice gaiter but their not snake proof are they? I hunt a place at times that has timber rattlers but have only seen 2 over the years. Must of woke you up quick!

[Howieg]

I wear a snake gaiter over my 8 inch danners .
Baseline snake guards .. they also aid in keeping your Lower legs dry from wet grass etc.
I keep them sprayed with tick repellent and silicon spray .

[paboxcall]

I wear a snake gaiter over my 8 inch danners .

Sprayed with Sawyers too.

[Brillo]

8" hiker with knee high Gore Tex gaiter in black.  Very unfashionable but effective in wet grass etc.  No snakes where I hunt so I happily skip them when the woods are dry.

[TurkeyReaper69]

I have First Lite gaiters. Don't wear em too crazy often, but wore em today after damn near stepping on a coral snake. But I wear first lite gaiters with Kennetrek boots. They are nice and quiet and comfortable. I honestly forget they are there.

look like a nice gaiter but their not snake proof are they? I hunt a place at times that has timber rattlers but have only seen 2 over the years. Must of woke you up quick!

Not snake gaiters unfortunately. Still gives me a little more peace of mind. Definitely looking into picking up a pair of snake gaiters in future.

[rifleman]

This will be my 3rd year with mid-height hikers and Snake Guard by Crackshot.  I actually find them more comfortable than knee high snake boots.  They are lightweight and are easy on and off.  I am paranoid with regards to snakes but I have seen a couple rattlers here in WV while hunting to add to the fear.  Too late once bitten,

[HillclimberWV]

I hunt in areas with alot of greenbriars and get tires of my boot laces caught. So i wear my gaiters almost everytime I'm hunting. Now sometimes late season if its really hot i will leave them in the truck but not very often. I wore my crispy summits every day last year and they are an 8" boot. Ive also wore them with a pair of low top ariat hikers and never had a problem wearing gaiters with them as well.

[Number17]

Second season with 6" hikers and gaiters. I have a cheap amazon pair "Freelaxy" and found kenetreks on sale. I like them both equally.
Keeps you dry, adds a layer of briar protection, keeps your pants from getting muddy and frayed, and honestly adds a bit of a wind brake to your lower legs to keep you warm. I noticed this immediately yesterday while wearing them during a 3D shoot with a thin pair of pants in the cold wind.