Been watching the Pinhoti Project and noticed that they are wearing them. Anyone use them? I just can't see them working in swampy conditions, but I may be wrong. Hunted in knee boots so long don't know if I could make the switch, but I do like the idea!
I have some i bought for western hunting big game and i use them when the grass is real wet or its extra muddy during turkey season. They definitely help keep your pants and socks dry when going through knee high stuff. Im not sure how useful they would be in all day hunting in a swamp as ive never tried it.
Only downside is they are hot and can be a little noisy. IMO there is a time and place for them so they ride in the truck with me when I head out.
Different season, but I first wore mine this past winter in about 10" of snow. Kept my socks dry. Would imagine they would be the ticket for wet tall grass and fields.
I'm interested also. I usually wear knee high neoprene or lace up snake boots . I pick up a pair of Danner hiking boots on clearance so I'm thinking of giving the gaiters a shot.
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They work awesome for wet grass or thick brush with lower boots, when it gets hot they are easy to take off and stash. They won't work if you are wadding lots of standing water
really help with ticks too
I have a pair of the turtle skin gaiters there no thicker than a normal pair of gaiters but are snake proof I had mine covered in Greenleaf camo material to stop amy noise made when they rubbed together. As stated they work well for keeping pants dry in wet grass, are 100% briar and thorn proof, the ones I have aren't hot at all and 90s are common during La turkey season. They don't fit real close to the legs there's a little room that may help them breath a little better. They are not made for wading.
Dave wears Kenetrek gaiters. I also have some turtle skin gaiters. It gives me a little peace of mind walking around in rattle snake country with the gaiters on. I recently picked up some Outdoor research crocodile gaiters and there are some things I like about them a lot better than the turtle skins but I'll stick with the snake protection when it warms up.
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I've been thinking about the Kenetrek Gaiters as well. They cost around $75 and look to be well made. I know they have a time and place, but foremost I want them to be comfortable. Dave is quite the salesman even while not even trying. Lol
I've worn gaiters while hunting in the snow for close to 20 years now. One thing I've always noticed is how dry my socks and boots are at the end of the day. My experience was limited to winter time use until last spring. I wore a pair of turtle skins every day last spring and also while hunting this fall. I'll never go without them again. Not only do they keep you dry, they also keep all those annoying twigs and weed seeds off your pants and out of your boot laces.
There's an excellent video on YouTube with Randy Newburg discussing gaiters, it will open your eyes on the advantages.
I wear kuiu gaiters often, love them!
I'm not going without some sort of snake protection from the knees down...........by the time I bought decent hiking boots and snakeproof gaiters, I could just buy some good snake boots. More waterproof too.
Quote from: GomerPyle on February 08, 2019, 05:35:19 PM
I'm not going without some sort of snake protection from the knees down...........by the time I bought decent hiking boots and snakeproof gaiters, I could just buy some good snake boots. More waterproof too.
I doubt you'll find any more waterproof unless your buying a rubber snake boot. Snake boots are also hotter in my opinion. I just like really good hiking boots.
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Quote from: GomerPyle on February 08, 2019, 05:35:19 PM
I'm not going without some sort of snake protection from the knees down...........by the time I bought decent hiking boots and snakeproof gaiters, I could just buy some good snake boots. More waterproof too.
The snake proof gaiters I have weren't that expensive and it was a one time purchase, the turtle skins will last a lifetime. I can also were them with rubber boots if the waters knee deep. More options with gaiters imo
I've never owned any but have thought about using them bird hunting in fall and spring. It seems they would help with the ticks and chiggers here in the Deep South. Snake boots are only good for the snakes laying on the ground. Swamp snakes usually are laying in brush thigh high. Slow down and let them get out of the way.
Quote from: trad bow on February 08, 2019, 07:46:05 PM
I've never owned any but have thought about using them bird hunting in fall and spring. It seems they would help with the ticks and chiggers here in the Deep South. Snake boots are only good for the snakes laying on the ground. Swamp snakes usually are laying in brush thigh high. Slow down and let them get out of the way.
That just sounds terrifying. Swamp snakes! Your obviously trying to keep us out of your local swampy turkey hole lol.
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Did it work
Quote from: trad bow on February 08, 2019, 08:38:48 PM
Did it work
No I'm going to buy full body gaiters.
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;D
I have been wearing turtle skins for at least 10-12 years maybe 15 or longer. I walk a lot and I absolutely hate wet feet. I used to go through a pair of snake boots every year and my feet were always wet the second half of the season. I finally decided to get a good pair of leather boots and go with the turtle skins and I don't plan to ever go back to anything else. My first pair of boots lasted probably 7 years and they were still waterproof but decided to go with a more light weight pair. I now have a couple different boots for different situations or that I can swap out if I'm hunting all day for days on end. One is a pair of Danner's that are I think 8 or 9 inch boots and the other is a pair of Crispi hiking boots.
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Quote from: trad bow on February 08, 2019, 07:46:05 PM
I've never owned any but have thought about using them bird hunting in fall and spring. It seems they would help with the ticks and chiggers here in the Deep South. Snake boots are only good for the snakes laying on the ground. Swamp snakes usually are laying in brush thigh high. Slow down and let them get out of the way.
That just sounds terrifying. Swamp snakes! Your obviously trying to keep us out of your local swampy turkey hole lol.
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I have seen a many a cottonmouth hanging in limbs about head high...make your blood run cold for a minute..
Being a MN boy huning in Florida public land I am always concerned about snakes. And if they made full body armor that wouldn't be to hot, I would be the first to buy a pear. Beside it would be just one more thing the local boys could give me crap about at the camp fire. Especially when half of them wear no snake protection. But then they have no problem stripping down to undies, to cross ditches and channels. I did it for one year also untill I seen a 8 foot gator in the same area we were hunting, I will walk the long way around now.
A Cottonmouth head high in a tree would give you a mild heart attack I'm sure. If a snake was stretched out on a limb would they still be able to strike at you? Wondering why one would actually get in a tree. Maybe hunting birds or eggs. If you did take a bite on the face/neck that could get pretty serious real quick. I guess all you can do is pay attention while your out there.
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Man am I glad I saw this thread. Was thinking the other day about getting a good hiking boot with Snake proof gaiters to walk a little bit more comfortable in the mtns this year and still have protection. Are the turtle skins the best/ are there any other brands?
Quote from: BMAC_Turkeys on February 20, 2019, 12:07:42 PM
Man am I glad I saw this thread. Was thinking the other day about getting a good hiking boot with Snake proof gaiters to walk a little bit more comfortable in the mtns this year and still have protection. Are the turtle skins the best/ are there any other brands?
I would say the turtle skins are definitely the best snake gaiter option for be useable for hiking and hunting. Unfortunately they are not nearly as nice as my OR Croc gaiters. I think I will modify my turtle skins by putting some type of strap or cord to loop under my boot to keep them pulled down in the right position. Also the zipper on one of my turtle skins is pin sometimes. I wish they improve their design a little bit then they would be great. They are still the most lightweight snake gaiter option though and I don't mind wearing them if I feel like it's "snakey" out.
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