Gaitors
 

Anyone have any experience with OTTE Gaitors? Wondering if they are any good or would you recommend something better?

http://www.ottegear.com/catalog-detail.php?p=45

Before I spent my money on Gaiters I'd certainly look into an 8" - 10" all weather boot instead. I've used Gaiters since I was young, but having weather proof footwear is far superior. Plus you can easily bag and/or tape your boots and cuffs if you need.

To try and contribute to OP's question - I have no personal experience with OTTE but they have a good reputation for solid gear and feature-wise, those gaiters do look nice.

I personally use a pair of issued British MTP gaiters - solidly constructed but definitely "heavy" in comparison to many others. They also use laces where the OTTE (and others) use rubber bands underfoot.



He didn't ask about footwear, my man. He asked a question about a specific set of gaiters from a specific manufacturer.

Never mind that suggesting taping/bagging your feet is somehow better than gaiters for marching through brush, scree, etc.

We should ask what problem you're trying to solve. Is this simply a snow issue? Or is this a multi season tool? What's your budget? What do you have now that's not working, and how is it failing you?

A good pair of boots is a solid choice to start with, but the right ones are more expensive than a pair of gaiters and the boots you own.

I have no experience with the OTTE gaiters. A few friends own the Tasmanian tiger ones and don't mind them but they slip out from under foot.

I've used a cheap pair from MEC, and have a pair of OR expedition crocodiles. Both do just fine keeping snow out in the winter, and debris/mud out in the shoulder seasons. Solid protection almost to the knee.

Crocodiles are a bit easier to put on.

I'd be interested in hearing what the problem is you're trying to solve. That should help us better suggest a product. :)

I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with the OTTE Gaiters specifically since I could not find any reviews. I thought that the price was fairly decent but I know that sometimes going cheap is never good since you might end up buying again.

I am just researching on building my Rain/Winter gear and I came across the OTTE website and found those. Any suggestions are always welcome.