Where can I find a pair of the ankle gaiters?
Cabela's did not show any. thanks

Try www.shesafari.com

Or www.boyt.com

John

Thanks Mark. Still want that Buffalo or two soon
stan

Stan,

I can arrange 4 cheap if you want. Really!

Mark

I used the desert gaiters from REI. I got them @ the store in Atlanta. They were $24. They also carry low gaiters from mountain research.

Boyt Harness

http://boytharness.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=125

This gaiter thing is not so straight to me. When I used to Snow Ski the gaiters had elastic around the top and som on the bottom to attach to the boot to keep them from riding up.

So how does this little gaiter stay down and keep things from coming in under the lip and getting on you?

Maybe, I hope, the hold down is just not shown. Gravity cannot hold down this light material.

I second the reccomendation for the REI gators.



You can buy them HERE for U.S.$24.00.

-Steve

The Boyt canvas gaiters have no tie down but they stay down on their own.

They are not for walking in deep stuff that will come under the gaiter and then over the boot but for keeping seeds and chaff and sand from dropping into the boot. They work well for this.

JPK

I have a pair of the Boyt gaiters and would not recomend them as they are too flimsey and will not protect you in any terrain that is more harsh than the local mall. I am interested in a good pair.

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Originally posted by Brain1:
I have a pair of the Boyt gaiters and would not recomend them as they are too flimsey and will not protect you in any terrain that is more harsh than the local mall. I am interested in a good pair.

I used my Boyt gaiters in Namibia and they worked just fine.

I took my wife's gaitors from SheSafari to our saddle shop. They made a leather pair of the same design, but without the stupid little pocket.

The Boyts did all I needed them to do and survives 18 days in the Zambezi Valley in fine shape, ready to go again this year.

My PH had a pair similar in style to the Boyts but made of cape buffalo leather. I am sure that they would wear like iron, but I wonder if the canvas isn't cooler, and the better trade off in hot weather.

JPK

I've worn Boyt's on six safaris and never had a problem...one pair lasted four trips alone and the only reason I bought a new pair is because the canvas bleached out after so many washings. I sure wouldn't call them flimsy!

Is there a reason you have the Boyt Gaiters washed?

I just shake them clean and leave them ready to go with my boots. Am I missing something?

BTW, they fade a bit in the sun too.

JPK

JPK,
After getting smeared with blood, offal, sweat, dirt, burnt vegetation, sunscreen, insect repellent....etc. mine were getting a bit rank and nasty. Popped em in the wash and hang to dry...presto...almost could stand them again!

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Originally posted by Big Mo:
Where can I find a pair of the ankle gaiters?
Cabela's did not show any. thanks

Cabela's has no fewer than 12 types of gaiters.....http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common/search/search-results1.jsp?QueryText=gaiters&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=gaiters&noImage=0

Dave

I bought a pair of gaiters today in RSA. Good material and ruberised on the inside. Paid R75.00 for them at Hikers Paradise, should be aroud $11. Half the price you guys are paying.

In twenty years of upland hunting in the US I've never used, or felt a need for, gaiters. Is there some reason they're necessary in africa?

Citori,

The reason for gaiters in africa is to keep seeds, chaff and sand out of the short boots typically worn on safari. I wear shorts on safari and the Boyt gaiters do the job and keep the crud out of my boots. I have worn boots from very low chukas with tops that are not tight around my ankles to seven inch boots which are snug at the top around my ankles. No foreign matter entered either with the Boyts. With the snug 7" boots I think the main benefit of the gaiters is keeping the soft sand out rather than seeds and chaff. With the lower less snug boots tops I think its important for all of the sand seeds and chaff.

JPK

JPK -
I have a pair of the buff hide gaitors that I am betting your ph was wearing. I got them in Zim at Taxidermy enterprises. They work great in high stuff, low stuff, hot weather, cold weather, rain, sleet, or snow. I wear them anytime I am hunting or weed-eating the yard.

REI Desert Gaiters worked great. Lightweight and easy to put on and take off. At $19.00 a pair they are almost disposable.

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Try www.shesafari.com

I know that my legs would not look the same sticking up out of the same gaiters. Sheesh, the things that will get a guy in trouble.