Gaitors

[flatwater bill]

I've got a lot gaitors for snow, but I can't find the little canvas ones worn by PH's to keep seeds and stems out of their shoes. Anyone know of a source?.......thanks...............FWB

 

[BourbonTrail]

There’s a few cheapies on Amazon. I think Africa Sporting Creations also sells some nicer ones.

 

[Rem700stw]

Boyt shumba gaiters $13.99 MidwayUSA

 

[R.M.C.]

I've got a lot gaitors for snow, but I can't find the little canvas ones worn by PH's to keep seeds and stems out of their shoes. Anyone know of a source?.......thanks...............FWB

I've actually been looking for a pair like that today lol. There's a couple different ones on Amazon. I like the looks of the canvas ones

 

[Edster]

Boyt—-Midway

 

[mdwest]

I’ve got a pair of the boyts that I picked up at DSC a few years back... very durable for the price... but for my Sasquatch sized self I found them to be a little on the short side...

So I’ve started the process of making a set from a piece of cape buff hide I’ve got...

 

[Cervus elaphus]

I've got a lot gaitors for snow, but I can't find the little canvas ones worn by PH's to keep seeds and stems out of their shoes. Anyone know of a source?.......thanks...............FWB

Whew ! for a moment there I thought you were talking about alligaitors. I have only seen short canvas ones in an army surplus store fwiw.

 

[WAB]

Boyt unless you want to spend some serious $. I’ve also used the Texas hunt co Safari gaiters. They are just as good.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I have a set from African Sporting Creations. Sponsor on here. Like them a lot. They fit my big fat ankles

 

[Goose Cracker]

I've used the Boyt canvas ones for 32 days of hunting in SA and they are good as new. I treat the outside with scotchguard and the inside with permethrin before each trip.

 

[Andrew Short]

Boyt canvas gaiters. Haven’t tried them yet though….

 

[flatwater bill]

Thanks everyone. I will try the sponsor first. Interestingly, gaiters (thanks, Cervus. My spelling was a combo of gators, and gaiters ha) are part of the solution to getting rid of heat. When I arrive in hot Africa to hunt, I meet up with a PH. Cardio wise, I am in good shape. But these guys wear light shoes, canvas gaiters, short pants, a short sleeved shirt with open neck, and a breathable hat. All cool stuff. But us boys from the Rocky Mountains....we haven't seen the sun. My skin is white, and I need long pants and long sleeves. Combine boots, hot gaiters, and a sun-blocking, neck covering hat, and overheating on a long hike becomes the norm. This next hunt, I'm adding the light cool outfit to my equipment list (also working on the tan, scraped, scarred legs)...................FWB

 

[Buffalo1]

One thing I've learned about African bush is gaitors and "leather" boot laces. Cloth laces are a thorn's best friend and the hand's worst enemy !

 

[mdwest]

One thing I've learned about African bush is gaitors and "leather" boot laces. Cloth laces are a thorn's best friend and the hand's worst enemy !

I replace cloth laces with nylon paracord/550 cord laces... they’re pretty good at not picking up burrs and thorns and are nearly indestructible as shoe laces

 

[KKovar]

I have a pair of new with tags suede leather Rufiji gaiters for $35 shipping included for sale.

 

[WAB]

Thanks everyone. I will try the sponsor first. Interestingly, gaiters (thanks, Cervus. My spelling was a combo of gators, and gaiters ha) are part of the solution to getting rid of heat. When I arrive in hot Africa to hunt, I meet up with a PH. Cardio wise, I am in good shape. But these guys wear light shoes, canvas gaiters, short pants, a short sleeved shirt with open neck, and a breathable hat. All cool stuff. But us boys from the Rocky Mountains....we haven't seen the sun. My skin is white, and I need long pants and long sleeves. Combine boots, hot gaiters, and a sun-blocking, neck covering hat, and overheating on a long hike becomes the norm. This next hunt, I'm adding the light cool outfit to my equipment list (also working on the tan, scraped, scarred legs)...................FWB

You won’t be disappointed with the Courteney gaiters ASC is offering. Personally I’d go with the laced version. Zippers seem like something that would fail at the worst possible time.

 

[Nyati]

Bought mine in a gunshop in RSA, quite cheap, ask for kamaste

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Oiled canvas ones by Burke Wills, quiet as a mouse and don't pick up a single grass seed. Elasticised, no zip, no laces. The best.

 

[Tanks]

Burke Wills ones go past your calf though. Not bad when wearing long pants but with shorts one would look pretty funny.

 

[crs]

but I can't find the little canvas ones worn by PH's to keep seeds and stems out of their shoes.

Oh the horror!
Never had the problem in Africa or Texas, or CO, or OK,,,,,.