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bike&hike
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Post by bike&hike »

Does anyone know where to find some light wieght gaters? Spandex kinda thing?

Thanks in advance
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Taco
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Post by Taco »

REI often has "desert gaiters", going for $30 or so I think. I didn't have the $$$ at the time... but they'd be worth it.

Light nylon, so they wouldn't do so hot against real bushwhacking over a season, or so I think. They are about 9-10 inches high, I think. I think I think I think.

Facts instead of thinks: http://www.rei.com/product/697872
Sez "This item is currently sold out or unavailable online."
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phydeux
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Post by phydeux »

Outdoor Research also sells them, the Bug-Off(?) and Flex-Tex(?). Around $30-$35 retail.

I've got a pair of the REI desert gaiters. They work great if you're traveling through sandy, pebbly, or slightly snowy area. For full-on winter conditions or nasty-azz bushwhacking you'd do better with a pair of full length gaiters.
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Post by edenooch »

i have been looking myself. all rei seems to carry is that combat boot type shit
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hvydrt
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Post by hvydrt »

These people sell spandex type gators in every color and print you can image. they were like $12 when i bought some a few years ago. they aren't water proof, but they keep the pebbles and sand out. They are good for basic on-trail travel. http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com/job.html
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Post by EnFuego »

REI has several types. The large type for winter mountaineering, and the lighter summer type.

They have two lighweight types inlcuding the spandex type. I have both lightweight types and prefer the spendex type when wearing shorts. They fit closer to the leg and don't look so large. They work great when wearing lightweight hiking shoes or trail runners.
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bike&hike
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Post by bike&hike »

hvydrt wrote:These people sell spandex type gators in every color and print you can image. they were like $12 when i bought some a few years ago. they aren't water proof, but they keep the pebbles and sand out. They are good for basic on-trail travel. http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com/job.html
website ways they are vacation till the 17th
Thanks everynoe for the info this is what I was talking about.
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Post by EnFuego »

bikehike wrote:
hvydrt wrote:These people sell spandex type gators in every color and print you can image. they were like $12 when i bought some a few years ago. they aren't water proof, but they keep the pebbles and sand out. They are good for basic on-trail travel. http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com/job.html
website ways they are vacation till the 17th
Thanks everynoe for the info this is what I was talking about.
Those are some crazy a$$ patterns and colors. Here's some that are a little less "out there".

http://www.joetrailman.com/
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