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  • #3470114
    HkNewman
    BPL Member

    @hknewman

    Locale: The West is (still) the Best

    General: Looking at getting into the Sierra (with above average snow) in less than a month and picked up a pair of Altra Neoshell “high-top” sneakers (on sale …in Arizona).   If this works, I’ll use the same system for snowshoeing the lower Rockies early 2018.

    Now I’m looking at a gaiter to combine the system with a light softshell pair of REI pants (more similar to Patagonia Rock Crafts vs heavier softshell).  For June, I will have (worn) boxer briefs and packed Patagonia LW Capilene lowers too.

    Specifics: So now looking at a decently rugged waterproof or highly water resistant gaiter.   I have both rugged OR Rockies (GoreTex) and older Crocodiles (plain).

    Question:  Is there any potentially lighter gaiter I’m overlooking?  It needs to be rugged enough to withstand a posthole next to Sierra granite.

     

     

     

    #3470121
    HkNewman
    BPL Member

    @hknewman

    Locale: The West is (still) the Best

    To summarize, … any gaiter recommendations lighter than the OR stuff that can still stand up to rubbing against hidden granite?

     

    Did a forum search and gaiter talk ends in 2015.

    #3470130
    Diane Pinkers
    BPL Member

    @dipink

    Locale: Western Washington

    I take it that you consider the OR Verglas gaiters to be too light duty?  That’s what I have used for snowshoeing.

    Mountain Laurel Designs’ Lightsnow Gaiters advertising states that they are tough enough for many seasons of use, and should last through one thru-hike.  Not sure how good that endorsement is; after all, how much snow do most through hikers see?

    #3470148
    jscott
    BPL Member

    @book

    Locale: Northern California

    I have the MLD superlght gaiters and I couldn’t be happier. I also hike primarily in the Sierra. No issues with wear. I’ve used the superlight in snow as well–day hikes; and for hours in early season snow. And creek crossings! I never tire of liking how light they are.
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    #3470210
    HkNewman
    BPL Member

    @hknewman

    Locale: The West is (still) the Best

    Thanks as I got some bad info on one of the gaiters mentioned above … and the snow levels in the Sierra are pretty high. Going to look at and purchase the MLDs likely.

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