GAITERS

[vinny]

Gaiters. I don’t like wearing gaiters but I will put them on when its muddy.    Anyone know which gaiters stay up because thats one of the most annoying thing I find with then,  always slipping down my leg.

[geordie33]

I agree with you.Bought some Spatz which are more rigid and stay up no bother.Plus with velcro fitting you can adjust them to you leg.

[vinny]

Thanks for that geordie33 I'll go and have a look at Spatz. I'm doing the Pennine Way in April so I expect I'll need some for that.

[Ridge]

I haven't worn gaiters for years having left my last pair on a hill. I never liked wearing them and find it is very rare that I miss not having them, I much prefer wearing my overtrousers with the sides open. Before you invest in a new pair try without them for a while.


My son and I are planning the PW for next year, I'll be interested to hear how it goes for you, what accommodation are you planning to use?

[vinny]

I’ve heard of walker putting boot wax on the lower part of there trousers to keep them dry but I’ve never tried it.
I'm B&Bing the PW, going to start booking accommodation next weekend

[geordie33]

Thanks for that geordie33 I'll go and have a look at Spatz. I'm doing the Pennine Way in April so I expect I'll need some for that.

You are welcome.I have never seen them in shops.Just google spatz.I bought them on line -no problem-about £15 I think

[Ridge]

I'm B&Bing the PW, going to start booking accommodation next weekend

I'll await your TR with interest, we are planning to hostel and B&B.

[ninthace]

I have a set of Rab gaiters with a draw string at the top to keep them up though, to be honest I have never had a set that let me down and I have worn out 4 pairs since I retired.  I would not dream of going out without them at this time of year.  Perhaps you can get away without them on the "manicured" paths of the Lakes but try the snow, fells and bogs of the N Pennines or N Dales at this time of year.

[sussamb]

... or the mud of the South Downs 

[johhnyp]

I am doing the Pennine Way commencing on the 4th June. I have never worn gaiters in my life; preferring to walk in shorts wherever I can and put waterproofs over in the wet. Oddly; I have just got out a cheap pair of Hi Gear gaiters I acquired a few years ago and have been seeing how they go on. Gaiters and shorts may be my approach to fashion on the PW if the sun is shining!

[ninthace]

I am doing the Pennine Way commencing on the 4th June. I have never worn gaiters in my life; preferring to walk in shorts wherever I can and put waterproofs over in the wet. Oddly; I have just got out a cheap pair of Hi Gear gaiters I acquired a few years ago and have been seeing how they go on. Gaiters and shorts may be my approach to fashion on the PW if the sun is shining!

Shorts and no gaiters - ever had trouble with ticks or do you not walk in tick country?

[geordie33]

Shorts and no gaiters - ever had trouble with ticks or do you not walk in tick country?

Yes that would worry. E walking in the North Pennines.

[Mel]

... really disturbing mental image of shorts and gaiters 

[ninthace]

... really disturbing mental image of shorts and gaiters 

I was trying not to go there.........................  Just imagine it with hairy legs and knobbly knees (shudder) 

[Mel]

   I thought nobody could see me