Re: [at-l] Lightweight gaiters

Ragged Mountain, an outfitter in Intervale, NH makes and sells their own 
gaiters.  The have waterproof and not waterproof shorty gaiters that are 
much lighter than the OR gaiters.

I used the not waterproof gaiters on my thruhike and found them perfect.  I 
think they cost $12.  They kept my socks relatively clean and kept leaves, 
twigs, dirt, rocks, etc. out of my boots.  They were not at all hot.

When I had a problem with the elastic, I called them and they sent a new 
pair to my next mail drop.

Check out their web site for contact info:

raggedmountain.com

Mara
Stitches, GAME99

>From: ATnavi@aol.com
>To: at-l@backcountry.net
>Subject: [at-l] Lightweight gaiters
>Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 12:17:41 EST
>
>Gotta have 'em. During the last two section hikes, I've trashed a couple of
>pairs of socks due to overwhelming pincushioning by stickerbushes of 
>various
>sorts. I was in agony yesterday from all the little things clinging to my
>socks and jabbing through to my ankles.
>
>But most gaiters are bulky, awkward, hot things, not at all pleasant for
>Florida hiking. I've seen some homemade versions at trail conferences and 
>am
>wondering what weight of fabric is necessary to create your own? Or do you
>know of any lightweight gaiters for sale, since I flunked Home Ec and don't
>have a sewing machine?
>
>Cheers, Navigator
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