For those of us who hike in trail runners, low gaiters (a "gator," BTW, is a large, toothy reptile) are a great idea to keep trash out of the shoes and to keep mosquitoes from biting through the socks. My first backpack in trail runners, I left the gaiters in my pack, and I was trying to resist scratching my ankles for over a week afterwards!



Edited by OregonMouse (11/26/16 01:18 PM)
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey