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I don't yet own any gaitors. It's been years since I've done a long hike (just getting back into backpacking now and so far only done short hikes) but I didn't have gaitors back then.

Does everyone use them? Under what kind of conditions are they most useful? If you use them what kind do you like (how high, etc)?

Thanks,
Heber


I like them in a couple of places.

1) Snow.
2) Scree.
3) Sopping wet.

I can definately do without in 3 - 2 is nice because a low gaiter can keep the little scree rocks out of your boots or shoes. They are really nice in snow.

If I know for sure I'm going to be facing 1) and 2), I carry them. If it's just going to be wet,
maybe not. If conditions are mostly good and no snow or big scree climbs, I leave 'em at
home.
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