Gelert Gaiters

Gelert gaiters can be known as hiking, walking or boot gaiters. A pair of Gelert gaiters or indeed any brand of gaiters are considered to be the best solution for a walker or hiker to remain dry and protected whilst out on the trail or in the wet brush. Gaiters work by preventing snow, water and mud from entering the footwear of the user from the vulnerable upper regions of their footwear. By achieving this they also assist in keeping the bottoms of trousers dry and also helping in retaining body heat from the knees down to the toes of the wearer.

As well as providing services for which they are designed and manufactured for a pair of gaiters can also be a little versatile. At the end of a long day’s walk or hike Gerlert gaiters can be used as a seat cover that can be placed over stony ground or a large rock. If the gaiters are not clean on the outside, just turn them inside out to provide you with a clean seat cover. Tent care is always invaluable to prolonging the life of your tent and a pair of gaiters can also help here. Once removed a pair of gaiters can be used as a doormat to the entrance of your tent when camping. And finally gaiters can also be used as a mat to keep your clothes, food and spare camping and outdoor equipment out of contact with the ground. These are just additional benefits and uses that you can have from owning a pair of gaiters. However these are not the reasons that you will buy a pair of Gelert gaiters in the first place.

When you are out looking at buying a pair of gaiters there are a couple of features you need to home in on. You need a pair of gaiters that will attach firmly to your footwear.

Camping and Outdoor Equipment

Gelert Gaiters

Examples Of Gelert Gaiters

Gelert DRS Ladies Gaiters

These Gelert gaiters have been specifically designed and manufactured for the female outdoor type. They are available in one size only - ladies fit. They are ultra lightweight, waterproof and breathable. Constructed using a rip stop fabric construction. There is a front zip entrance that comes with secure fastening. For extra security there are press stud poppers. The calf section is elasticated support and the underfoot strapping is adjustable and webbed. There is a elasticated rear draw cord top. The material used with these particular gaiters is 290T/40D Diamond ripstop nylon and the weight of a pair is 140 g.

Features

1- Lightweight

2- Waterproof

3- Breathable

4- Rip stop construction

5- Press stop poppers

6- Elasticated calf support

7- Adjustable underfoot strapping

8- Elasticated rear draw cord top

9- Weight 140 g a pair

What you want here are for the gaiters to become almost a part of your footwear. The materials and fabrics used to make gaiters have to be of good quality and very durable. Nylon, Gore-Tex and leather come immediately to mind. Remember that your gaiters are your first line of defence and hence need to be tough. They will be confronted with allsorts of challenges from such things as logs, rocks and snow. Your gaiters have to be easy to use meaning that you need to be able to get in and out of them very simply and last but not least, they must be comfortable to wear. You do not want to have a rubbing points and definitely do not want any restrictions in your ankle and leg movements.

Buying a good quality pair of Gelert gaiters will provide you with all the protection you require from stones, rocks and adverse weather conditions to protect your bottom legs and feet. When used in conjunction with a good quality pair of footwear the gaiters are hugely beneficial to hikers and walkers alike and provide an excellent addition to anyone’s camping equipment.

Gelert Waterproof Ankle Gaiters

These gaiters from Gelert are ideal for walking when on a camping trip. They are short length gaiters that are lightweight, waterproof and breathable. They are also constructed using a rip stop fabric construction so they a very durable. For ease of use they have a front opening and the fastenings are very secure to give you excellent protection. Both ends of the gaiters are elasticated as well as there being elasticated calf support. The underfoot strapping on these gaiters is adjustable and well as being made of webbing. All in all they are a nice and useful pair of gaiters to add to your outdoor gear.

Features

1- Lightweight

2- Waterproof

3- Breathable

4- Ripstop fabric construction

5- Front opening

6- Elasticated calf support

7- Adjustable webbing underfoot strapping

8- Lace hooks

9- Weight- 80g a pair

Gelert Ascent DRS Gaiters

These calf length gaiters from Gelert come in a lightweight design. They are both waterproof and breathable. For durability there is a rip stop fabric construction. Ease of use is assured by the front entry zip that has secure fastening. For even more security there are press stud poppers. Around the calf you will discover elasticated calf support and with the adjustable webbing underfoot strapping, these gaiters will fit very snugly and provide you with excellent protection. The ripstop fabric is 290T/40D diamond rip stop nylon and there is also a rear draw cord top. The weight of these gaiters is 160g a pair.

Features

1- Lightweight

2- Waterproof

3- Breathable

4- Rip stop fabric construction

5- Front zip

6- press stud poppers

7- Adjustable underfoot strapping

8-Weight 160 g a pair

9- Ideal for difficult or muddy terrain.

Fitting Your Gelert Gaiters

Most pairs of gaiters come with a Velcro or zip opening at the front of them as well as having draw cords at the top and bottom to seal them and keep the dirt and moisture out. Velcro has a tendency of becoming dirty after a while of using and does need to be washed regularly. Zips too require maintenance and care to ensure that they do not become waterlogged or unstuck.

Elastication is a feature of gaiters with an in built hidden elastic framing or a toggle cord system. Either system functions exceedingly well allowing much flexibility whilst providing the required security.. The elastication is also used as a sealed rand to secure the gaiter and preventing any rain from entering it.

There are gaiters out there in the market today that even have their own storm flaps which are built in. So when it comes to selecting a pair of gaiters the choice is very large and differs in price range. So choose the gaiters wisely for your specific purposes and requirements.

When it comes to the weight of gaiters they are lightweight. Usually they weigh between 100 and 150 grams a pair and they are of less bulk to any over trousers. This makes them an essential piece of camping and outdoor equipment to walkers, hikers and backpackers where weight with equipment is of particular importance.