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Gaiters / Shoe Traction

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Rain gaiters are amongst the simplest and humblest of all outdoor gear, but also the most useful. It's amazing how much of a difference a basic gaiter can make. Even if it's not raining it's always worth popping them in your pack before you set off on a hike. Otherwise, all it takes is walking through a field of wet grass and your pants legs will be soaked. The water will wick up and wet your socks and then make its way down into your boots. Yuck. A pair of lightweight ankle gaiters will stop that happening and prevent burrs, brambles, and grass seeds from hitching a ride on your socks too.
Ice Trekkers (kako Internatio) Ice Trekkers Chains Footwear Traction CHAINS (Ice Trekkers (kako Internatio))
Salomon S Lab Gaiters 111526 (Salomon)
Mountain Hardwear Sete Strapless Running Gaiter - Mens (Spring 2012) OM4089 (Mountain Hardwear)
Mountain Hardwear Seta Strapless Running Gaiter (Fall 2011) OM4089 (Mountain Hardwear)
Ice Trekkers (kako Internatio) Ice Trekkers Chains Footwear Traction
CHAINS
Salomon S Lab Gaiters
111526
Mountain Hardwear Sete Strapless Running Gaiter - Mens
(Spring 2012)
OM4089
Mountain Hardwear Seta Strapless Running Gaiter
(Fall 2011)
OM4089
$19.95
  
Ice Trekkers (kako Internatio) Ice Trekkers Chains Footwear Traction CHAINS (Ice Trekkers (kako Internatio))
$29.95
$14.98
  
Salomon S Lab Gaiters 111526 (Salomon)
$34.95
$20.97
  
Mountain Hardwear Sete Strapless Running Gaiter - Mens (Spring 2012) OM4089 (Mountain Hardwear)
$34.95
$17.48
  
Mountain Hardwear Seta Strapless Running Gaiter (Fall 2011) OM4089 (Mountain Hardwear)
Yaktrax Yaktrax Walker Traction Device Walker (Yaktrax)
Outdoor Research Bugout Gaiters - Kids 61085 (Outdoor Research)
Tubbs Snowshoes Snowshoe Gaiters - Mens X10502 (Tubbs Snowshoes)
Outdoor Research Bugout Gaiters 61080 (Outdoor Research)
Yaktrax Yaktrax Walker Traction Device
Walker
Outdoor Research Bugout Gaiters - Kids
61085
Tubbs Snowshoes Snowshoe Gaiters - Mens
X10502
Outdoor Research Bugout Gaiters
61080
$19.95
  
Yaktrax Yaktrax Walker Traction Device Walker (Yaktrax)
$32.95
$16.48
  
Outdoor Research Bugout Gaiters - Kids 61085 (Outdoor Research)
$29.95
$14.98
  
Tubbs Snowshoes Snowshoe Gaiters - Mens X10502 (Tubbs Snowshoes)
$34.95
$17.48
  
Outdoor Research Bugout Gaiters 61080 (Outdoor Research)

Snow gaiters do much the same job by stopping snow getting up pant legs or down into boot cuffs. They're essential for mountaineers, winter hikers, and ice climbers. Then we've got running gaiters at the opposite end of the spectrum. These are intended more to keep grit and other nasties from getting into trail running shoes than preventing dampness. This section also houses our shoe traction options. These are like snow chains for your feet, and will make sure you get a good purchase when walking in the winter even when there are icy patches and compacted snow. Those who need a more serious crampon should have a look on the ice tools page in the climbing section.