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Picacho · « **on:** July 28, 2009, 04:06:21 PM »

I've never seen a pair of gaitors made specifically for brush and thorns, but these look like they may help when your out in Big Bend bushwhacking.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/2-prs-of-new-italian-military-gaiters-khaki.aspx?a=555761&pn=1

trtlrock · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:47:07 PM »

Italian Army desert gaiters? Seriously? Are those left over from the desert campaign of 1941 or something?

dkerr24 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2009, 06:57:31 PM »

I bet if you look close on those gaitors, you'll see 'II DUCE'.

Sotol Vista · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:52:19 PM »

those look like something we wore in boot camp in the navy .....

James

trtlrock · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:31:10 PM »

hmmm...I don't think I'm seeing things:

if you click the image to enlarge, then click zoomable image, then go to max zoom on the strap buckles -- don't they look rusted? tarnished at best? something's going on there...

RichardM · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2009, 11:20:26 PM »

Quote from: trtlrock on July 28, 2009, 09:31:10 PM

hmmm...I don't think I'm seeing things:

if you click the image to enlarge, then click zoomable image, then go to max zoom on the strap buckles -- don't they look rusted? tarnished at best? something's going on there...

Al · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2009, 11:27:30 PM »

OR makes brush/thorn resistant gaiters and has for quite a few years:

Resting in an erosion gully, Big Bend Desert, 2006, Outdoor Research gaiters/Cabelas boots . . .

Al

Boot Canyon 1 Cougar · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:39:41 PM »

Al, I notice that OR makes several models. Which one are yours?

Picacho · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:06:58 PM »

Quote from: Boot Canyon 1 Cougar on July 29, 2009, 01:39:41 PM

Al, I notice that OR makes several models. Which one are yours?

They look like Crocadiles. I have a pair and I wouldn't dare take those out to Big Bend. They would be tore up in no time and they're $50 instead of the $3.50 ones I posted. People they're $3, the company will refund your money if you don't like them. If you don't trust that they will be good quality, don't buy them, simple as that.

Al · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:47:30 PM »

I've worn these gaiters hiking trails and cross country off-trail Zone camping in the lower desert of Big Bend numerous times without a single failure. I've had them at least 15 years probably 20. I don't remember the model but they look like today's Crocodiles http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/m_s_crocodiles.html which are covered by OR's "Infinite guarantee" which I have yet to need to use. I recommend them for desert hiking. If you run into a Spanish Dagger, you'll certainly know it, but the damage will be greatly reduced compared to blue jeans or bare flesh. These $3 gaiters look interesting but I have no experience with them like the ORs. In my experience one should go for quality especially when failure can result in misery in the middle of nowhere.

Al

dkerr24 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:55:37 PM »

No offense intended, Picacho... I was just making an attempt at humor, as the style looks like something a WWII-era soldier would wear. Definitely cheap enough that you wouldn't mind taking them through the brush, for sure.

Quote from: Picacho on July 29, 2009, 03:06:58 PM

Quote from: Boot Canyon 1 Cougar on July 29, 2009, 01:39:41 PM
Al, I notice that OR makes several models. Which one are yours?

They look like Crocadiles. I have a pair and I wouldn't dare take those out to Big Bend. They would be tore up in no time and they're $50 instead of the $3.50 ones I posted. People they're $3, the company will refund your money if you don't like them. If you don't trust that they will be good quality, don't buy them, simple as that.

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