[pct-l] Gaiters?

[Ryley Breiddal]

I didn't wear them this year.  In the desert sand mostly came in
through sides/top of my shoes (very light weight runners, NB873), so
gaiters weren't very useful.  There might be an argument for gaiters
in the snow, but again if you're wearing runners, your feet are going
to be soaked anyways, so why bother?

On Dec 4, 2007 5:11 PM, Eric Payne <vaporjourney at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've never really worn gaiters before, but am wondering if they are a huge
> help in the desert and/or snowy portions of the trail?  I did my AT thru
> this year without using them once, but I'm assuming the type of dirt is
> different out there, especially in the desert.  I'm picturing smaller grains
> of sand that may sneak inbetween the shoe and sock.  My theory on the AT was
> that as long as you lace your shoes up tightly, and have thick socks that
> act as a barrier allowing no gap for dirt, your shoes stay scree-free.
> But...perhaps the desert and snow pack in the Sierras change all of that?
> I'll definitely pick up the Simblissity Leva Gaiters if I opt for any, but
> I'd like to save my money if they aren't really a big deal.
>
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