[pct-l] Lightweight Gaiters?

[Richard Thalhammer]

Carolyn:  I would expect your travels on this portion of the trail to  
be pretty snow-free throughout, and the weather generally mild, but  
others may have more specific information.  As for the gaiters, weight  
depends on how much protection you're looking for.  I just bought a  
pair of ankle-high gaiters from REI last week that weigh less than  
four ounces, to keep gravel, etc. out of my shoes; if that's all you  
need, REI, at least, has several options, including Outdoor Research  
models.  If you are looking for snow/water protection, and/or knee- 
high length, I don't know if you'll be successful finding "extremely  
lightweight" gaiters.  But just for gravel, etc. at your feet, the  
ankle-length ones do the job well.


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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:34:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: Carolyn Clark <dr_carolyn at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] footgear
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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We'll be hiking?from?Castle Crags to?Crater Lake mid-July to mid- 
August.? I was planning to wear trail runner shoes.? Given this year's? 
lingering snowpack,?should I wear?boots instead?? (I have?Reynaud's  
syndrome, so I'm prone to getting cold toes; I already have frostbite  
on one toe from a previous adventure.)
Also, I've been looking for extremely lightweight gaiters to keep?out  
gravel and thistles.? I hike in shorts, so duct tape won't do. I've  
checked REI as well as local running stores but can't find anything  
lighter than 8 oz.?Any suggestions where I can find some?
"Paperclip"
Carolyn

Rick Thalhammer
rickt at macnexus.org