SadieKate
01-07-2013, 11:57 AM
Irulan, you out there to hep? :)
I'm doing a lot of running in the snow, mostly on snowshoes but sometimes not. My Dirty Girl gaiters are perfect in dry conditions but I can't find gaiters I like for the winter. I want lightweight, waterproof, breathable, non-insulated, stretch fabric. I'm not sure what to look for on all the outdoor fabric sites. Oh, it would sure be nice if I could find some embossed fabric just because it would be way more fun than plain black.
Out of my arsenal, I use these gaiters the most:
Mountain Hardware Seta (http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Seta%E2%84%A2-Strapless-Running-Gaiter/OM4089,default,pd.html) - cons: only water resistant, hook is too fat for gaiter rings.
Atlas Snowshoe Gaiter (http://atlassnowshoe.com/accessories/speed-snowshoe-gaiters-1213) - cons are that the fabric is far too warm and heavy, the cord lock is compatible with snowshoe bindings (Atlas used a standard design instead of testing with shoes from other companies), don't really like the stiff velro front for this purpose even though I love that design for knee length gaiters.
I think I'll try making my own, just need some fabric ideas.
I'm doing a lot of running in the snow, mostly on snowshoes but sometimes not. My Dirty Girl gaiters are perfect in dry conditions but I can't find gaiters I like for the winter. I want lightweight, waterproof, breathable, non-insulated, stretch fabric. I'm not sure what to look for on all the outdoor fabric sites. Oh, it would sure be nice if I could find some embossed fabric just because it would be way more fun than plain black.
Out of my arsenal, I use these gaiters the most:
Mountain Hardware Seta (http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Seta%E2%84%A2-Strapless-Running-Gaiter/OM4089,default,pd.html) - cons: only water resistant, hook is too fat for gaiter rings.
Atlas Snowshoe Gaiter (http://atlassnowshoe.com/accessories/speed-snowshoe-gaiters-1213) - cons are that the fabric is far too warm and heavy, the cord lock is compatible with snowshoe bindings (Atlas used a standard design instead of testing with shoes from other companies), don't really like the stiff velro front for this purpose even though I love that design for knee length gaiters.
I think I'll try making my own, just need some fabric ideas.