Anybody have a snake gaiter they like?

[adam_p]

Apparently my new lease is a snake hole, saw a timber and 3 copperheads just yesterday evening. I'm not buying new boots. I'm in the camp that a leather boot is enough to protect me from most bites. You're not going to convince me I'm wrong so no need in trying. I have good health insurance if I find out the hard way. However, I like to wear ankle high hiking boots a lot of the time. They are just more comfortable for long scouts. I was already considering getting a pair of gaiters to help keep stick tights out of my socks and a wee bit of protections against green briars. I figure if I'm already buying some might was well buy some snake resistant ones if a decent one is available. Hit me with some suggestions if you have any.

There's a decent pic of the Timber on my insta if you're into that sort of deal. @adampels

[okrattler]

A buddy of mine has Snake Guardz. I wouldn't say I like them. To me any of that snake proof stuff is hot to wear. But I will say they will stop a snakes fangs. And I for sure like having my legs and feet get hot more than I like getting bit. That's not fun.

[Traildust]

For the price of good snake gaiters, you can get a pair of snake boots.

[adam_p]

For the price of good snake gaiters, you can get a pair of snake boots.

I walked 19 miles scouting 1 weekend last year, I'll take my chances with the snakes before I do that in a pair of chippewas.

[Cola Blanca]

Boy you can lead them to water buy you can't make them drink....

[Big pig]

My Twisted X snake boots are so comfortable I wear them most of the time working in mesquite, cactus, briars,
barb-wire and with chainsaws. Water and mud are also no issue with them.

Copperheads ( little bass-tards ) don’t scare me.
Rattlesnake and moccasins bites do.
I ain’t relying on insurance when it comes to rattlesnakes.

BTW the Chippewas weren’t the most comfortable for me either. I tried several brands before I bought 2 pair of Twisted X. One low top, non-snake boots for working around the house.

I ain’t trying to convince you.

Ok, yes I am.

[TX CHICKEN]

Turtle skins are the best I have found. A little pricey but very comfortable and not too hot.

[Traildust]

I walked 19 miles scouting 1 weekend last year, I'll take my chances with the snakes before I do that in a pair of chippewas.

Chipps suck for walking. Danner, Irish Setter and Cabelas make some nice lace-up snake boots that are built like hikers

[gumbl3]

Turtle skins hands down..

[jerp]

Turtle skins are the best I have found. A little pricey but very comfortable and not too hot.

I’ve been wearing Turtle Skins for several years and really like them. They haven’t saved me from a snake bite yet but they do a great job of keeping cactus thorns out of my shins

[Big pig]

Are the gaiters loud when you hit brush or briars?
My old snake chaps weren’t quiet.

BP

[Notaguide]

I wear typical snake boots but when I know I'll be walking longer distances when quail hunting, I'd much rather wear gaiters with a hiking boot. I handed down a pair of Turtle Skins which are great but found a company out of Australia called Hunters Element that makes a form fitted V2 gaiter thats very comfortable paired with hiking boots such as Salomon GTX's. Much more waterproof than a typical snake boot as well keeping my feet warm on colder days even without insulation.

https://hunterselement.com.au/products/venom-gaiter-v2

[sandbill]

A buddy of mine has Snake Guardz. I wouldn't say I like them. To me any of that snake proof stuff is hot to wear. But I will say they will stop a snakes fangs. And I for sure like having my legs and feet get hot more than I like getting bit. That's not fun.

Ive worn Snake Guardz for many years. They do give me peace of mind. Just take them off occasionally if lower legs get overheated. I wear them pretty much year round.

[Outback]

I wear snake chaps. They work great for busting through brush too.

https://www.amazon.com/ForEverlast-Snake-Guard-Chaps-Camouflage/dp/B00DNZRI8Q/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3OI7UM4UICOUP&keywords=snake+chaps&qid=1696431881&sprefix=snake+chaps%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-5

[adam_p]

I wear typical snake boots but when I know I'll be walking longer distances when quail hunting, I'd much rather wear gaiters with a hiking boot. I handed down a pair of Turtle Skins which are great but found a company out of Australia called Hunters Element that makes a form fitted V2 gaiter thats very comfortable paired with hiking boots such as Salomon GTX's. Much more waterproof than a typical snake boot as well keeping my feet warm on colder days even without insulation.

https://hunterselement.com.au/products/venom-gaiter-v2

That is along the lines of what I'm looking for, thanks.