a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot.
One of the most important items on our CRROBS packing list for our hikers is a pair of gaiters. The majority of incoming students - and their parents - have never heard of them. I am one of those people.
Donna White, one of our veteran and most beloved land instructors, has fully explained what is required of a gaiters purchase and why they are so detrimental to a hiking experience in the rainforest.
She says they must be:
1. well-fitted
2. snug
3. tall (to your knee)
They are necessary to:
*keep out mud (especially during rainy season)
*keep socks and feet clean and dry (when it rains and when crossing rivers)
*protect from thorny or poisonous plants
*protect from bugs bites
Watch this video in which Donna demonstrates how to wear gaiters and how they remarkably help our jungle hikers.
Do you need to purchase some? Click here to find a multitude of options where you can find the best gaiters for you.
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