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Posted for 500Nitro:
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Photos of the COTTON GAOTS that were discussed on one of the hunting stories - probably to do with Africa.
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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Those cotton gaitors as you call them are readily available here in Aussie.
We use them to keep the grass seeds out of our sox and boots..
Al
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500Nitro
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Alan,
That's why I wear them.
If you notice I am actually hunting
- the photos were taken in the NT
about 3 years ago.
The cotton ones are the best thing out
and saves alot of time when you get back
to camp.
500 Nitro
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Marty
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I think I'm seeing sock above gaiter....... Cardinal sin.
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Marrakai
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In Darwin you can buy them in Brown, Khaki, or Green, to match the season!! 
I have all three.... Certified hunting nut! 
BTW, this particular design (waterproofed cotton drill with elastic top) was originally developed in the building industry, to stop mortar falling into brickies' boots. Invaluable hunting accessory in spear-grass country though, as Al points out.
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Charles_Helm
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I used these from Boyt Harness:
Not bad for US$11.00/pair.
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Some pictures from Namibia
Some pictures from Zimbabwe
An Elephant Story
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mickey
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Kind of like a little tu tu for the ankle. 
Dancing across the Floodplain, in search of Pigs.  Sounds like Kodiak on a Saturday Night.
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EricD
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I've used the gaiters from Boyt too, and was very pleased with them. They stayed in place as they should, and kept grass seeds etc out with no problems.
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Marrakai
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In reply to:
Not bad for US$11.00/pair.
Wow! The world is indeed a funny place! Here in Oz we just grab 'em at the local grocery store on shopping-day, the price works out at US$2.31/pair at the current exchange rate. No wonder they call this the 'Lucky Country'!!
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Charles_Helm
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In reply to:
Wow! The world is indeed a funny place! Here in Oz we just grab 'em at the local grocery store on shopping-day, the price works out at US$2.31/pair at the current exchange rate. No wonder they call this the 'Lucky Country'!!
But we only have to get one pair, and you have a different color for each day of the week...
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Some pictures from Namibia
Some pictures from Zimbabwe
An Elephant Story
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Marrakai
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Hey, I thought I was being the smart-arse!!
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Charles_Helm
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In reply to:
Hey, I thought I was being the smart-arse!!
Always room for one more...
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Some pictures from Namibia
Some pictures from Zimbabwe
An Elephant Story
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500grains
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Are you guys trying to show off your legs? 
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EricD
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In reply to:
Are you guys trying to show off your legs?
Admit it. You're just jealous!
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500Nitro
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How can you be jealous of those
mud covered, fat calfed legs.
500 Nitro
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500grains
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In reply to:
How can you be jealous of those
mud covered, fat calfed legs.
Erik never claimed to be as sexy as the Marlboro man.
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NitroX
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I have a pair similar to these as well.
Never worn them though. 
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500Nitro
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500 grains
They are actaully my mud covered ugly legs !!!
That's why I put the previous post up
- always a good laugh taking the piss
out of oneself.
500 Nitro
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NitroX
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In reply to:
Poster: 500Nitro
Subject: Re: Gaiters
500 grains
They are actaully my mud covered ugly legs !!!
That's why I put the previous post up
- always a good laugh taking the piss
out of oneself.
500 Nitro
I'm glad you cleared that one up !
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EricD
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In reply to:
500 grains
They are actaully my mud covered ugly legs !!!
That's why I put the previous post up
- always a good laugh taking the piss
out of oneself.
500 Nitro
500Nitro,
Both of you were obviously referring to my ugly mud covered legs, being the better looking ones seen on this thread! I'll take it as a compliment!
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rgp
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Are any of these gaiters available in anything above ankle height? IE are any on the market that go up over the calf?
Richard
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EricD
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Lots. Do a google search for "Gaiters" and you'll get loads of options.
Here are some from my country, made by Norrona (www.norrona.no), available in both Gore-Tex, Cordura, and Cotton/Polyester:
I use these types of gaiters all the time at home when hunting in wet/cold areas. And of course when skiing in the winter.
For Africa though, I prefer the ancle hightype, as they are cooler.
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rgp
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Erik,
Thank you.
The reason I asked about over the calf versions is that in some parts of Texas (like behind my house) at some times during the summer we have a couple of native grasses that will cause a nice chemical burn on anyone wearing a pair of shorts. Unfortunately these grasses usually show up during the hottest part of the year, and a tall pair of those gaiters looks a lot cooler than a pair of jeans.
Thank you,
Richard
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Kahuna
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RM Williams also make an oilskin set which are tough.
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