Bighunt531
WKR
Never hunted out west but see alot of guys wearing leg gaiters what gives? Will i need them in western colorado?
What is OR gearYou are required to bring two pieces of OR gear into Colorado if you want to hunt. Gaiters and a nice stuff sack is the most approachable way to meet that requirement for most guys.
Rarely necessary. Maybe chasing lions in January or sheep up north.
The only instance I have wanted a gaiter (not in the two situations above) was while glassing and wind was blowing up my pants for hours on end.
You’ve never wished you had them for creek crossings? That’s the most common use for gaiters that’s I encounter outside of snow deeper than 4 inches or so.
Not that I've encountered yet.