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Gaiters are one of the most important accessories that are needed while going on a hiking tour. Gaiters protect for different outdoor works like bicycling in the rain,trekking, walking in snow or in a rough terrain. Black Crystal Online offers a wide collection of hiking and leg gaiters. Apart from gaiters they also offer hiking waist pack and running fanny pack.
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What is Gaiters? • As per Wikipedia Gaiters are garments worn over the shoe and lower pants leg, and used primarily as personal protective equipment. • Gaiters are the perfect companion for your boots to keep unwanted snow, water, and debris out. • A gaiter protects your clothing and your body during dirty, wet or snowy outdoor activities. • It should be considered as an essential item for any winter travel, hiking or climbs.
Types of Gaiters There are a variety of gaiters that can be selected depending on your activity. • Trail gaiters • Alpine gaiters • Expedition Gaiters • Women's gaiters • Backpacking gaiters
Trail Gaiters • These gaiters are lightweight and breathable. • They gives basic protection against rocks, grit and light rain while on mild-weather excursions. • Among trail gaiters, there are short gaiters and long gaiters. The height of the gaiters you choose depends on how much protection you need.
Alpine Gaiters • These are designed for all-round hiking, Snowshoeing, mountaineering and cross-country skiing. • These gaiters are taller which provide better protection for deep snow environments. • The upper & lower portions are made from different materials to increase waterproofing and durability.
Expedition Gaiters • These gaiters provide heavy-duty protection and add insulation for extended mountaineering trips in harsh conditions. • They are very similar to the alpine style except in insulation and fit. • An expedition gaiter has a layer of insulation built into it for added cold-weather protection. • The cut for expedition gaiters is wider, allowing for more layering to happen underneath them.
Women's Gaiters • Women’s Gaiters can fall in any of the above categories. • Women's styles are typically shorter in height. • They are light weighted & durable.
Backpacking Gaiters • Backpacking gaiters are short, lightweight, and breathable. • The main idea behind that is keeping rock, debris, and minor snow and rain out of your boots. • The material used for that is thin so you won't even remember you are wearing them.