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Gear Review: Dirty Girl GaitersUltralight, simple design for light-and-fast hikingDirty Girl Gaiters are feathery light, washable, durable and inexpensive. And, despite the name, they're not just for women or style-mongers. Over one hundred miles of hiking and running proved it for me. Text and photos by Dan Larson
Many trail runners and thru-hikers have found Dirty Girl Gaiters a great option for traveling light and fast in the backcountry. They're also hard to beat for weight at 1.2 oz. per pair (men's 10) and they pack much smaller than traditional gaiters.
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READERS COMMENTS
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I'll apologize for my brashness up front. Those things are freakin' hideous! Skulls? Multi-colored leopard print? Really?
— E Nelson
I agree with E. The prints, REALLY?? Ugh.
— D Munckin
I'm guessing they're not WATERPROOF... I suppose that would be too much to ask for...
— Greeny
It's all about the fun! I've been wearing them for years on the PCT, etc. When you are tired of wearing the same thing day in and day out, Dirty Girl gaiters spice it up. Besides there are many other prints available -- hearts, leopards...
— Susan "Backpack45" Alcorn
I used these for over 500 miles on the AT and they are awesome. The prints are certainly a conversation starter, and she doesn't make them in black for a reason. My only complaint is that if you stretch the fabric too far, the stitching loosens otherwise these are comfortable, breathable, easy to use, and everyone who sees them is jealous at just how much fashion sense you have on the trail! Kudos to Backpacker for reviewing this one-woman business!
— Curio
How do they ward off snakes? The color? Snakes fangs can't penetrate?
— L Bird
I like the wild style. There's enough black out there, of course they come in solid colors too.
— nanci
I checked out Dirty Girls' website. At least I think it was their website.... That, or a clever high school-er has hijacked the Dirty Girls brand for their intro to web design class. The site, unfortunately, is awful. Is there something/somewhere more professional to find info regarding the company? Like the other users who've commented, I'm not super interested in looking like I just ran through a big pile of endangered species. Anybody know of a decent place to get product information, including pics of the available prints?
— Josh
OK, so I went to the website, and I have to say I like the Giardia print; and, well, the name is just disgusting enough to welcome a few comments. Not sure how long Lycra/Spandex will hold up to the off trail. I really don't need gaiters for the trail unless it's very wet, and then the spandex is useless anyway. Still gotta go with Cordura.
— E Nelson
I get the feeling that E Nelson is generally a negative person.
— J Chrzanowski
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