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Bugout Gaiter

4.05 out of 5 stars
20 Reviews

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Bugout Gaiter

Hiking in insect-infested areas at the height of the season can be unavoidable and maddening. Keep the little biters from getting into your pants and boots with the Outdoor Research Bug Out Gaiter. This durable gaiter is treated with Insect Shield, which repels nasty little biting buggers for up to 70 washes.


Details

  • Tough 420D nylon stands up to years of hiking and thousands of hungry insects
  • Super-tough Hypalon instep strap for year-round dependability
  • Breathable fabrics throughout allow water vapor and sweat to escape
  • Reinforced boot lace hook keeps the gaiter in place
  • Double-stitched front closure for added durability
  • Tough 1-inch wide hook-and-loop front closure
  • Insect Shield treated fabric repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and no-see-ums
  • Item #ODR1094
Material
420D nylon
Closure
hook-and-loop
Attachment
instep-strap, boot lace hooks
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime
Claimed Weight
[large] 4.4oz

Overall Rating

4 based on 20 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 3 reviews
3 Stars - 2 reviews
4 Stars - 2 reviews
5 Stars - 12 reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

May 3, 2022

Dissap

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
L
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
185

Short, saggy, limited adjustability. Not up to Outdoor Research standards.

sto4156337 s
5 out of 5 stars

April 20, 2022

Exactly what I wanted!

Easy to don and doff, does the job of keeping out mud, wet, and bugs, fit well, comfortable.

Carolyn
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 2, 2021

Withstands wet and muddy environment

Wore them trekking gorillas in the mountains of Uganda. Loved that they were short due to the heat enough height though to keep, the rain, mud and safari ants out.

Jackie
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

2 out of 5 stars

October 16, 2021

Need to be more durable.

Please refer to my photo (attached). I purchased these approximately 3 months/90 days ago (approximately 13 weeks). They have been worn about twice a week or approximately 26 times for about 5 hours at a time or for about 130 hours. I use them while photographing butterflies in hot weather in Georgia and in Florida. I love Outdoor Research, but to be honest, these BugOut Gaiters are already falling apart. I like the overall design. These are the second pair I've partially destroyed. They are fairly easy to put on and to take off. I just wish they were more durable. The velcro backing is coming off. The material is getting kind of shredded. The stretch bands at the top are kind of getting very loose. Outdoor Research: Beef these up a bit and send me a pair of the proto-types and I will wear-test them for you.

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Roy
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

3 out of 5 stars

October 14, 2021

Seem effective but length is short!

I have just started using these dugout gaiters this fall as the ticks are beginning to get active again! Nice to slip on over shoes when putting on full "tick clothing" isn't necessary. So far so good!

Ellen
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

1 out of 5 stars

July 26, 2021

Great company, but struck out with this offering.

I have very large calves, and these will not stay up and are there is no way to adjust the tops. Very bulky, flair out even when pulled up the leg. Very rigid and noisy when hiking. Wish I could return them for a refund!

Jeremy
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

4 out of 5 stars

June 13, 2021

Great summer tick/burr/gravel gaiters

I only gave 4 stars because it's a little difficult to quickly line up the velcro without a few "bucklings" which "could" allow ticks through. I'm used to my well worn OR winter gaiters that must be about 20 years old and are more form-fitting and rigid and easier to quickly Velcro. Otherwise, you forget they are on and don't have to worry about tick entry from below or gaps between socks and pants!

Kathleen
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 11, 2021

Hiking gaiters

Exactly what I wanted. Should have bought these sooner. Ticks, beware!

Emily
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 18, 2020

An essential for any hike

Have been going birdwatching/hiking 2-3 times a week through known tick infested areas. These gaiters are an essential part of my tick repellent wardrobe. So far (knock wood) have not found any ticks on me.

KATHERINE
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 1, 2020

worth it

perfect for what I expected. good hiking, like the light color to check for tics!

Elizabeth
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com