Sea to Summit Grasshopper Gaiters

For those who don’t know about gaiters, they are typically fitted to the outside of your pants from your boots to below your knees. Some gaiters only cover your ankles. Their main purpose is to provide lower leg protection against bushes, shrubs and other low lying flora that would otherwise scratch or be abrasive to your skin or clothing. They can also be useful to protect yourself from snake bites – it is difficult for a snake to bite through them, and they are especially helpful to protect against leeches. Some gaiters are waterproof, giving added protection against dew and/or wet flora.

These entry level full length gaiters offer the best value from the Sea to Summit Range. They are lightweight at only 188 grams for small/medium, and 215 grams for large/extra large, so you won’t even notice that you’re wearing them.