Customer reviews for Mountain Hardwear Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Mountain Hardwear Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall rating:
(9 reviews) 9
Rating breakdown 9 reviews
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5 out of 5(100%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Review 1 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Simple gaiters that accomplish their purpose
PostedApril 17, 2013
np21
Location: Seattle, Wa
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
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5
I have used these gaiters very often for the past three years for hiking, snowshoeing, and mountaineering. They have help up perfectly. I currently run a rental store that rents out other brands of gaiters and these MHW gaiters have held up extremely well in comparison. The other gaiters have gotten noticeable wear and tears on them after only a few uses. My MHW gaiters still look close to brand new.
The drawcord cinch at the top works very easy and is quick to adjust, the snap closure at the botton keeps the velcro from separating.
The only improvements I would like to see is a snap closure at the top of the gaiter and MHW using uncoated nylon for the top half to improve breathability (serious water protection isn't needed that far up). The only problem i have run into is the velcro coming slightly apart at the top and then getting snow in the velcro. Once this happens you cannot re-close the velcro and it risks peeling further and further down as the day goes on.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Great, Effective Gaiters- Excellent Value
PostedDecember 27, 2012
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Bought these for a trip on the West Coast Trail in BC. If you've done the trail, you know how important gaiters are to the hike. These held up really, really well. Kept the mud and water out of my boots, even when sinking almost up to the knee. Also kept all sand and pebbles out of my boots, which was a big deal with all the beach hiking involved. My overall feeling was that these gaiters far outperformed their price point. I recommend them without reservation.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Perfect Mud Gaiters
PostedMay 29, 2012
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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4
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
These gaiters held up to 3 days of slogging through the mud on the South Olympic coast with no issues. Every night wash em off, and they're good to go the next morning. These are not waterproof, meaning won't be a pure supplement on a deeper stream ford, but plenty of protection for the harshest mud.
The only issue I had with this product was the bottom strap being the equivalent of a shoe lace. This doesn't feel like it will hold up well, but of course time will tell, but not a knock on the gaiters as a whole.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Great product
PostedApril 17, 2012
MOffen
Location: Bay Area, CA
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
/
5
Better than other gaiters twice the price. Simple, functional, and effective.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
So far so good
PostedMarch 8, 2012
JMiller
Location: Michigan
Experience: Casual
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Bought these a few months ago, mainly for snowshoeing. So far I absolutely love them. They were 1/2 the price of other brands I was looking at and have performed flawlessly. I prefer the quick-pull tighting strap below the knee over competing brands. I thought the instep cord might be an issue, but now I think its brilliant. It seems durable, it stays tied, and if I need to replace it at some point in the future, it will be an inexpensive repair. Great value for the money.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Great product!
PostedJanuary 25, 2012
BPKO
Location: Colorado
I bought these gaiters before going on a yurt trekking trip about a month ago. Through rigorous and relentless plowing through snow and some ice, these gaiters help up like a dream. The velcro on the front is easy to put on, adjust, and take off. I have used products in the past where the velcro is weak and thin and wears out in no time; so far, the velcro on these gaiters means business. The elastic heel strap is very nice and it has stupid sticky rubber to keep the back of the gaiter snug against your heel. I am a large fellow at 6'5" and the large size fits perfectly. Awesome set of gaiters, highly recommended. Mountain Hardwear never ceases to amaze.
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Review 7 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Nice for winter.
PostedApril 7, 2011
I got a size 12 boot, large fits well. Great gaiter for winter. Not very breathable at all for summer or long distance hiking.
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Review 8 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
Simple is Better
PostedJanuary 25, 2011
FNSCAR260
Location: NW
I've had these Gaiters for about two and a half years now.
These are perfect for most outdoor activities and have never failed me whether it is bushwhacking through Seattle's dense vegetation, the wet snoqualmie pass.
These may not be waterproof but they are more than adequately water resistant and highly breathable.
Also, the construction is of excellent quality and have yet to see any signs of wear.
There are however two negligible cons.
~The fit is rather like a tube, the very basic construction form fitting would not be expected and it does not interfere with there function.
~The instep strap is only a piece of cord, however unless I am walking through snow i usually make it simple and leave it off.
I have never had a problem with Mountain Hardware Products and I find that they meet and exceed the intended purpose.
I also have a pair of Rab Latok Gaiters.
These Gaiters have
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Review 9 for Men's Nut Shell High™ Gaiter
Overall Rating
In a Nut Shell
PostedDecember 16, 2010
This is my first pair of gaiters I've ever purchased that's why I opted for the cheapest one's. I was having a bit of trouble trying to secure the velcro. As I was lining the velcro up it would bunch up on me and/or just jump the track. Once I started using them more often the practice took care of that issue. So far, I'm very pleased with them.
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