Made tough with 8oz Canvas - the Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiters are well suited to tough terrain in the warm Australian climate and, while there are never any guarantees, offer the best reassurance against snake bites.
Capable of withstanding the spiky forces of Australia’s native Spinifex bush, the Quagmire Canvas gaiters not only provide you with reliable leg armour but has the benefit of superior breathability. The canvas material is also stiff enough to stand up with the top open, allowing extra ventilation. 1000D Nylon fabric provides a durable and snug fit around your boots, while an alloy quick-release hook buckle on the front provides superior fit adjustment and shin protection.
Finished with a 316 stainless-steel lace hook, inner ankle scuff pads, and a replaceable foot strap - the Quagmire Canvas gaiters will keep your legs protected on any on- or off-trail hike.
I’ve received my Canvas Quagmire gaiters but can’t budge the foot strap through the clip to tighten it. Is their a knack to it?
G'day Kim,
They'll get abit easier with time, but you should get away with just adjusting them once when you first get them.
Watch our product review video from about the 5:25 mark to see a demonstration on adjusting the foot strap, I find that's the easiest way.
Hey there Snowys team! I've been reading the sizing chart and I must have weird shaped legs as I'm not sure which size to get lol! I'm US boot size 12, and my upper calf circumference is 39cm and mid calf is 42cm. The length from ankle to knee is 36cm. Any recommendations for size, or even if this gaiter is appropriate for me? Thanks!
G'day Paul,
The mid-calf is the measurement you will need to primarily go off, as otherwise the gaiters won't fit at all.
The top part is adjustable, so you should be able to get the upper fit ok, and don't forget you'll also need allowance if you are wearing pants.
It sounds like your gaiters will sit quite low over the foot, and maybe have a small amount of bunching, but it should affect comfort or performance. Dont forget you will also be wearing shoes or boots with gives you extra length.
As these gaiters are only 8oz, and as one reviewer said, not thick enough for an aggressive snake, could they be folded down to half height to provide a double thickness for protection? I'd be using them on clear tracks, rather than dense bush, but have had a few close encounters with snakes!
G'day Richard,
They possibly could be but I think it would be at the cost of practicality and comfort.
I understand the anxiety snakes can cause, having had a few encounters with them myself, but I do want to stress that you cannot rely upon gaiters to give you protection against snakes.
These particular gaiters are known to be one of the best options, but there is never any guarantee for prevention of a bite, especially if its the snake is in heightened defense mode, even if you fold them over.
There's not much that you can do about that other than being aware and staying out of the way whenever possible.
Check out the PDF on the product page on advice about snake prevention and treatment.
Hi, are these able to stop snakebites?
G'day Darren,
The Quagmire Canvas Gaiters provide some level of rotection from snake bite, especially in the lower reinforced section, however they are not able to completely stop a snake bite. We'd recommend having a read of the "Advice on Snakebite Prevention and Treatment" pdf on the product page as it outlines some more in-depth information.
Is the calf measurement noted for each size, the widest calf it will fit all over, or the circumference at the top height of the gaiter? Height wise (if I'm measuring from the correct lowest point) I'd want no more than about 40cm but my calf measurement is 42 at the widest. Will a Medium work for me of do I need to go to Large, which has 44cm height (which seems to much)
G'day Rachel,
It would be worth having a quick look at the size guide, as there is a mid-calf and top-calf measurement. Based on your provided measurements you might be right between the two in terms of calf size. Given you're in Adelaide I'd recommend dropping into the shop if you can, that way you can try them on and make sure they're the right size for you.
I wear Merrell Forestbound Mid boots 10.5 US and calf circumference at thickest point is 37cm without pants. After looking at the size guide i guess I would need small, but want to check they will fit over my boots and still have enough room with pants. Would medium be a better fit to allow room for boots and pants? Thanks
G'day James,
I would steer toward the Medium as they'll give you a little more breathing room for pants and your boots. The tops are adjustable, so you can tighten them in at the top of your calf as needed.
Hi, The sizing guide is a little unclear, particularly with the height measurement (couldn't work out what points the guide is saying to measure it between). If I have a 41cm calf as its thickest circumference with no pant legs in the way, and am a shoe size 10.5 to 11 in US mens, which size should be appropriate? Better to be a bit roomier than too tight, right? I'm planning on walking in my Salomon X Radiant GTX Low hiking shoes, do you know if they should work okay with the Quagmire Canvas Gaiters? Cheers!
G'day Royce,
Base purely on calf circumference I think the Large will be the best option for you. Shoe size doesn't really come in to play as much as calf circumference.
Hi, I wear Scarpa Kailash women's size 39, and my mid calf is 38cm, I guess I need medium, what do you suggest? Thanks!
G'day Jane,
Based on the size guide I think you should be ok with the Medium size, the small might just fit, but I'd hate for your calves to feel restricted, so it's probably best to stick with the Medium.
Hi, Without these boots on (https://global.lacrossefootwear.com/youth-venom-scent-hdtm-snake-boots.html) in a size 6, my calf is smaller than the size small. With these on, I have measued that, depending on how tight the boot is, it is between 42.5 and 44cm. Should I get the large or the medium? Thanks!
G'day Mason,
Your calf circumference (at the widest point) with those boots on should fall withing the calf circumference measurement provided in the specifications. Based on the information you've provided I would suggest the Large as the medium may not fit over the boots. These gaiters are really designed to go over ankle height boots, so they do flair out a little at the base to fit your boots, but for higher boots like yours, I think you'll need to extra space if the boots come up to the widest point on your calf.
My calf circumference is 34cm, smaller than the smallest size (37cm). But my boot size is a US 10. Would the small size fit me or nah?
G'day Jake,
The Quagmire Canvas Gaiters have an adjustable top so should still be able to tightened to fit your calf. I would think the small size should be fine to fit.
My daughter wears women's 7 (australia)/37-38 I wear women's 9/39
It's more than likely a small size will suit your daughter and possibly a medium for you, Rosemary, but it is dependent
My calf size is 38 cm & boot size US 13 - what size do you recommend?
G'day Gene,
I've just had a chat with our gaiter and hiking footwear experts on the shop floor. They suggested that you'd be best off going for the XL Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiters.
Do these fit OK while just wearing normal work boots? I mostly wear normal leather boots around the property, just pull on blundstone type boots with elastic sides (so no laces for the hook to hold onto) and would like some good gaiters while trudging through the bush?
G'day Troy,
You'll have no worries at all using the Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiters with your work boots.
Hi, my calves are 52 cm will the XL fit? im an ecologist adn they look ideal for long grasses but ive always had a problem getting gaiters to fit
G'day Gary,
Sea to Summit recommend a maximum calf circumference of 47cm so I'd be inclined to say no, they won't fit sorry. I'd recommend looking into One Planet RFG Gaiters that are made in Victoria, but as we don't sell them you'd have to call them direct. From memory thier XL size caters to bigger calves. I hope this helps.
Is the Gaiter waterproof? Water repellent... maybe
G'day Sidney,
The Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiters are water resistant but not waterproof, no. Prolonged exposure to moisture will cause the gaiters to wet out but they should remain dry inside during light rain, stepping through puddles etc.
My calf size is approximately 43cms, but I guess one needs to factor in the extra dimension created by trousers. My shoe size is 44, or 9.5 in the old lingo. I think an extra large size - any thoughts?
G'day Jim,
My thoughts are only that I think you're right on the money! I reckon the extra large Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiters will be perfect for you.
Hi. I take a US size 10 boot, but measure 41 around the calf. Would you recommend medium or large?
G'day Simon,
For a size US10 boot I'd recommend you go for a Large in the Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiter. It'll fit your boot better than a Medium and it'll give you enough room around the calf.
I have a pair of size 12 Scarpa SLs. What size gaiters would you recommend?
G'day Phillip,Â
From your shoe size I would say that you should go for the Large size in the Quagmire Canvas Gaiters. But, you should also consider the size of your calves, as that's another crucial area.
The Large is ideal for calf circumference between 41-45cm, and the X Large is 43-47cm, so you should be able to find something that will fit from those sizes.Â
Thanks Emily. My calf size is 37 cm. Would you recommend I go with the Large then? Or would a smaller size still work with my boots?
If that's the case Philip, my colleague has just told me that he had the same Scarpa SL boots (can you believe it?) as you in a similar size, and he wears a small gaiter and finds that is a good fit for him as he has calves that are on the slimmer side.Â
A small would be a better fit at 37-40cm than my original suggestion, and will still give you a good seal at the top of the shoe, it just won't cover as much of the boot.
The picture on sea to summit website shows the top strap having a metallic hook not a material velco strap.
G'day Joe,Â
I've just confirmed by having a look at the stock we have on the floor and comparing it to the Sea to Summit website - and you're right, they've changed the velcro strap to an alloy hook/buckle.Â
I've just gone through and updated the images and the product description to reflect the correct details, so those should be live right now.
Thanks so much for pointing this out for us, we must have just not noticed that update when the new stock came in!Â
I'm going on a hunting trip soon so looking around for the right gear. Thanks guys.