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REI Mistral Gaiters

REI Mistral Gaiters

Item # 712867
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These lightweight, mid-length gaiters provide trim-fitting protection from trail debris and spring snow conditions.

  • Four-way stretch Schoeller® Dynamic™ fabric is abrasion- and water resistant; provides a form-fitting seal over your footwear
  • Snaps at the top and bottom of the overlapping VELCRO® brand front closures are easy to put on and remove
  • Metal hook secures leading edge to your boot laces; instep cords laced through metal grommets keep the gaiters pulled low on your boots

Imported.

Item 712867

REI Mistral Gaiters Specs

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Description

Sock height8 inches

REI Mistral Gaiters Customer Reviews

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REI Mistral Gaiters
 
3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Breathable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking and camping (4)
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    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Apr

    9

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    To tight...

    By michigan guy

    from Groton, Ct

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

      • Very tight fit

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Mistral Gaiters:

        Very tight fit, even the XL was to small. This is not really a fair evaluation because I had to return them. If you have very skinny ankles they may do.

        • Fit:
        • Feels too small

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        15

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Light, Cool, but snaps break

        By Alpine Ninja

        from Portland, OR

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        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Much cooler than tall 1s

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hiking and Camping
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about REI Mistral Gaiters:

          I really like these gaitors because they are lighter and cooler than full gaitors for spring and summer climbing, BUT I have already taken one pair back and about to return my second pair because in both cases the button snaps broke off. This happened on the first climb I did after buying them on 1st pair. One of the snaps just popped right off when I attempted to unsnap them to take them off after coming down to base camp on Shasta. Second pair was the same thing when I tried taking them off after climbing Mt Shuksan. Kept them anyway and on following climb or two later, same thing - another snap broken. Great light, cool gaitors, but they've got to come up w/ something more durable than those buttons popping off. I won't be buying another pair because the snaps are just too easily broken. I'm going to look around and see what other brand shorty gaitors I can get (w/out snaps!).

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          7

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Hooks point the wrong way

          By gazer

          from San Mateo, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Hard to put on

          Best Uses

            Comments about REI Mistral Gaiters:

            For some reason, REI decided to have the hooks point "up" (as pictured). This means that you have to slide the hook under your laces in order to secure it.

            Every other gaiter I've used has a hook that simply hooks over the laces, without requiring you to slide anything under the laces. Strange design choice.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            9

            2007

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Best Light Gaiters!!

            By mtngoat

            from Eugene, OR

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            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Durable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Shoe Lace

            Best Uses

            • Hiking and Camping

            Comments about REI Mistral Gaiters:

            The Mistral is a great light weight gaiter, perfect for those warmer hikes, or scree slogged slopes. Made from Scholer fabric, which is both very breathable and water repellent.

            The only downside is the shoe lace system used to fasten the gaiter to the bottom of your boots. They don't last very long. A recent hike proved this theory when my climbing campanion tore through the laces on his first outing.

            My laces tore 2 years ago and I've been on several outings in snow and scree and my feet have stayed dry and free of rock debris. These are highly recommened when the standard winter/goretex gaiter is overkill.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Nov

            8

            2008

             
            5.0

            excellent light gaiter

            By chills1138

            from Naperville, IL

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            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • 3 season backpacking
            • Hiking and Camping

            Comments about REI Mistral Gaiters:

            I bought these a few years ago because I was tired of getting dirt and rocks in my boots. These gaiters are perfect. They are lightweight and breathe well. I was dubious by the lace under-sole ties, the snaps, and the hook, but after countless miles and over all types of terrain they've held up very well. After every few trips I'll wash them and treat them with Softshell water repellent; and they remain very water resistant. Once my pair wears out (in a few years) I'll be buying another pair.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            13

            2007

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Perfect fit!

            By page

            from Somerville, MA.

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hiking and Camping

              Comments about REI Mistral Gaiters:

              Great little gaitors to keep out trail debris. The stretchiness fits perfectly over my backpacking boots, the velcro has held up well and the waterproofing keep out splashes and light rain though probably not a downpour. I used to have a pair or ORs which were a little floppy and the snap pressed into my shin which smarted pretty good after a few hours. The snap cover fell off on a hike and I was able to get a new pair in exchange...other than that they've done the job well.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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