Swiss Army Mountain Gaiters

Swiss Alpine Leg Protection

These are Swiss Army mountain gaiters, issued for alpine and mountain operations. Gaiters are fabric sleeves that cover the gap between your boot and your trouser leg. They wrap the lower leg from boot top to mid-calf and keep snow, mud, water and trail debris from getting into your boots. Hikers, hunters, snowshoers and collectors of Swiss military kit all use them, and this listing includes two complete pairs.

Features

• Genuine Swiss Army Issue — These gaiters were made for the Swiss military and are not a commercial copy.
• Two Pairs Per Pack — Each order contains four gaiters, enough to outfit two people or keep a spare pair in the truck.
• Wool-Backed Gray Fabric — A heavy gray outer shell with a wool backing on the inside adds warmth and protects against brush and wet snow.
• Full-Length Side Zipper — A heavy zipper runs up the outside of each leg, so you can put the gaiters on and take them off without removing your boots.
• Drawstring Top With Cord Lock — A cord at the top cinches around your calf and a sliding lock holds it in place, which stops the gaiter from sagging.
• Elasticated Lower Edge — The gathered bottom hem pulls snug over the boot so snow and grit have no easy way in.
• Ankle Reinforcement Panel — A ridged vinyl panel at the ankle adds stiffness and stands up to scuffing where boots rub together.
• Buckled Understrap — A strap passes under the boot sole and fastens with a buckle, which keeps the gaiter anchored low and stops it from riding up.
• One Size Fits Most — The zipper, drawstring and strap adjust to fit standard hiking boots, combat boots and work shoes.

Issued Swiss Army Kit

The Swiss Army issued these gaiters for mountain service, in the gray used across much of Swiss military clothing. Each one is built to the original specification: a wool-backed shell, a vinyl-reinforced ankle, a side zipper, a drawstring top and an under-boot strap. That gives you a proven military design for winter hiking and wet trails. It is also an authentic piece of Swiss issue gear for collectors and reenactors.