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We have a long standing with Canadian winter gear brand Hillsound, so it was great to be offered the opportunity to check out their Armadillo LT Gaiter, their lightweight performance gaiter designed for the budget conscious. If you missed our previous reviews of their Trail Crampons, or Trail Crampon Pros, then check them out. Let’s take a look at the features of the Armadillo LT Gaiters and then talk about what we think.
Features
These Gaiters are designed to be lightweight and breathable with plenty of stretch so that your movements aren’t restricted while they keep debris out of you’re boots, as you hike or snowshoe.
- Flexia – 3 layer upper
- 100 Denier Nylon lower
- water resistant zipper
- Waterproof to 20,000mm.
- Breathability rating: 6RET, 15.000 + g.
- Top-down YKK zipper (with zipper pull).
- DWR coating (good for up to 50 washes).
- Limited Lifetime warranty
- MSRP: $49 USD/CAD Available on Amazon
What do we think?
Several years ago I tried a prototype of the Armadillo gaiters and I think they’ve made some fantastic progress since then. These are ideal for the all season outdoor junkie who’s looking for a lightweight way to keep the dirt, debris, ice and snow out of their boots, while still protecting their pants from the common culprits of the trail and track at an economic price point.
The Top down, water resistant zipper is quick and easy to use. I prefer Top-down zippers as their easier to undo at the end of the trail, especially when your fingers are cold. The amply sized zipper pulls are great for gloves too!
Although I wasn’t adventure racing, I did find the flexibility of the gaiters a huge plus. They kept the legs warm, without feeling sweaty, and didn’t restrict movement like heavier alternatives.
Summary
For $49 these are a great set of gaiters for all-round use. If you’re slogging through powder, or scrambling up scree, it’s hard to go wrong with these versatile, stretchable, waterproof gaiters by Hillsound.
Giveaway
Now until March, Hillsound will be giving away a free set of these gaiters every week! Check out the giveaway here for more details!
Check out this instructional video put together by Hillsound for more detail.
Full Disclosure: These gaiters were provided for me free of charge for an honest review. All opinions are our own and what we’d recommend to family and friends.
