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[Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
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Thu 01 Sep, 2022 6:15 pmby Nanzy
Would snake gaiters be required for the Great South West Walk in Portland victoria? I head out on 20 September. If so, I am keen to borrow snake gaiters as I am an annual hiker.located in inner west melbourne but could pay postage.
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
Posted:
Fri 02 Sep, 2022 11:17 amby Franco
I think that the best snake gaters you can get are trekking poles.
They will feel you coming and leave the trail before you are there.
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
Posted:
Fri 02 Sep, 2022 8:03 pmby Eremophila
It will still be quite cool but any sunny days and they will be out basking. There will also be shinglebacks which can be mistaken for a snake at first.
Most of the track that I’ve seen is pretty clear, although there are sections not far out of Portland which are reasonably narrow and will have overhanging growth coupled with many many twigs on the ground….. all of which take on a snake-like appearance after a few sightings! I’ve also had stand-offs with snakes who weren’t so keen to move on.
What size are you after?
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
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Sun 04 Sep, 2022 7:19 amby Nanzy
I am not sure on gaiter sizing but I am am a female 164cm, 55kg.
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
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Sun 18 Sep, 2022 1:00 pmby LizTheHappyHiker
I'm planning on doing the GSWW in Dec, so I'd be very grateful if you could write a review of your trip. Enjoy your walk and time in bush. Hopefully the weather and tides are in your favour
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
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Wed 28 Sep, 2022 8:04 pmby adventuremum
Hi
I have some Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters for sale
Size S Black (for shoe size EU 35-40)
Details here
https://www.bogong.com.au/outdoor-research-gaiters-crocodile.htmlSize Guide here
https://www.bogong.com.au/clothing-size-guide#outdoorresearchPM me if you're interested & I'll take photo
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
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Thu 29 Sep, 2022 4:44 pmby myrtlegirl
I am trying so hard to imagine gaiters that:
- will stop crocodiles, or
- are made of crocodile, or
- are made for crocodiles
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
Posted:
Thu 29 Sep, 2022 4:53 pmby bernieq
... or...
- are made
by crocodiles
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
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Fri 30 Sep, 2022 10:21 pmby markg
Moroka 30 make snake proof gaiters. Tested and proven.
Re: [Wanted Melbourne] Snake gaiters
Posted:
Sun 02 Oct, 2022 11:03 amby myrtlegirl
bernieq wrote:... or...
- are made
by crocodiles
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