[Mike Engstrom]

Hi there,
I’ve just bought a pair of Macpac gaiters and am wondering what to use to attach them under my boots. Is there a macpac specific instep wire or a generic one available. Or is there a way to make one myself?
Cheers
mike

[Marie]

I did try the wire type ones but didn’t like them. The wires shred and can cut you
easily whenever you try to remove them. A single strand wire would be better if you
have some thick wire and can bend it.

I have decided to stick with the cord types – about 2-3mm diameter cord can be bought in many places – I even got some for free as it was the end of the reel.
They do wear out but are cheap and easy. On a long trip a bit of cord can come in
handy anyway. This kind of cord is easy to unknot later.

You do need something to tie down the gaiter to stop it rotating and give the best
fit for protection.

Cheers,
Marie.

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