My Pike Trail snake gaiters and Scentblocker snake gaiters side by side.

My Pike Trail Snake Gaiters Fell Apart, So I Bought These Instead

Snake gaiters, or snake chaps as they are often called, are necessary when conducting fieldwork in California, particularly in the spring. I have owned several pairs over the years; some were ok, all of them eventually wore out, and none were worth buying again. Of all the types I have used, the Pike Trail snake…