>>2302222>arctic climate for 29 ythis is why u dot use them, we got wet ass, hip deep bullshit snow where im from. i went hiking the other day, (brought snow shoes just incase) and like every 5h step would go up to my knees, and the frozen top layer yanked ur pants up and fills ur boots with snow. and water proof pants are hot as hell when it 55* out yet still 5 feet of snow on the ground. 300$ boots dont do shit for u when snow comes in the from the top.
i work in snow every day, i dont always have gaiters, but they are needed for someplaces