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Snake Guard Leg Gaiters with Knee Pads

Name: Snake Guard Leg Gaiters with Knee Pads
SKU: B1062
Price: 118000 TZS
Availability: InStock

Hunting Gear

Heavy-duty polyester gaiters in green camo that cover the lower leg and carry on up to protect the knee - 0.86 kg the pair, adjustable, and made for people who spend the day kneeling, crouching and pushing through scrub rather than walking a path.

TZS100,000+ VAT

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Highlights

Protection that carries on past the shin

Lower leg and knee in one piece. If your work involves kneeling in the field, this is the version that makes sense.

Covers the knee as well

Protection carries above the shin, with padding where you kneel - the difference between a gaiter and a day of bruised knees.

Heavy-duty polyester

Built for rugged field conditions: thorn scrub, sharp grass, rock and brush all stop at the fabric.

Green camo finish

Blends into bush and grassland rather than announcing you, which matters for hunting, photography and wildlife observation.

Adjustable straps

Set the fit to your own leg and boot, and take them on and off without sitting down.

Product description

About this product

Gaiters with Knee Pads – in stock at 361 Degrees Adventure in Dar es Salaam.

This is the fuller version of a snake gaiter. Where a standard pair stops at the top of the calf, these carry up to cover the knee, with padding built into the knee area. For anyone who spends the day kneeling to set something, crouching in cover, or crawling through scrub, that changes them from a leg guard into proper working kit.

The construction is heavy-duty polyester designed for rugged field conditions. It shields the lower legs and knees against snake bites, thorny vegetation, rocks and the general abrasion of moving through bush off any path. In Tanzanian conditions – long grass, thorn scrub, rocky ground, and puff adders that lie still rather than moving away – that lower-leg coverage is where the risk actually sits.

They fasten with adjustable straps, so they fit a range of leg and boot sizes and can be put on or taken off standing up. The camouflage finish is not only cosmetic: for hunting, wildlife photography and observation work, kit that does not break up against grassland is worth having. At 0.86 kg the pair they are substantial, which is the point – lighter would mean less protection.

They suit hunting, farming, wildlife and ranger work, survey and field research, and anyone working off established trails. They pack down to roughly 36 x 14 x 7 cm.

Buying a Gaiters with Knee Pads in Dar es Salaam

361 Degrees Adventure keeps the gaiters with knee pads at our showroom in Upanga, Dar es Salaam, with delivery countrywide across Tanzania. Come and handle it before you buy, or order online and collect.

Every gaiters with knee pads is checked in store before it leaves us, and our staff use the same kit in the field, so you get an honest answer on fit and sizing rather than a sales pitch.

Not sure which gaiters with knee pads suits you? Call or message the showroom and we will talk you through the options that are actually in stock in Tanzania.

Spare parts and replacements for the gaiters with knee pads are easier to get here than on an overseas order, which matters once the gear is in use.

Browse more Hunting Gear in Tanzania, or see the full 361 Degrees range. For general background on hunting, see this overview on Wikipedia.

Specifications

The details

Type	Snake gaiters with knee protection
Material	Heavy-duty polyester
Protection area	Lower legs and knees
Colour	Green camouflage
Dimensions	13 x 21.3 x 23.6 in (33 x 54 x 60 cm) (supplier figure)
Weight	1 lb 14 oz (0.86 kg) (supplier figure)
Packed size	14.2 x 5.5 x 2.8 in (36 x 14 x 7 cm) (supplier figure)
Closure	Adjustable straps
In the box	1 pair of gaiters with knee pads
SKU	B1062

Questions

Good to know

Do these guarantee protection from a snake bite?

No, and nobody should sell them as if they did. They put a tough barrier over the part of the leg most strikes reach - the lower leg and ankle - which meaningfully reduces risk. They do not cover your feet, thighs or hands, and no gaiter can be guaranteed against every snake or every strike.

How do these compare with the standard snake gaiters?

These extend the coverage up over the knee and add padding there. If you kneel or crouch in the field, take these. If you mainly walk, the shorter pair is lighter and cooler.

Will they fit over boots?

Yes, they are made to be worn over boots so the gaiter overlaps the boot top and nothing gets in between. The straps adjust to a range of leg and boot sizes.

Are they comfortable for a full day?

Yes for field work, though they are more substantial than a plain gaiter - 0.86 kg a pair. Most people stop noticing them within the first half hour.

Does the camouflage actually help?

For hunting, wildlife photography and observation, yes - kit that breaks up against grass and scrub is less likely to catch an animal's eye than plain dark fabric.

Are they good for farm and fieldwork?

They are one of the more practical things a farmer walking through long grass can own, and the knee coverage suits anyone working at ground level.

How do I clean and store them?

Brush off dried mud, wipe with water and a cloth, and let them dry fully before storing. In coastal humidity, damp storage is what causes mildew.

What should I do if someone is bitten anyway?

Get them to a hospital immediately and keep them as still and calm as possible. Do not cut, suck, apply a tourniquet or use ice. Note what the snake looked like if you can do so safely. Gaiters reduce risk, they do not remove it.

Where do these figures come from?

The measurements and weights on this page come from the supplier's own documentation rather than an independently tested manufacturer specification, and the table marks them as such. If a particular figure matters to you, ask us and we will measure the item in the Dar es Salaam showroom before you buy.