Finding Jayne's Gaiters

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HISGOODGIRL

Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:05 PM

In a number of pics of the big merc, he appears to be wearing short black nylon gaiters over his boots, closed by 2-3 buckled straps. I've looked everywhere I can think of for something like this, with no luck. Long mountain-climber gaiters, yes. Canvas gaiters, yes. Even gaiters to protect from snakebite. But no 9" fitted black nylon gaiters with straps.

Can any of you fellow browncoats help me out?

One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

D3RBY

Friday, June 2, 2006 4:31 AM

The closet I found was a type called Mistral available at REI. They aren't the big mountain climbing gaiters so they are more accurate in the cut. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=
40000008000&productId=47822019&parent_category_rn=11470738&vcat=REI_SEARCH

They were 50% off the other week.

As for buckles the Mistral's don't have any. Jayne's however just look to be 1.5" fastex type buckles on mylon sewed to them.

I saw a guy with boots matching Jaynes at the range the other day so I am 90% certain his hiking boots are by Danner.

HISGOODGIRL

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:31 PM

Hey, thanks. I'd noticed these during my search but have never been able to find a clear enough pic to be real sure what i needed. Can you tell me whether there are two straps per gaiter or three, and do they buckle to the outside of the foot or on the inside?

Keep Flyin'!

One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

D3RBY

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:55 PM

Looking back over the photos the Mistrals are the right dimensions, but the gaiters are definitely not them.

Looking again at the series promo photos, these are the best images

**depending on whether the buckles are 1" or 1.5" type**
-The fabric appears to be a corduroy(?) is in 3 horizontal sections roughly 1.5"-2" inches each (they are each roughly a half inch wider than the buckles. The sections are then seperated by sewing between them.

There are 3 buckles and they buckle on the outside at the ankle. From the images there is barely any strap at all. Just about an inch or so sewing it to the gaiter fabric.

(1 inch of strap)-buckle-(1 inch of strap)

Looking at a 6" total size on the ruler appears almost too big, but then again Adam Baldwin is a big guy.

HISGOODGIRL

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:50 PM

Any chance you can refer me to a good image on the web? I'm really good at sewing stuff fom scratch if I can just see a good detailed picture.
Sure appreciate your help!

Keep Flyin'!

One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

D3RBY

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:28 PM

I'm uploading some right now that I leeched from various places.

My sewing is terrible and I would make it worth your while for another pair. I'll post the links to the images in a few minutes melancholy_artATyahoo.com

D3RBY

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:42 PM

EDIT - Doh!!! didn't mean for them to display!!! Was just wanting to post the links.

Here is a list of the image URLs. I cropped them down since some of them are rather large. I can mail the full images if you like.

The first one is the best. The others are just different angles and images.

HISGOODGIRL

Friday, June 2, 2006 6:05 PM

Hey, D3RBY, these are great, especially that first shot. Thank you! After some examination, it looks like the pair in the top pic are made out of a heavy ribbed canvas, not corduroy, and may be OD or even camo canvas rather than black. They appear to have been beavily "distressed' with motor oil and gunk.

Some of the lower pics, which I think are from the BDM, looks like a different set-up, with the nylon strap sewn right at the top edge and going all the way around.

They do look like the two-part click'm buckles.

It's interesting to me that there are no cords or straps to pass under the instep of Jayne's boots to keep the gaiters from riding up, and he's actually wearing them above his ankles around the lowest part of his shin. Guess they keep his cargo pants from flappin' and keep rocks out of his boots.

Going by that top pic, again, looks to me like 1/2" edge + 1" strap + 1" gap + 1" strap + 1" gap
+ 1" strap + 1/2" edge, so your estimate of about 6" width looks right.

I'm gonna give 'em a shot and if I come up with a credible product, I'll let you know. You've been incredibly helpful.

Now if I can just manage to dye my hubby's khaki drover's hat black we're in business!

One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

MOBIUSCORPUS

Friday, July 7, 2006 4:38 AM

They actually look like three sections of 3" wide Corura nylon strap, stitched together. Then the buckles were stitched on.

Edit: Actually, after buying supplies, they appear to be 2"-2.25" webbing.

BOWLWOMAN

Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:10 AM

Did you use flat webbing or tubular webbing? It looks like the 3/4" or 1" buckles/small straps are definitely tubular webbing, but I can't really tell for the 2" strips. It looks pretty flat in the pictures, but I'm afraid the flat webbing (basically the same stuff used for car seat belts) will be to flimsy.

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