If you see the guy hunting alone looking all the more like an action Movie Poster with a revolver in one hand and shottie in the other, it's me - say Hi.
Sounds like me in bear country walking a mile or two to my stand in pitch black night. Nothing will scare the hell out of you more than something busting out a few yards in front of you. But back to the gaitors.
Thanks to all for the suggestions. Mostly what I'm seeing are heavy material, usually a canvas outer, that zings on every step. Need a heavy duty 'soft' outer liner. Perhaps an oxymoron.