'Over Shoe and Gaitor rolled into one'
Living in a northern climate, we have to content with not
only winter but the slush and melt of spring and the wet, cold of the late fall
before the snow really piles up. This weather is too warm for insulated boots
and too wet for normal gortex footwear. Another reality of operational life is limited
space to pack gear for every situation. NEO Adventurers solve a lot of those
issues.
I have used my NEO Adventurers for about two years now and
have found them to be an invaluable private purchase. NEO Adventurers are a overshoe that fits over
your normal boots or footwear creating a semi-sealed waterproof vapor barrier for your feet, foot wear all the way up to your mid calve region. I
say, semi sealed as full immersion over the top of the overshoe will allow
moisture in.
NEO Adventurers are made from a robust 500 denier nylon
upper with a waterproof barrier which provides excellent protection from water.
The sole gives good traction in icy weather; better than most tactical boots. As
well, the heel has been designed to be compatible with most modern snowshoes. Constructed
of high quality materials, they are lightweight, very sturdy and pack up
reasonable small. NEO Adventurers have a well thought out design making
them easy to don and doff in field environments.
I have found them to be easy to clean and maintain, thus
increasing their operational lifespan. Simple mild soap and water scrub and hang to
dry. When washing, pay particular attention to the cleanliness of the Velcro strapping
and seal. Annually, I treat them with NikkiWax Solarproof to increase
longevity.
Please pay close attention to sizing before purchase to avoid disappointment.
My only real complaint is the NEO Adventurers only come in Scorched Earth. I would like to see other colors such as Mud Hut and Original Drab or any combination of those tactical colors.
Take care out there.
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