We have tried out many suspenders over the years, and these are the best built, detailed and most durable. They are built by an Idaho saddle maker with highest grade leather components. We recommend they be used with metal “rivet-style” buttons like the Bucksaw Buttons or others. They are easy to install and replace the sewn-on buttons included on many hunting pants.
If you’ve never used suspenders, here are a few benefits. Hunting pants can be heavy, from Carhartts to Filsons, and they are more versatile over the season if sized a bit larger than normal for long underwear and heavy socks and boots. Without suspenders, they often require regular adjustment. Comfort is another issue. The body moves easier within a looser un-belted pant with less body restriction to surprise shots at game. Never needing to adjust a belt or tuck in a shirt is another benefit.
The western standard is the traditional V back design in Black or Sage 1 1/2″ elastic webbing with button down connections. Measuring for fitting is important since there is a limited adjustment range of 4.5 inches on the two front buckles.
Suspender Sizing
1) Pull your britches up!
2) Measure from the top of your right front belt loop over the shoulder to the top of your back center belt loop.
3) Consider any unusual personal variables and the stretch of the elastic.
4) Check your measurement on the selections below and order your suspenders.
Note: Measuring is the most reliable, but if you can’t then order by height. Under 5’9″/ Small, 5’9″ to 5’11″/Medium, 5’10″ to 6’3″/Large, 6’2″ to 6’6″/XLarge. Weight should be factored into these numbers as well.
Sage/Black Suspenders @$38.00
Most classy version of Hickman’s Suspenders, with hand tooled saddle brown leather shoulder straps and Sage elastic back strap. If you wear these you can often fore-go a neck tie at formal occasions like barbeques. A great gift to yourself or other hard- to- buy- for individuals.
These are custom made to order and take 7-10 days to ship. For sizing and fitting details, look in the listing above.
Tooled Leather Suspenders@$125.00
OR Coyote Gaiters
Made in USA for military use, these tough gaiters have a few added features over OR’s standard Expedition Croc’s. They come with an extra field replaceable inset strap, and have larger circumference per size for stiffer pants and pac boots, and are now offered in a hunter friendly Coyote Tan. Great in snow and wet conditions, and for saving the most vulnerable parts of your favorite hunting pants and boots. Use them on wet mornings, then store them in a vest cargo pocket when things dry out. Versatile and lightweight but tough, the best practical hunting gaiter we’ve used. Gaiter’s by OR (Outdoor Research) have been among the best in mountaineering for years, and are just now being offered in a hunter compatable color, and to the hunting community. Lighter and more comfortable than chaps for long walks in grassland and sagebrush country, especially in late season.
Specs:
*Waterproof/breathable 3 layer 330D Cordura Goretex fabric leg section
*1000D Cordura boot section lined with coated 8 oz packcloth for abrasion resistance
*3/4 in. wide webbing and cam buckle top closure prevents slipping down leg
*2 in. wide hook/loop front closure for quick on/off
*Boot lace hook at bottom keeps gaiter in place
*Field-replaceable, nylon-supported rubber instep straps
*Note on Sizing: These are spec’d for military use, and they run about one full size larger than the OR recreational gaiter line. There is typically a 1″ height and 1″ circumference difference between adjacent sizes. Most male hunters will use Mediums and Larges, females the Smalls, with only the very biggest individuals needing the XL size. We will check you personal size info against your size choice to make sure you receive the correct size.
These are tough gaiters, but not rated as Snake-proof!
OR Coyote Mil-Spec Gaiters@$85.00
