I don't have any personal experience with them but T&K's gaiters are supposed to be really nice and they're USA made if that makes any difference to you.
I've laid up on a couple hunts and I've shot early on animals that I should have passed for various reasons. One was a MT goat tag that I didn't even come close to doing justice. I shot early in the hunt and the justification was that I was with friends and family. If I every get the opportunity...
The lasagna cheese was the worst part but thankfully I think they must have changed their recipe for it. The cheese didn't stick to anything with the last few I've had.
There are slobs in every area of the outdoor space. There a people that practice a ton and have the results to show for that practice. There a people that practice a ton and still suck, yet they continue to hunt because they are married to whatever weapon they're shooting.