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Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters

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Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters

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Simple and lightweight, yet they do the job. The Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High gaiters™ are the perfect choice for hikers, backpackers and cross-country skiers.

Coated-nylon lower section covers top of boots and provides water resistance, while uncoated upper section allows breathability
Wide 1 in. rip-and-stick front closure for easy on and off; rip-and-stick tab at the bottom of front closure prevents separation while in use
Top closes with a strap and flat buckle that's comfortable even if used against bare skin when wearing shorts
Elastic bottom hem accommodates a wide variety of boot styles
Finished with a heavy-duty boot lace hook and a Hypalon® instep strap

Gaiter sizes fit U.S. boot sizes as follows:

Small fits men's sizes 4 - 7 and women's 5.5 - 8.5
Medium fits men's sizes 6 - 9 and women's 7.5 - 10.5
Large fits men's sizes 8 - 11 and women's 9.5 - 12.5
X Large fits men's sizes 10 - 13 and women's 11.5 and up

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Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters

3.6

(based on 13 reviews)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (9)
Lightweight (8)
Good size/fit (7)
Rugged (7)
Stay in place (6)

Cons

Does not stay in place (3)

Best Uses

Snow sports (8)
Backcountry (7)
Leg/ankle protection (5)
Cold / extreme (3)
Rocky terrain (3)

- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Sep

2009

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

First time was a charm

By nwskiscubahiker

from Mill Creek, WA

About Me Casual/Recreational, Serious Trekker

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy To Use
Good Fit
Lightweight
Rugged
Stay In Place
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Leg/Ankle Protection
Snow Sports
Wet Weather

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

My first pair of gaiters, so I might be a little naive.... But I love these! I wore them backpacking in the Olympics (Mtn range in WA) last weekend and they were awesome. I wore them with shorts on and they were really comfortable against my bare skin. They stay in place excellently. I hate to wear pants when backpacking because I get too hot, especially when hitting extending switchbacks. These are the perfect solution. Shorts to keep you cool but these full length gaiters to protect the lower legs and boots from rain, dirt, rocks, etc. It POURED rain on us and these still prevented the water from pouring down my leg and into my boots. My feet were completely dry after a 4 hour slog to the campsite.

Sep

2009

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Hiking in the tropics

By Judith, tropical hiker

from Barbados, West Indies

About Me Casual/Recreational, Rugged Outdoorsman

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Pros

Breathable
Easy To Use
Good Fit
Lightweight
Rugged
Stay In Place
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

The top adjustable strap, when drawn tight, has no "keeper" to hold the extra length, which subsequently tends to flap around.

The extra velcro tab at the ankle which keeps the velcro fastener closed is an excellent addition.

These gaiters are excellent for use in the long wet grass and bush so abundant in the rainy season in the tropics. In addition they prevent grass seeds, mud, etc from getting into ones boots. which is a problem with the usual high wellington boots.

Jun

2009

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice, but fit VERY tight

By Tangsoous

from Farmington, NM

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Warm

Cons

Sized small

Best Uses

Hiking and Camping
Snow Sports

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

I bought a size large to put over my Sorels (9D) when snowshoeing. I should have bought a larger size. They barely fit, and that was with a slight struggle. I could not fit them over insulated snow pants. Other than that, they worked great, kept snow out of the boots and my tootsies dry and warm.

Aug

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

so far so good

By dropsam

from Newcastle, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Snow Sports

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

So far these have only accompanied me on one trip to the summit of Mt. Shasta. They fit nice, were easy to strap on, and they kept the snow out...pretty much what I was looking for. We'll see if they pass the test of time.

Dec

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very Satisfied Summer and Winter

By Uphill Harry

from Minnesota

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Pros

Breathable
Good Fit
Rugged
Stay In Place

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Snow Sports

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

I have used these hiking in the summer, including a week on the West Coast Trail BC, and many winter snowshoeing hikes, some in very heavy snow. The gaiters worked flawlessly. I find them very easy to put on and take off. And unlike other reviewers, I have never had them slip down. The clamp thing that holds the top strap holds very tight. I do have to move some of the fabric away from it to get it tight to begin with when I clamp it. These gaiters have been very comfortable against my bare legs and fit over my insulated winter hiking tights plus wind pants with no trouble. They might not fit well over heavy snow pants. I have never tried that, but anything that big would be baggy for summer use.

May

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Effective gaiters

By Muskrat Love

from Austin, Texas

About Me Casual/Recreational

Pros

Easy To Use
Good Fit
Lightweight
Rugged
Stay In Place
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Leg/Ankle Protection
Rocky Terrain
Wet Weather

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

For my first pair of gaiters, I have no complaints with these. I used them both over pants and on my bare leg and they worked great. They stayed up and did so comfortably. We had some pretty muddy conditions on our 4 day trek as well as a few areas where the trail narrowed and we went through some thick brush. They worked as advertised keeping out the muck and protecting my legs. Several on the trek with me said "nice call" on the gaiters. I'm very pleased.

Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not good quality!

By BackcountryBumming

from Everywhere, Planet Earth

About Me Rugged Outdoorsman, Serious Trekker

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Pros

Cons

Does Not Stay In Place
Not Breathable
Poor Design
Poor Performance
Poor quality

Best Uses

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

My girlfriend and I both purchased these before going to New Zealand, mainly because of the affordable price, respectable company, and good reviews. Almost instantly after using them on a trail, I noticed that the strap that fits under my Merell boots would not stay under the arch, but kept slipping to the back underneath the heel. I was annoyed at first, but after trying to adjust them multiple times, nothing helped. They didn't seem to bother the way I hiked, so I left them that way. After only using them for about 4 days total, the strap underneath completely broke. Also, during a really rainy hike, they still got my socks wet due to the lack of breathability. I have never owned any other gaiters before, so I don't know how good they actually work, but I was hoping they would be better than this!

Jan

2012

1.0

Fit was too small

By Clicker

from Cincinnati, OH

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Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

I purchased these in size XL as replacement for my existing O/R Gaitors, which are also XL. They did not fit around my calves to allow me to close the velcro - but my old ones fit fine. I compared the new ones to the old ones and found that they were not as large by ~.75 inches. I had to return them for a refund and will need to consider another brand because that is as large as they are made from O/R.

Dec

2011

3.0

Too small

By T-Delta

from Western Slope, Colorado

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Snow Sports

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

Medium described as mens 6-9 boot size. Almost unable to put on a size 9 boot. Ironically, the height seemed too generous, any longer and it would have been on my knee.

Feb

2011

5.0

very satisfied

By jsnsong

from fullerton, CA

About Me Casual/Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Easy To Use
Good Fit
Lightweight
Rugged
Stay In Place
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Cold Weather
Snow Sports

Comments about Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters:

these gaiters worked perfectly during a winter backpacking trip that saw 2 ft of snow fall my first night out. spent the trip snowshoeing through knee deep powder and could not be more satisfied with the performance of this product. was considering buying the crocs or verglas but my budget forced me to buy the rockies. i am so glad i ran short of cash and got these. would buy them again.