- Extra circumference around the entire leg allows for the thick layers of clothing worn in extreme conditions; sized to fit over plastic or leather mountaineering boots
- 3-layer Gore-Tex® nylon uppers offer waterproof, breathable protection; lined with Cordura® nylon for durability
- Super abrasion-resistant Cordura® nylon lowers are lined with nylon packcloth to deflect nicks from crampons
- Hook-and-loop front openings allow quick on/off; upper edge cinch straps with hook-and-loop closure ensure gaiters stay up, even in deep snow
- Rugged BioThane® webbing instep straps with buckles secures the fit; instep straps are replaceable
- Average weight of the Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodile gaiters: 12.1 oz. per pair
Imported.
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
| Best use | Mountaineering |
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| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of waterproofing | Gore-Tex waterproof breathable laminate |
| Gaiter height | Mid-calf |
| Gaiter height (in.) | 16 inches |
| Lower material | Nylon/packcloth nylon |
| Upper material | Waterproof breathable laminate/nylon |
| Lace hooks | Yes |
| Weight | 12.1 ounces |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Nov 24, 2014Outdoor Research Expedition Gaiter
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Jul 29, 2013OR Gore Tex Gaiters get the job doneI've spent a lot of Alaskan summers walking around for days with wet feet, wet socks and wet shoes. I'd pretty much gotten used to and accepted the fact that hiking anywhere off the well-bea...
Read More I've spent a lot of Alaskan summers walking around for days with wet feet, wet socks and wet shoes. I'd pretty much gotten used to and accepted the fact that hiking anywhere off the well-beaten path just means that your feet will end up wrinkled, white-skinned, and if you regularly spend a week or more on a long traverse, you're going to be a member of the foot fungus club. Enter the OR Exp Croc gaiter. I'm embarrassed to say that I've had these sitting in the gear room for about a year before actually using them. Initially I just wasn't willing to add another piece of gear to my pack, figuring that the weight wasn't worth whatever meager protection was gained, but after a few 2-3 day outings, my regard for them has completely changed. Above all, I've found that these gaiters are an essential partner for any Gore Tex hiking shoe. Sure, the Gore Tex shoe is going to keep your feet dry--but if you're hiking through wet, waist-high foliage or stepping in water that goes over the top of the shoe, you're done for--and the shoe is going to become a foot-bath pretty quick. Pair it up with these gaiters however, and voila! You've just solved your problem, and at the end of the day when you've made camp at the top of a ridge in 100% humidity clouds and the rest of your party is fruitlessly trying to dry out their shoes and socks with their lower legs scratched and bleeding from hours of bushwhacking through brush and prickers--you can lay back, relax and day-dream about your future as a high-paid lower leg and foot model. Disclosure: Gore-Tex Mountain Techs member
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Read More Used these for Kilimanjaro in 2009, and Aconcagua in 2010-11. Particularly on Mt Aconcagua, while wading through waist deep snow, I found these invaluable! Granted I had North Face snow pants on, but these expedition gaiters, where just that. They kept my lower legs and ankles dry, and stood up to the rocks snow and ice!