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These extra-tough Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodile® gaiters are built to endure harsh temperatures, rough terrain and use with crampons or skis.
Expedition Crocodiles feature an increased circumference that provides room for plastic boots and insulated pants. A hook and loop Cinch Strap makes it possible to adjust this gaiter with mittens on, an important feature for cold weather mountaineering. The outside of the leg section consists of Taslan Gore-Tex, while the inner leg section is reinforced with 1000d Cordura. Instep straps are riveted to the gaiter, with a removable loop that can be changed in the field.
The Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodiles: Like Crocs with even thicker skin, these gaiters are made to function on extended mountaineering trips, in cold weather and difficult conditions. They are larger in circumference, giving you more room for plastic boots and insulated pants. The inside leg of each gaiter is made of durable Cordura® fabric that resists crampon snagging.
While Outdoor Research Crocodiles® are already seasoned expedition veterans, these Expedition Crocodiles were specially made for extended use with bombproof triple-ply GORE-TEX® fabric and 1000-denier Cordura® along the top of the boot.
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| Fabric: | [Leg]: 3-layer 70D Taslan Gore-Tex® and 1000D Cordura® [Boot]: 1000D Cordura® and lined with coated 8 oz. packcloth |
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| Gaiter height: | 16 inches |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Lower material: | Nylon/packcloth nylon |
| Upper material: | Waterproof breathable laminate/nylon |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Weight: | [Average] 12.1 oz (343 g) |
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 | Outdoor Research Crocodiles | $48.98 - $65.00 |
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 | Outdoor Research Expedition Crocodiles Gaiters - Men's & Women's | $80.96 - $89.00 |
 | Outdoor Research Crocodiles - Men's | $48.98 - $65.00 |
 | Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiters - Men's & Women's | $58.95 - $64.95 |
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 | Outdoor Research Brooks Ranger Overboots Hiking & Camping > Gaiters | $135.99 - $160.00 |
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Hands Down Best... Worth the $$$. | |
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| These are the way to go for gaiters. It's worth the money for something this streamlined and waterproof. The PU strapping is solid. The Cordura is generally abrasion resistent and the GORE uppers keep the water and snow out nicely. Good for scree too. In the winter, watch where you step as the uppers will tear if you accidentally kick em w/ crampons. Clumsily, I've poked a few holes in mine. The fit is great and can accomodate a variety of thickness and cuff styles of pant, while still making a good seal around your boot. I bought a pair of these for my girlfriend last winter for her first time out winter hiking. Didn't want any chance of cold feet or dampened spirits. Also, once you get the buckle adjusted, set it... and forget it. | |
| Benaru at REI on 09/04/2007 | |
Great Gaiters | |
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| I bought these gaiter 2 years ago [...] in Alaska. I used them there and lots of times after that back home. I have used them in different conditions, mostly in the winter high in the mountians. For me these are the best gaiters on the market. They are really lightweight, definitely waterproof and they keep the snow out of my shoes like magic. No wonder they are expedition gaiters. If i go to the HImalays I will definitely take them with me. There is not a single thing i dont like about them. There is one thing for sure the OR expedition gaiters are worth their price and i recommend them to anyone. | |
| The Knight at REI on 09/04/2007 | |
Perfect! | |
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| The O.R. Expedition Crocs are perfect, they fit the bill for sure. I just spent 2 weeks in the Alaska range with these and the only time I didn't have them on was while in my sleeping bag. Also, during the trip, I never removed them from my double boots. If I needed to add/remove a layer or take the boot off, I would just undo the velcro down to the boot (about 4 inches below the top of the boot). While wearing crampons, I nicked the inner side of the crocs but left nothing more than a small scuff. These things are tuff and comfy! Thanks O.R. and Altrec! | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 05/20/2008 | |
Warm, tough and easy to use | |
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| I spent six days on Mount Rainier's glaciers wearing my new Expedition Crocodiles gaiters, and was very pleased with their performance. The gaiters accomodated the larger bulk of my Koflache plastics boots. They kept out the snow, added warmth to my legs, and tolerated my misguided crampons without taking any damage. On the descent, I was happy to find that the gaiters breathed pretty well so my feet did not heat up much. | |
| David Swink at Altrec on 09/08/2006 | |
Tough, but not invincible | |
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| i got these for Search and Rescue training and they have held up pretty well. We go through some narly stuff and the only realy damage to these gaiters so far was the little loop, for the extra stirrup to go through after the buckle, was a bit frayed. However, if you want a tough pair of gaiters, you aren't going to get anything much better than these. | |
| NWhiker93 at REI on 12/27/2008 | |
Another Quality Product From O.R.! | |
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| Bought these to play in the snow in the back country. They kept the snow out of my boots, kept my feet warm, and lower legs dry. The upper straps need to be built a little more sturdy; like the rest of the gaiter. Note: If you have BIG calves like me, you might find it a challenge to keep the gaiters up. | |
| AntiPinkoLib at REI on 01/08/2009 | |
Get these gaiters | |
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| Just used these gaiters for an attempted winter ascent of the Flume Slide Trail in N.H.What can I say,waist deep snow and I had dry feet the whole time thanks to these gaiters.They fit over my plastic mountaineering boots no problem and the statement about having plenty of room for layers is an understatement.Spend the extra $ for the expedition croc`s--you won`t regret it. | |
| base455 at REI on 01/24/2008 | |
Well done Outdoor Research!! | |
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| Purchased the Outdoor research crocs a couple weeks ago and used them on a short climb up the camel's hump in VT. Even in the 2-3 ft of snow and cold winds I stayed warm and dry. They fit nicely over my old Asolo plastics and there was no interference with the crampons. | |
| JC Summit Assault Team at Altrec on 01/27/2008 | |
Tough as nails! | |
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| These crocs rock! Bought these back in 1991 and they're still hangin tough. I wear these during the winter and summer snow and rocky trails.Used a piece of tubular webbing to protect the adjustment strap from rocks. A well designed product. | |
| Keoni at Altrec on 12/21/2006 | |
Best Gaiters - Be Careful of Sizing | |
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| Just a head's up though, they run on the large size. I wear an 11.5 boot, so I ordered the extra large (sizes 10-13, mens). They were too big though, so I decided to go with a large instead. | |
| Jack at Altrec on 03/12/2008 | |
Not worthy of name "Expedition" | |
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| I went on a 42-day backpacking trip and was disappointed that they didn't last that long. I used them crossing streams and while bushwhacking. They were generally waterproof; would have been more if they fit tighter over my boots. The whole cloth part was durable. But both the prongs of the buckles broke, one of the straps almost came off, and one of the straps almost got cut through by talus. Two others in my group had these gaiters, only one person's lasted. They will definitely withstand lighter use, but I was disappointed that they did not live up to their "Expedition" name. Will be returning mine. | |
| backpacker128 at REI on 08/22/2008 | |
Good but not great. | |
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| Top plastic strap latch tends to break. Just besure to carry a diaper pin with you. | |
| shurnuff at Altrec on 11/15/2008 | |
