Consistently the Best
Every year we ask RMI Expeditions' guides which gaiters they recommend for mountaineering, and since they came on the market years ago, the Expedition Crocodile Gaiters have always come out on top.
The Expedition Crocodile™ Gaiters feature durable construction and rugged, waterproof materials, purpose-built to protect the lower legs and feet in extreme mountain weather and terrain during extended mountaineering trips to 8,000-meter peaks and beyond.
Outdoor Research's Expedition "Crocs" features 3L construction, combining GORE-TEX for breathable waterproofness, a rugged Cordura® shell for elite abrasion resistance and protection against crampon puncture and ski edges, and a 420D packcloth lining for breathability and additional insulation. The durable double-stitched hook-and-loop front closure keeps snow and debris out and away from layers, and the BioThane instep strap delivers a rugged, adjustable, and customized fit. The large circumference delivers plenty of room for layering over plastic mountaineering boots and heavily insulated pants, providing complete coverage in extreme conditions.
Outdoor Research Gaiter Sizing
| Unisex | S | M | L | XL | XXL | S/M | L/XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Footwear Size | ≤ 7 | 36 – 40 | 7 – 9 | 40 – 42.5 | 9 – 11 | 42.5– 45 | 11 – 13 | 45 – 48 | 13 – 15 | 48 – 50.5 | 5 – 8.5 | 37.5 – 42 | 8.5 – 12 | 42 – 46.5 |
| Women's Footwear Size | 5.5 – 8.5 | 36 – 40 | 8.5 – 10.5 | 40 – 42.5 | 10.5 – 12.5 | 42.5 – 45 | –– | –– | 6.5 – 10 | 37.5 – 42 | 10 – 13.5 | 42 – 46.5 |
Consistently the Best
Every year we ask RMI Expeditions' guides which gaiters they recommend for mountaineering, and since they came on the market years ago, the Expedition Crocodile Gaiters have always come out on top.
The Expedition Crocodile™ Gaiters feature durable construction and rugged, waterproof materials, purpose-built to protect the lower legs and feet in extreme mountain weather and terrain during extended mountaineering trips to 8,000-meter peaks and beyond.
Outdoor Research's Expedition "Crocs" features 3L construction, combining GORE-TEX for breathable waterproofness, a rugged Cordura® shell for elite abrasion resistance and protection against crampon puncture and ski edges, and a 420D packcloth lining for breathability and additional insulation. The durable double-stitched hook-and-loop front closure keeps snow and debris out and away from layers, and the BioThane instep strap delivers a rugged, adjustable, and customized fit. The large circumference delivers plenty of room for layering over plastic mountaineering boots and heavily insulated pants, providing complete coverage in extreme conditions.
Outdoor Research Gaiter Sizing
| Unisex | S | M | L | XL | XXL | S/M | L/XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Footwear Size | ≤ 7 | 36 – 40 | 7 – 9 | 40 – 42.5 | 9 – 11 | 42.5– 45 | 11 – 13 | 45 – 48 | 13 – 15 | 48 – 50.5 | 5 – 8.5 | 37.5 – 42 | 8.5 – 12 | 42 – 46.5 |
| Women's Footwear Size | 5.5 – 8.5 | 36 – 40 | 8.5 – 10.5 | 40 – 42.5 | 10.5 – 12.5 | 42.5 – 45 | –– | –– | 6.5 – 10 | 37.5 – 42 | 10 – 13.5 | 42 – 46.5 |
Guide Pick
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How Guide Pick™ Works
The guides over at RMI collectively spend over 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains, climbing hundreds of thousands of vertical feet. They put their gear and apparel through the wringer. This stuff is their work wear and they simply will not tolerate inferior gear.
At the end of the climbing season, guides are given a survey to find out what gear they are using and why it is their favorite. We don’t often get complete agreement but we do get alignment and by looking at the data, a few clear winners rise to the top in each category.
We take those winners, and stamp them with the Guide Pick™ logo on our site. We also compile this wonderful little document, which you can use to see top contenders, gear advice, Guide Quotes, and more.
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