OR X Gaiter for late season?

[Poser]

Anyone tried these OR X Gaiters as a late season overboot for glassing etc?

X-Gaiters | Outdoor Research

Industry-revolutionizing insulated gaiter provides the protection of an 8000m boot without the cost or bulk

www.outdoorresearch.com

 

[JMDavies]

It looks like they're designed to be used with crampons. For long glassing sits, check out Feathered Friends down boots or Steger Mukluks.

 

[Poser]

It looks like they're designed to be used with crampons. For long glassing sits, check out Feathered Friends down boots or Steger Mukluks.

You can use crampons, but don’t have to. The insulation is removable, so you could potentially use them as non insulated gaiters when hiking and add the insulation for glassing. I do have a pair of down booties, but it can sometimes be so cold it’s hard to even take my boots off. I tried some boot blankets, but they are bulky as hell. I’m thinking these may be the solution.

 

[thebest3]

Outdoorresearch site suck. I just put in order last week and didn't see this item.. Alot of item are hidden. you have to know the exact name to get to a item. Atleast it free shipping. tempting to give it a try.

 

[Poser]

Outdoorresearch site suck. I just put in order last week and didn't see this item.. Alot of item are hidden. you have to know the exact name to get to a item. Atleast it free shipping. tempting to give it a try.

Just sent you a PM with some additional OR discounts. I ordered these. They seem to solve the late season problems, at least on paper.

 

[JMDavies]

You can use crampons, but don’t have to. The insulation is removable, so you could potentially use them as non insulated gaiters when hiking and add the insulation for glassing. I do have a pair of down booties, but it can sometimes be so cold it’s hard to even take my boots off. I tried some boot blankets, but they are bulky as hell. I’m thinking these may be the solution.

They sound like pretty nice gaiters. When you get a minute, check out Steger Mukluks. They're the boots Will Steger used in all of his trips to Antarctica.

 

[Hoguer11]

What’s the deal between the OR gaiter crocodile vs the expedition?

 

[Poser]

What’s the deal between the OR gaiter crocodile vs the expedition?

The expeditions gaiters have a thicker layer of Cordura for protection from crampons.

 

[Hoguer11]

The expeditions gaiters have a thicker layer of Cordura for protection from crampons.

Cool thanks!

 

[jmannas]

The gaiters help much??


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[Poser]

The gaiters help much??


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They do work. Not so durable for hiking on Rocks as they are made for snow, but I hiked shorter distances and glassed in them during 3rd rifle for 2 seasons and they aren’t beat up. My partner and I were both wearing mountaineering socks with uninsulated boot. He was complaining about his feet being frozen, but I was comfortable with these gaiters on. We’re both in comparable shape, both spend a lot of time out in cold weather/winter conditions. he’s 10 years younger, though, if that’s a data point.

 

[jmannas]

That is helpful. The lack of durability on the bottom is something I need to think about because I generally encounter mixed rock and snow. Seems like the crampons provide the natural protection for the bottoms, but I don’t see myself in crampons full-time, even in November Canadian Rockies.


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[Poser]

That is helpful. The lack of durability on the bottom is something I need to think about because I generally encounter mixed rock and snow. Seems like the crampons provide the natural protection for the bottoms, but I don’t see myself in crampons full-time, even in November Canadian Rockies.


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You could easily have them customized with burlier straps under your feet -use Kevlar strips or other materials conventional gaiters use. I had one of my conventional gaiter straps repaired with a Kevlar strip and it was inexpensive. Still, since the gaiter covers your toes, you’ll need to be mildly careful around rocks. I was only wearing them while moving in more of a quiet, stalking manner or climbing to a glassing spot. They definitely aren’t for laying down miles on or off trail, but if you’re moving at that pace, your feet should be warm anyway.