Outdoor Research M's Crocodiles Gaiters

by Outdoor Research

Product Features

• Waterproof/breathable 3-layer 70D Taslan GORE-TEX fabric leg section with 1000D Cordura boot section, lined with coated 8 oz. packcloth
• 3/4-inch wide webbing and cam buckle top closure, 2-inch wide hook/loop front closure, double-needle stitching on hook/loop front closure, and hook/loop shear tab at bottom of front closure prevents separation
• Double-riveted boot lace hook
• Field-replaceable, urethane-coated nylon instep strap

Product Description

Like their namesakes, Crocs have been around forever. The instep strap is replaceable, and an additional tab holds the front opening down, but otherwise they remain unchanged. The fitted design and durable, waterproof fabrics are as effective now as ever.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004MW46QG
• Item model number: 615-Ms Gaiters C/S
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,051 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #5 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Hunting Accessories > Camouflage Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Stylish but lack performance in the real world, March 17, 2008

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This review is from: Outdoor Research M's Crocodiles Gaiters (Misc.)

These rather expensive gaiters did not live up to my expectations. They are stylish and use good materials but their construction has problems. I used them in a recent weekend trip only to discover that the snow is pushed upward and inside between the gaiter and the side of the boots. All my previous gaiters used elastic at the bottom in order to secure a good fit between the gaiter cloth and the boots, whereas this model relies in a perfect fit. Such perfect fit is hard to obtain also due to the natural arching of the boots on their inside.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, February 13, 2011

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Genia Simpson (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outdoor Research M's Crocodiles Gaiters (Sports)

Gaiters in general:
It's important to keep the bottom of your pants dry (and of course the dreaded wicking upwards); it's apparent when you go hiking with your friends and they all end up with wet pants (whether walking in the [well below freezing temp] snow or wet brush). Thick (and durable) and breathable gaiters help with versatility for both winter and wet spring/fall.

Thoughts on (Outdoor Research) models:
These "crocodiles" have the extra weight fabric, wider velcro seam, and an extra velcro tab at the front base, which totally helps to keep the velco seam from unraveling; and, comes in an XXL size--over their "verglas" counterpart. The "expedition crocodiles" would just be a heavier step up (fabric wise).

Thoughts on sizing:
XXL fits 12-15 boot size (or euro 46-50), as opposed to XL, which fits 10-13 or euro 43-47--I bought the XXL for my size 13 (or euro 47)--could be a bit snugger in the leg area, especially the top closure that I seem to have fully tightened and the leg area seems just a tad baggy (which I could use the wide velco seem for adjustments: over lapping the seam a bit, but don't want to have that non-battened edge that could get opened by snow build-up; i.e. perhaps your choice of sizing would be better influenced by your perception of your leg size, and I would suggest *NOT* oversizing as you can always give slack in the underbelt and under lap the wide velco seam and have the bottom wrap higher on your boot (assuming you are using boots and not hiking shoes)).

Bottom line:
LOVE THEM!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crocodiles have proven themselves time after time in the field, December 7, 2009

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J. Cummins (Niskayuna, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outdoor Research M's Crocodiles Gaiters (Misc.)

I've owned OR Crocodiles for years and have never had even the slightless issue. They are completely bombproof. The strap underfoot is incredibly durable and the hook and loop closure provides a tight, custom fit. I've worn these on winter slogs, spring mud stomping, wading across streams in the Adirondack mountains, hiking in the rain and they have always kept me warm and dry regardless of the weather or conditions.

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