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Outdoor Research Verglas Gaiter - Women's
Safety in the mountains involves moving quickly over varied and difficult terrain. Outdoor Research designed the Women's Verglas Gaiters to carry light and travel fast. Whether you're kicking steps up a fragile snow finger, skinning across a glacier, or negotiating a hairy bushwhack, you can't afford to snag, rip, or be bogged down. Designed specifically for women, these gaiters feature increased volume in the calf and a shorter overall length. The asymmetrically-cut boot section provides a secure fit with leather or plastic boots, making the Verglas a functional, stout, backpacking gaiter as much as it is a serious mountaineering gaiter. The ultra-light, waterproof, breathable 3-layer Ventia leg section and the coated 500d Cordura boot section make this gaiter a more packable alternative to the OR Crocodiles. A nylon-supported rubber instep strap pulls the gaiter down and flush with your boot to seal out snow and debris. Offset the 1.5in-wide hook-and-loop front closure if you need to make room for insulated pants.
Bottom Line: Charge into the wild with dry, happy feet.
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carry light and travel fast...
By: queenknowitall
August 4, 2008
I take good care of my gear, but also play a little rough and these have held up nicely. I use them for ice climbing and mountaineering. They're perfect for the lightweight fanatic and durable enough for moderate adventuring. They only thing they are lacking is a replaceable instep strap, but if you added that it would compromise their light weight. I found them true to size and female specific. I love 'em.
If you want bombproof, buy the OR Crocodiles. The Vergalas are exactly what they say they are: light and functional.
I have large calves (16 inches) and size 9 boots. I can't
I have large calves (16 inches) and size 9 boots. I can't decide which size to get. Some of the comments say they run large and some say they run small. Also, is there a strap at the top that cinches them tighter?
By: Ashlea Vilello
May 22, 2009
There is a strap at the top to cinch them down and i would probably suggest the large because of your performance calves! Plus it is ok to have a little extra fabric, you can always pull them down a little over the boot.
By: Bryan Vernetson
May 22, 2009
Seem to Run a Little Big
By: GearSlut
March 24, 2008
According to the size chart, I should take a medium (I wear an 8 shoe), but it was WAY too big. I had to return the medium and get a small. The small fits great on my bare legs, hiking pants, and insulated snow pants. I think I have an average size calf. I like that the instep strap has a buckle (rather than a string you tie) so it's easy to adjust them to use with different shoes. I've only used these a few times so far, but am happy with them and would buy them again.
Are the sizes geared toward shoe sizes? I bought a size medium
Are the sizes geared toward shoe sizes? I bought a size medium and used them a couple of times...they fit fine around the boot area, but don't quite clear the top of my calf and slip down a bit. I am considering exchanging for a size L but not sure if that will change the size lengthwise.
By: ehedglen309901
February 2, 2009
They are based on shoe size, so the length will be different in the L than in the M.
By: Shane O'Donnell
February 2, 2009
This gaiter has bite!
By: BikeChick
February 4, 2008
Easy to put on, easy to adjust, and good-looking, too, these gaiters are the perfect upgrade to the baggy velcro balloons I used over the past 15 years. Fitted to my foot and leg in several places, the gaiters fit divinely and protect throughout the worst kind of wet snow. I had no seepage whatsoever after a 2 hour ski through a heavy snow (though perhaps if I'd stood there for an hour...) The gaiters hold in a reasonable amount of warmth and also block out the wind. Once again - great product, OR.
Do these protect against snakes?
Do these protect against snakes?
By: belindag232279910
June 26, 2008
They will serve as some protection, but they are not made for snake protectionNo non-venomous snake (in North America) has teeth any where near long enough to get through this material. The only (only!) thing that would be of any concern would be very large pit vipers (read: big ol rattlers). Snakes that big are tremendously rare in the wild and, trust me, they do not want to tangle with you. Herpetologists that stomp into rattler country on purpose wear loose fitting long pants over regular ol hiking boots and carry a long stick. You are good to go!
By: Elias Littenberg
June 27, 2008
Verglas Gaiter
By: Simon0402
March 15, 2006
These gaiters are great! Easy to get on, lightweight,keep the snow out, and they look great. Great choice.
Gaiters, or not.
By: etorrey2039333
March 14, 2008
These gaiters were adequate, but would have faired better if the sole strap material were of the same durable quality as the upper. For the price, one could probably not do much better, but to be honest, the chincy sole straps are not expected to last under moderate use. Tight for big calved wearers.
Not recommended.
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 50d ripstop Ventia and 500d Cordura
- Closure:
- 1.5in hook/loop w/ strap and cam buckle top closure
- Attachment:
- Lace hooks and nylon-supported rubber instep strap
- Length:
- Over-calf
- Venting:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, backcountry skiing, heavy backpacking
- Warranty:
- Infinite
- Country of Origin:
- China
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