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Black Diamond Apex GTX Gaiter
Apex GTX Gaiter
Keep snow, moisture, and debris from sneaking into the top of your boots during winter excursions in the mountains with the Black Diamond Apex Gaiter. Whether you are sporting alpine, ski, or ice climbing boots these gaiters will do the job, and handle the daily wear and tear.
- Waterproof gaiters built for your rigorous winter adventures
- Gore-Tex membrane seals out moisture while also breathing well
- Double-welded abrasion guard holds up to ski edges and crampons
- Hook and look closure allows for easy on and off, a secure fit
- Neoprene-coated instep strap lasts mission after mission
- Durable instep adjustment buckle dials in a snug fit on your boot
- Lightweight construction helps you push towards the summit
- Item #BLD0443
- Material
- [membrane] GORE-TEX membrane (3-layer)
- Closure
- [front] hook and loop, [top] webbing, slide release buckle
- Attachment
- neoprene-coated nylon instep strap
- Height
- full (over-the-calf)
- Weight
- [medium] 8.1oz
- Recommended Use
- backpacking, hiking, ice climbing, mountaineering, ski mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Tech Specs
What do you think about this product?
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December 28, 2020
Too small
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- Xl
- Height
- 6` 2"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
We got the Xl for my husband and they don’t fit at all even over a regular pair of boots with long Johns (as opposed to snow boots and pants). We have to return them. He even has relatively thin calf’s. Pretty disappointing.
abby B.
June 2, 2020
Great stuff
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- large
- Height
- 5` 9"
- Weight
- 165 lbs
Worn these on a Climb on Mt. Washington they are bullet proof .
mario sarrica
January 19, 2018
Need to be made a little bigger
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
I bought these on a recommendation of a co worker. Problem is the XL size will not close around my jeans & size 15 4E workboots. Need about another inch of material half way up the gaiter where it goes around the boot. Was looking forward to wearing them. But will be returning them. Seems to be a common problem with these from some of the reviews I have read. I hope they get it rectified.
Scott G.
December 3, 2009
Full view
I couldn't find a full view of these anywhere on the web. So here's a hopefully helpful picture. The lighter part in the instep and the logo sits right in the middle of my calf
Mike Morse
November 19, 2009
Review Title
I have used these to climb Mt Timpanogos and am pleased with them. The construction, materials, are top notch. I think you might want to size up a bit I ordered the Medium and had to trade them for the large. I am a fan of BD equipment.
dudenhouser
November 4, 2009
The BLACK IS BACK !!!
I wanted to get a very tuff water proof alpine gator after last year cutting my old shit Ems pair with my crampons on Mount Washington . I tried the Or expedition gator that is around the same price and has a shit load of great feedback, But truth be told they suck ! if anyone says they are easy to get on your a meathead who just likes giving false reviews! They are stiff and fit like crap!!! and come it 2 sizes to big! and are very loose and impossible to get a seal around the boot! These black diamonds kick ass! they fit perfect! miles ahead of OR shit boxes! trust me im very picky maybe to picky on how these fit, and that is over LA Sportiva Evo mountaineering boots! These are better made all they way material ease of use etc etc , they also look nicer! give these a shot they are the best in the class! I will use these this winter on a night climb on mw.
mario sarrica
February 26, 2015
looks like these cover less of the lace area than your average gaiter, can anyone speak on this?
benny U.
April 16, 2013
So has anyone used these vs the OR...
So has anyone used these vs the OR crocodiles? I'll be using them for ice climbing and glacier travel mostly. Thanks!
Reid Pitman
November 5, 2009
Will these fit over a full AT ski boot...
Will these fit over a full AT ski boot like the Scarpa F1, F3, or Spirit 4?
James M.
Andrew
November 6, 2009
Yes. It will adjust to a variety of boot sizes.
Matt Paine
December 2, 2009
I would say no. I can hardly manage to fit them over my ice climbing boots. I have the large and wear size 10.5 Millet Radikal boots. Unless you have a small foot and get the XL gaiters and can live with a very loose calf, I say look somewhere else.
Matt Park
September 25, 2013
One of my buddies had these and I have the croc's and his looks shredded and mine don't. The croc's are just so burly!