Outdoor Research Cascadia II Gaiters

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Lightweight, waterproof and breathable, these gaiters offer some serious protection when you know the weather is taking a turn.

Outdoor Research says

Lightweight GORE-TEX protection with elastic around hem to fit different profiles of boots. Evolved from a pair of our longtime favorites, the Cascadia II Gaiters provide essential waterproof GORE-TEX protection with a durable upper leg panel and packcloth lower leg panel. An elastic hem helps with a snug fit to keep pesky debris from entering your footwear – whether you’re wearing heavy boots, lightweight hikers, or minimalist trail runners.

Our Verdict

Constructed with a 70d nylon, 3-layer Gore-Tex membrane these gaiters offer some serious protection. That’s not to say they aren’t supple and malleable, I often find waterproof gators to be very rigid and often very, very sweaty, but these gaiters don’t suffer with that problem at all.

The lower portion of the gaiter is reinforced in the areas you will experience more scrapes and scuffs.  The front of the gaiter had a reinforced boot lace hook to cinch the gaiter and shoe together.  

The Hypalon Instep Strap is very durable, as well as flexible and can be replaced if needed.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

Fabric Performance

• Waterproof 
• Windproof 
• Breathable 
• Abrasion-Resistant

Design Features

• Replaceable Hypalon Instep Strap 
• Reinforced Boot Lace Hooks 
• Hook/Loop Front Closure 
• Elastic at Bottom Edge 
• Buckle Top Closure

Specifications

Weights

• Small pair weighs: 196g
• Medium pair weighs: 207g
• Large pair weighs: 218g

Material & Construction

• bluesign® approved, Gore-Tex 3L, 100% Nylon, 70D Plain Weave Upper Leg Panel, 420D Packcloth, with PU Coating

Help and advice:

• What is Bluesign?
• What is Gore-Tex Fabric?
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