>A full-height gaiter built with three-layer waterproof breathable GORE-TEX fabric, the Black Diamond Apex excels at cold, wet-weather pursuits like ice climbing, mountaineering and skiing. A welded abrasion guard holds up against crampons and ski edges while the durable, neoprene-coated instep strap keeps the gaiter securely fitted.

• Three-layer GORE-TEX welded hardshell upper
• Welded, double-layer 600d abrasion guard
• Hook-and-loop front closure
• Webbing with slide-release buckle upper closure
• Nickel-plated instep-adjustment buckle
• High-density, neoprene-coated nylon instep strap