What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I have used the UL Frontpoint Gaiters on everything from brushy valley approaches to technical mountaineering routes, and they handle both ends of that spectrum better than anything else at this weight. The BD. Dry upper keeps moisture out on wet trail sections and in sloppy snow, and the Dyneema cord underfoot retention stays put far better than rubber straps I have dealt with on other lightweight gaiters."Long approaches through wet brush and sloppy snow are a lot more tolerable when the right gear is handling the details, and the Black Diamond UL Frontpoint Gaiters take that job seriously without adding weight to the pack. The two-layer BD. Dry upper delivers waterproof and breathable protection across the full height of the gaiter, keeping moisture from willow branches, postholing, and stream crossings from working its way down into the boot. Fully taped seams back up that protection at every potential weak point. The lower panel uses ballistic nylon, where abrasion from brush, rock, and crampon contact is most likely to cause wear, extending the life of the gaiter well beyond what lighter fabrics would allow. A Dyneema cord underfoot retention system stays reliably in place through miles of varied terrain, while the center Velcro opening and cinch top make getting them on and off fast, even at a cold trailhead. Reflective details on the front top and bottom heel add low-light visibility for early starts and late finishes on long mountain days. Lightweight enough to justify bringing on almost any trip, the UL Frontpoint Gaiters earn their place in the kit from the first outing.