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Altra Lone Peak 8 vs OR Crocodile Gaiters

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Altra Lone Peak 8 is the lighter option — 7 g lighter than the OR Crocodile Gaiters (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Altra Lone Peak 8 OR Crocodile Gaiters
Weight 303 g · 0.303 kg · 0.67 lb 310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb
Brand Altra OR
Category Footwear Footwear
Altra Lone Peak 8
303 g

Zero-drop trail running shoe with FootShape toe box and balanced cushioning, a favorite for thru-hiking.

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OR Crocodile Gaiters
310 g

Durable full-length gaiters for waterproof protection.

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Altra Lone Peak 8 vs OR Crocodile Gaiters: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 8 wins — at 303 g it is 7 g (2%) lighter than the OR Crocodile Gaiters (310 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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