DayTrip
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I've been looking for some sort of traction for a few years now for the early shoulder season when the ground is solid from frost, rocks have a thin glaze of ice, wet ledge, etc. I found an article on a fishing website for Rock Trekkers that are supposed to be used for slick and slimy rocks, etc. Sounded like a good possibility. I couldn't find online but apparently the Ice Trekkers are the exact same product packaged differently. They were under $40 so I got a pair (about $32 right now with the sales).
I was able to try last weekend on Boott Spur and I was pretty impressed. They go on boots just like Kahtoola spikes but instead of spikes they have metal beads with points in various directions. They were great on modest incline icy surfaces that boots would slip on, they were also awesome on slick bog bridges and open ledge and rock in general, wet or dry. They also stayed clean on normal trails. They did not pick up any debris, sticks, etc. They definitely don't have enough bite for any kind of meaningful incline but for those days where it is slick and you'd be all over the place in a regular boot they were a big help.
Anyone else out there using this product? Curious how they hold up long term, how fast the beads wear out, etc. Kahtoola Microspikes are the only "less than crampon" traction product I have ever used. For the price I'd probably get a pair every season if necessary. And they really are only of use in specific circumstances so they shouldn't wear out too fast. Any feedback or recommendations on an even better product for these specific conditions?
I was able to try last weekend on Boott Spur and I was pretty impressed. They go on boots just like Kahtoola spikes but instead of spikes they have metal beads with points in various directions. They were great on modest incline icy surfaces that boots would slip on, they were also awesome on slick bog bridges and open ledge and rock in general, wet or dry. They also stayed clean on normal trails. They did not pick up any debris, sticks, etc. They definitely don't have enough bite for any kind of meaningful incline but for those days where it is slick and you'd be all over the place in a regular boot they were a big help.
Anyone else out there using this product? Curious how they hold up long term, how fast the beads wear out, etc. Kahtoola Microspikes are the only "less than crampon" traction product I have ever used. For the price I'd probably get a pair every season if necessary. And they really are only of use in specific circumstances so they shouldn't wear out too fast. Any feedback or recommendations on an even better product for these specific conditions?