Kahtoola kts hiking crampons - Kahtoola KTS Hiking Crampons

Like all Kahtoola products they first appear to be on the pricier side they offer great value when you consider the quality of the product and what I anticipate to be longevity versus lower cost alternatives. I no longer waste time on cheap gear, especially that which I rely upon for personal safety while outdoors. The KTS Hiking Crampon is a game changer for winter hiking where snowshoes are not required but microspikes are insufficient to penetrate the snowpack to the ice below. We have used the two pair we own on several trips into the mountains of the ADK and they have performed flawlessly. In terms of grip in the right conditions they cannot be beat. That said, they are no replacement for either snowshoes nor micro spikes. These would not be appropriate for conditions such as dog walking on icy roads, the spikes are far too long for that. Nor are these a suitable replacement for ice climbing crampons, very different design. Highly recommended. And as always the transaction from Optical Planet was flawless.