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Hillsound Trail Crampon

Hillsound · Mid · About 15 oz a pair

A spikier traction device for longer snow approaches.

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These are still trail tools. They bite more than a basic coil and less than a real crampon with a front point you can kick. Know the terrain. If you are front-pointing, you are in the wrong category of both gear and trip.

Who should buy it. Hikers with long icy trail sections.

Best for. Longer icy approaches

Standout limitation. Still not a mountaineering crampon

Aggressive trail crampons on a boot on an icy trail

Specs

Type
Trail crampon
Use
Firm snow
Limit
Not alpine ice

Pros

  • More bite
  • Straps over boots
  • Useful on firm snow

Cons

  • Heavier
  • Can feel like too much on flat ice
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