Here in the north eastern US the microspikes with the spinning spikes (yaktrax diamond grip) and the katoola knock-offs work great. Most of the time I use the yaktrax because they don't get clogged with snow. However if serious ice is expected or I'm hiking an actual mountain then I use my hillsound trail crampons, which despite the name are microspikes just like the uni brand spikes you have.
This video came just in time. Looking to do a hike next year (Three Fingers Lookout) with microspikes being the highly recommended gear item for the hike so this is some knowledge that I can use in purchasing them for that hike.
Do you know if microspikes are ever challenged when inside carry on baggage? Not sure if I should ship them to and from our destination or not. Thanks!
Hi man I have a question if I wear size 8-9 on shoes what size on spike shoe should I buy ??is you see my comment and you answer thank you in advance man.👍🏼
they don't really have sizes, check them some may make a small / medium or medium large but in general there is just 1 size that fits most male foot sizes
naa I've never sharpened mine. maybe after... 10 years? Ive used mine a ton over the past 6 years. They aren't overly sharp anyway. Crampons are designed for stabbing into the ice, microspikes are more of a friction tool on the ground.
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One thing I didn't mention, buy ORANGE or RED microspikes, black ones get lost too easily. Orange is easier to find.
Here in the north eastern US the microspikes with the spinning spikes (yaktrax diamond grip) and the katoola knock-offs work great. Most of the time I use the yaktrax because they don't get clogged with snow. However if serious ice is expected or I'm hiking an actual mountain then I use my hillsound trail crampons, which despite the name are microspikes just like the uni brand spikes you have.
I think unigear is some rebrand company that sells in canada but there are a bunch in the states too, I linked one up that is exactly the same.
Good video. That thumbnail pic is funny. I use the ice grippers when I do my daily walks on icy sidewalks.
Great content! Really enjoying your channel. Thanks for the super recommendations.
This video came just in time. Looking to do a hike next year (Three Fingers Lookout) with microspikes being the highly recommended gear item for the hike so this is some knowledge that I can use in purchasing them for that hike.
Great video. You saved me about $50 buying unigear instead of Kahtoola. The unigear seems to be better with more spikes (18 v 12). Thanks!
cheers! I'm glad it helped
Very informative thanks for the knowledge!
Sorry to tell you, but I wear the micro spikes at the 3:00 mark at work, and they work incredibly well. It's not a gimmick at all
Do you know if microspikes are ever challenged when inside carry on baggage? Not sure if I should ship them to and from our destination or not. Thanks!
Hi man I have a question if I wear size 8-9 on shoes what size on spike shoe should I buy ??is you see my comment and you answer thank you in advance man.👍🏼
they don't really have sizes, check them some may make a small / medium or medium large but in general there is just 1 size that fits most male foot sizes
Do i need to sharpen the “micro spikes” like crampons?
naa I've never sharpened mine. maybe after... 10 years? Ive used mine a ton over the past 6 years. They aren't overly sharp anyway. Crampons are designed for stabbing into the ice, microspikes are more of a friction tool on the ground.