Trail Crampon Ultra
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You don't need to stop running your favorite trails during winter when Hillsound's Trail Crampon Ultra assures traction on icy, hard-packed snow. This superlight crampon uses small, stainless steel spikes to prevent slipping when you're sprinting over black ice and other slippery terrain. The elastomer harness ensures a secure fit that still allows the same mobility you're used to. Hillsound added a hook-and-loop strap to keep the fit secure from mile one to infinity.
Details
- Performance-driven, ultralight crampon for trail running or hiking
- Stainless steel spikes assure traction on packed snow and ice
- Elastomer harness accommodates running shoes and hiking boots
- Item #HLS0003
- Material
- [chains, spikes] stainless steel, [harness] elastomer
- Number of Points
- 18
- Claimed Weight
- [x-small] 13.2oz, [small] 14.1oz, [medium] 14.9oz, [large] 1lb, [x-large] 1lb 1oz
- Recommended Use
- trail running, winter hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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Overall Rating
5 based on 50 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 3, 2024
Don’t skimp—These are the Best!
I bought this pair as a backup. I already have two sets.One for hiking and one for ice climbing approaches and these spikes work fantastic for both activities. They are durable and hardworking!
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
February 21, 2024
I don’t slip around anymore.
These are pretty grippy, I think the spikes are too close together though. When using in snow that makes good snowballs, the spike placement grabs onto snow, making little snowballs that cling in between the spike clusters. Then you have to bang your shoes together or flick the tiny snowballs off. I’m going to try bending-flat one spike per group, I think spike clusters with spikes on 2-sides-only will be less likely to accumulate snow.
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
February 4, 2024
Game changer!!!
Excellent grip on ice and snow packed surfaces, a game changer for dog walking in cold climates, highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
January 27, 2024
Perfectly named.
Have had 2 pairs for several years and now buying 2 more pairs for my kids. Love these crampons. Lightweight, easy to attach, and highly versatile. Have used on several mountain trails throughout the northeast. Overkill for city streets unless you have just had a serious dumping of snow or are in the midst of a major ice storm. For slippery city streets, I would go with something with a lower profile.
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
January 16, 2024
Best Crampon for running.
These Trail Crampon Ultra are the best for trail running. From a Canadian company with and excellent and friendly service.
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
April 19, 2023
Great product
It was perfect on my hike at Bryce and Zion canyon…
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
March 23, 2023
Top rating for a Canadian company making world-class winter hiking products
My wife and I purchased Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultras, Super Armadillo gaiters, and SpiKeeper crampon bags in February. We have used the trail crampons on steep backcountry snowshoe trails on Mount Seymour and Grouse Mountain during a recent visit to Vancouver, as well as on icy sidewalks in our neighbourhood here in Winnipeg. The crampons are light, well made, provide excellent grip on ice and packed snow, and are easy to put on and take off. The stainless steel spikes provide a satisfying crunch when walking on flat icy surfaces, withstanding my 230 pounds over the occasional bare urban intersections. They also enabled safe climbing, without slippage, on the steepest sections of the Snowshoe Grind on Grouse Mountain. During descents it was possible to adjust my stance to a sitting position and do a controlled glide down loosely packed sections of the trail, which was tremendous fun. While these are not a substitute for traditional crampons in demanding ice climbing situations, they are incredibly versatile and as indispensable as proper hiking boots and trekking poles for backcountry winter hikers. The Super Armadillo gaiters are the best of several different gaiters I have owned over the years. They are well designed from tough waterproof-breathable fabric, kept our feel warm and dry, and were easy to put on and take off. I have a size 11.5 foot and the large fit me well. My wife is a size 6 and she found the XS to be a bit snug around her calves. With hindsight she would have moved one size up. If you have large calves you might consider doing this. The SpiKeeper bags are of equal quality to other Hillsound products. The bags are good option for larger styles of crampons with bigger spikes. However, the included bags with the Trail Crampon Ultras are sufficient. That being said, I do find myself using the SpiKeepers for my Trail Crampon Ultras, as they can be attached to a belt and do provide a bit more space than the included bags.
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
March 20, 2023
Best spikes on the market.
I now have a complete set of sizes to carry with me to help the unprepared I come across while hiking. I wouldn’t carry anything other than Hillsound.
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
March 15, 2023
Trail Crampon Ultra
I am very satisfied with my crampons ultra. They are perfect for snowy winters in rural Maine. I am buying another pair for my husband as a birthday present, he likes mine but he needs bigger size
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
March 12, 2023
stay put on my shoe
they not only grip the snow and ice well but I like the way they stay put on my shoe. no slipping around. I wear a size 8 womens and purchased a size small
Originally reviewed on hillsound.com
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