Kahtoola KTS Hiking Crampons
When you're headed on a snowy mission but pack space is at a premium, grab the Kahtoola KTS hiking crampons. Their flexible design is great for hiking, backpacking and nontechnical mountaineering.
- Infinitely adjustable, independent front and rear binding system makes it easy to dial in the fit and allows the ankle and foot to flex naturally for max range of motion
- Folding heel support allows them to collapse down into a small package you can take anywhere
- When used with flexible footwear, the LeafSpring® Flex Bar technology moves with your foot to ensure maximum comfort and a wide range of motion
- 10 aggressive 1-inch-long chromoly steel spikes per foot are strategically placed to provide a very stable platform for walking, while tearing deep into hard ice and snow
- Lightweight, replaceable Snow Release Skins allow the snow buildup that often comes with warmer temperatures to clear itself from the bottom of the crampons
- Wash with lukewarm water and air-dry (do not dry with heat); ensure the product is clean and dry before storage; inspect before each use
- S/M: Women's shoe sizes: U.S. 5–10 (EU 36–43); men's shoe sizes: U.S. 4–9 (EU 36–43)
- M/L: Women's shoe sizes: U.S. 10+ (EU 43+); men's shoe sizes: U.S. 9–14 (EU 43–48)
| Best Use | Backpacking Hiking |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | 4130 chromoly steel |
| Dimensions | 8 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. (packed) |
| Weight | S/M: 1 lb. 7.1 oz. M/L: 1 lb. 8.1 oz. |
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Great for serious traction with trail runners
I wore these for hundreds of miles hiking the PCT in 2023, mostly in the Sierra. They worked great for me, and I seemed to be a bit more stable than most of the other hikers that were using the slightly smaller and looser K10s, which were the most popular model I saw. I went up and down some 45 degree hard icy snowfields summitting Mt Whitney on the way. Are they worth the extra $50 over the K10s? Probably not if budget is tight, but I've been very happy with them.
Great step down from traditional crampons
I wore these to summit Mt St Helens in the spring. Essentially a walk up, but a steep and long walk up. They were more compact to carry than my mountaineering crampons, fantastic grip compared to micro spikes. Really easy to walk in, felt very secure the whole time. Would be great on any non-technical climb, especially if pack weight/space is a concern.
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