Feathered Friends

Chainsen Light

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$42.67 $69.95 In stock

Category: Climbing Accessories

This is the lightweight version of the Chainsen series traction systems, and uses a thinner elastomer in the harness and a thinner gauge for the chains and the spikes.  These types of pull-on traction spikes provide lots of extra traction on snow-packed hiking trails, are great for many different types of outings, and will fit on many different types of outdoor footwear. They go off and on in mere seconds, as the elastomer harness simply stretches up and over the toe and heel of your footwear and your are ready to roll.  A must have for any 4-season hiker.  This style model does not have points in front of the toes and the spikes are also much shorter than then points found on mountaineering crampons.  This allows for a longer and most natural stride, which makes them the most comfortable and functional choice for extra traction for covering long distances quickly and efficiently when hiking on snow-packed trails.  While people use these for a variety of outdoor activities and adventures, traction spikes of this nature are not appropriate for technical climbing and mountaineering, so please refer to our crampon page https://featheredfriends.com/collections/crampons or call our Seattle Mountaineering Store @ 206-292-2210 for help with choosing the appropriate system for you.

Sizing for Lightweight Boots:

     Medium fits U.S. sizes 4.5 - 7.5 (EU sizes 36 - 40)

     Large fits U.S. sizes 7.5 - 10.5 (EU sizes 40 - 44)

     X-Large fits U.S. sizes 10.5 - 13.5 (EU sizes 44 - 48)

Sizing for Insulated Boots:

     Medium fits U.S. sizes 3.5 - 6.5 (EU sizes 35 - 39)

     Large fits U.S. sizes 6.5 - 10 (EU sizes 39 - 43)

     X-Large fits U.S. sizes 10 - 13 (EU sizes 43 - 47)

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Kevin ★★★★★

Wore these on a icy trail run last weekend and barely noticed them on my feet, which is exactly what I wanted from a lightweight traction setup. The thinner elastomer harness still held snug over my trail shoes without any pressure points.

Eva K. ★★★★★

These are way lighter than the pair I borrowed last winter, and I barely notice them clipped to my pack on the approach. The thinner elastomer harness still holds tight over my boots, though I do baby the thinner chain gauge a bit on rocky sections.

Ryan ★★★★★

Pulled these on over my trail runners and barely noticed the weight compared to my old beefier pair. The thinner elastomer harness stayed put on a steep icy section without pinching. Planning to keep them in my pack all winter.