[pct-l] Camping Bucket & Boots for crampons

[Eric]

Works just fine with my Kahtoola Microspikes! :) Then again, those aren't
full-fledged crampons...

Regards,
Eric
www.primalpct.com

On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM, Ate Tuna <atetuna at gmail.com> wrote:

> Try fitting crampons over those.  Those things are really big.  While the
> extra surface area may prevent postholing, but it's also so big that it
> prevents getting a good bite in hard snow, which can result in slipping.
>  Also, I don't think they're made for crampons.
>
> @Cameron
>
> If you wear crampons, make sure you get the kind that's meant for walking,
> not climbing.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 4:33 PM, Eric <johner27 at evergreen.edu> wrote:
>
>> For lightweight boots, I'm using these over my Vibram FiveFingers:
>> www.overshoe.com
>>
>> Regards,
>> Eric
>> www.primalpct.com
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM, cameron clarke <seluronking at gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>> > Hi All,
>> > I'm trying to decide if I should bring a lightweight bucket along the
>> PCT
>> > trip. Seems to be a good idea if I can find the right one made from
>> light
>> > material. Would it be valuable and if so, who manufactures a good one?
>> >
>> > Secondly, I'm pretty sure my crampons will be invaluable this year but I
>> > not
>> > bringing along my double plastic boots! Any thoughts on lightweight
>> > alternative boots/shoes on to which I can attach my crampons? Mine have
>> a
>> > bail that snaps over the top of the front of my boot.
>> > Thanks,
>> > Cameron
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