Hiking Boots/Ice Grips

[warriorboy10]

Past season was out and walked many miles in the bush for several days. Last day out, walking back to the truck I stepped on a small area of ice and went for a major wipe out! Was like my feet went 4' high and I come down hard. Rifle went flying, crashing on the ice. It was icy all week and was very careful but one small brain fart and that was it, landing on my arm and shoulder. Hurtin like crazy! Damn near passed out!!

Well, ended up breaking my wrist and wrecked my shoulder.
Next season will be different!!

Looking for any recommendations on what kind of ice grips any might be using on your hiking boots??

Thanks,

[GunnerySgtJackson]

I carry a small pair of rubber studded "crampons", (for lack of a better word) purchased at CT, in my pack for when I encounter frozen flooded areas. Very simple, cheap, light weight and easily packable. I modified the heal portion with some 5/50 cord to be able to tie them more securely around my ankle.
I wouldn't go ice climbing with them but they do work well to get me out of a slippery situation.

I also use a walking stick with a steel point. I find this helps to find ice that may be hidden under light snow.

[Dean2]

Get some boots with Vibram's relatively new Arctic Sole. The problem with most hunting boots is the grip gets way too hard in cold weather, very much like all season tires, and don't bite worth a darn. This way you don't have to worry about slipping the studs on and off, you have far better traction full time, and it doesn't hurt your floors or car.

Video and info. Video would be better if it was 20 below, it would really show the difference in grip.

https://us.vibram.com/products-menu/grip/arctic-grip/

[ruger300]

yak-tracks, lightweight, easy to slip on and off, offer quiet traction.

[HalfBreed]

Strangely I use curling grippers as galoshes on my work boots in winter. Learned the hard way about transitioning surfaces while wearing hobnails /steel traction aides if not removed.

I don't have giant sized boots, so xl grippers work for me.

[warriorboy10]

Originally Posted by ruger300

yak-tracks, lightweight, easy to slip on and off, offer quiet traction.

Appreciate the input.

Like the Yak Tracks idea so ordered a set.. Thank R3.

[Duramaximos]

I see you found a solution.
Kahtoola microspikes is another great option for anyone interested. Always wear them in late November.

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[SauceDonkey]

Wholesale sports has boots on half price right now and a couple of them have nice little studs in them for ice.

[densa44]

I have used those crampons they work fine, a little aggressive for my needs. I now wear "ice bugs" they are a hiking boot with small studs in the sole. I walk every day, not in the bush if I can avoid it, usually on unimproved road allowances. 3 years and I haven't fallen yet.

I carry a cane to help me get up if I do fall, you probably don't need that.

Be Careful.