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Kako IceTrekkers Chains

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Great ice traction devices that does not cost too…

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $20

Summary

Great ice traction devices that does not cost too much. Best used for icy streets or light snow.

Pros

  • Easy to put on
  • Lighweight
  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • Slips on hard ice
  • Lacks spikes

I recently purchased a pair of Kako IceTrekker Chains to use for my backpacking trip last weekend.  I was able to fully test the chains due to the varying snow conditions I encountered on my trip.  

I have to say that these chains were very easy to put on and it remained nice and snug through out the day.  Once it was on, it didn't require any adjustments.  

Some of the features are...

  • Case-hardened steel links bite into snow for exceptional grip in all directions; suitable for all snow conditions including packed and crusty surfaces
  • Rubber shoe harness secures easily and ensures a snug, responsive fit even in frigid conditions; rubber remains flexible in subzero temps
  • Weighs only 12 oz. for the pair and is a great addition to your gear.

Some of the conditions during my trip were...

  • Crusty surface - the chains worked great on this terrain, my shoes gripped the ice very well with the chains on.
  • Hard packed snow - the chains crunched through the snow providing ample support.
  • Solid ice - this is where microspikes would've been nice.  Since the chains did not have spikes, you had to walk very snow because there wasn't enough bite.

Here is a visual example of the type of snowy/icy terrain these chains work best on.

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I would recommend this product for use on light snow and crusty ice surfaces.  For solid ice trails, I would recommend traction devices that have spikes for maximum grip.

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Description

The IceTrekkers Chains is a traction device made by Kako. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review

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