Reviews > Snow Gear > Traction Aids > Sure Foot Get-A-Grip Advanced > Eric Palmer > Long Term Report

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Personal Biographical Information:

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Backpacking Background:
I started backpacking when I was seven years old, on family summer vacations to Estes Park, Colorado, which my dad took my brother and me hiking on. Since then I have moved to Colorado and have been hiking hardcore for five years now. I completed a Hikemaster’s Course in the Rocky Mountain National Park and have led numerous groups on hikes, both short and long, dispensing information on the various ecosystems in the area. My backpacking style is mostly ultralight or light.

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Introduction:
The SureFoot Get-A-Grip Advanced are a rubber shoe-slip with small spikes on the bottom for grip on icy surfaces.
More information is available in my Initial Report and in my Field Report.

I did not test the SureFoot Get-A-Grip Advanced after my Field Report in April due to weather conditions. There was no snow or ice. I continued to carry the traction aids back and forth to work with me, but never had to use them.

Test Experience:
Since there was no snow or ice since my field report, I have nothing more to report.

Summary:
This piece of equipment is very durable. I was able to twist, turn, and scrunch the traction aids with no visible damage. The spikes also hold up well under rough conditions such as snow-covered rocks. The spikes do not pop out easily and are not brittle or fragile.

The Get-A-Grips are very compact. I had no problem finding space for them in my pack. I have found that they are best packed by rolling them up from heel to toe. No straps, snaps or buckles are needed on this product because of the stretchable rubber that is compatible to almost any shoe or boot. I have not had to replace the spikes, a good thing. Since my Field Report I have looked at the item more closely and found that if a spike should need replacing, it is fairly easy to pop the spike out. The rubber is still bendable after being used in below freezing temperatures.

I will continue to use the Get-A-Grips in the winter season and wherever else they may come in handy. I will not carry them with me, though through the summer hiking season, because I rarely encounter ice while on hikes.

Remarks: I would like to thank BGT and SureFoot Corporation for providing me with the opportunity to test the Get-A-Grip Advanced.

Reviews > Snow Gear > Traction Aids > Sure Foot Get-A-Grip Advanced > Eric Palmer > Long Term Report