Bedrock Sandals Rockhound vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Adjustable flip-flop sandal with Vibram soles, G-hook-and-loop strap, and 3D+ footbed. Zero drop, 19mm stack height. First flip-flop in Bedrock's lineup, availa...
Full details →Ultra-lightweight fully waterproof gaiters made from ProVENT UL fabric. Weighs only 34g per pair (medium), providing protection from trail debris, rain, and sno...
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Bedrock Sandals Rockhound vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter wins — at 34 g it is 164 g (83%) lighter than the Bedrock Sandals Rockhound (198 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.