Columbia Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight waterproof mid-hiking boot with Techlite™ midsole and Omni-Grip™ traction. Features breathable Omni-Tech™ waterproof construction for all-terrain ve...
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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Columbia Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot 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 790 g (96%) lighter than the Columbia Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot (824 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.