KEEN Revel IV Polar Mid vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Insulated winter hiking boot with 200g KEEN.WARM insulation, waterproof leather upper, and performance mesh. Weight per pair.
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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KEEN Revel IV Polar Mid 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 1,327 g (98%) lighter than the KEEN Revel IV Polar Mid (1,361 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.