La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX and Vibram Litebase outsole. 4.1 oz lighter than average hiking boot. Weight per shoe in EU size 42.
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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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) 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 381 g (92%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) (415 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.