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Mayfly Imago Sandals vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the Mayfly Imago Sandals (37% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Mayfly Imago Sandals Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
Weight 54 g · 0.054 kg · 0.12 lb 34 g · 0.034 kg · 0.07 lb
Brand Mayfly Mountain Laurel Designs
Category Footwear Footwear
Mayfly Imago Sandals
54 g

Extreem lichte minimalistische wandelsandalen in maat 11, slechts 54g, ideaal voor ultralight backpacken en fastpacking

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Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
34 g

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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Mayfly Imago Sandals 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 20 g (37%) lighter than the Mayfly Imago Sandals (54 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.

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