Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter vs On Running Cloudultra 3
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-lightweight fully waterproof gaiters made from ProVENT UL fabric. Weighs only 34g per pair (medium), providing protection from trail debris, rain, and sno...
Full details →Trail running shoe at 10.4 oz per shoe for hiking, updated 2026 model with enhanced stability
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Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter vs On Running Cloudultra 3: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter wins — at 34 g it is 261 g (88%) lighter than the On Running Cloudultra 3 (295 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.