I have a pair of Black Diamond Crampons as well as a pair of Kahtoola MicroSpikes (http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442599152&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302899705) and was wondering how I should decide to bring one or the other on a winter hike? The MicroSpikes are obviously much lighter and are surprisingly good on ice. The BD Crampons are awesome on the ice but are fairly heavy. Suggestions?
