>>1967558What are microspikes? No, forget it, I don't want to know. I didn't need them in the last 45 years in the Midwest, Appalachians, Austrian Alps, and I don't need them now. t. Eagle Scout . BTW - What will you do when the wind blows a tree over blocking your Nissan Ultima's exit route from the trail head and you only have your ultralight tarp, a "juicebox" for your phone, and a $90 titanium cup as a record setting low temp ice storm rolls in?