Boots

Some tips on planning for a thru-hike

February 11, 2010

A lot of people skimp their first aid kits, but your mother and I both think that is really dangerous.

Backpacking basics: Footwear

November 12, 2009

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several people ask me what the beginning steps are for getting into backpacking. So I’ve decided to write a series of articles on the backpacking basics to help people get started. First up is footwear. The main things to consider are: tread, stability, and waterproof level. Tread For [...]

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Leather boots RIP

August 19, 2009

The bogs have been so bad in Maine that after a solid month of being wet, my boots became depressed and fell apart. They literally tore apart at the seams. There was also a hole where something had completely pierced the leather, and I appreciated my boots taking one for the team and protecting my [...]

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