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Hiking shoes versus hiking boots? Hiking shoes win. Okay, next issue? No, really. Hiking or running shoes are better for most backpacking trips, at least during late spring, summer and early fall. Boots are heavy, hot, stinky, and stay wet forever. A pound on your feet is like five on your back (some say six), so three-pound boots leave you much more tired at the end of the day.
Hiking Shoes And Ankle Support
You may have heard arguments for the necessity of ankle support, but throughout history people managed without stiff ankle-supporting boots. The problem is weak ankles, not a lack of support. You can solve this by walking a little each week on uneven ground (not in the mall).
Some may need boots, but be sure your ankle problems are not just due to a lack of exercise before you settle for backpacking in hiking boots. You may also need hiking boots if you carry more than thirty pounds when you backpack. Cut the weight down, though, and you'll be more comfortable anyhow.
Why Running Or Hiking Shoes?
Feet stay cooler in a good running shoes than in hiking boots. This means fewer blisters. After switching to running shoes and lightweight socks years ago, I stopped getting blisters. I don't mean fewer blisters. I mean haven't had one blister since I switched. Not even after a 110-mile 7-day trek in the Rockies, for example.
How To Choose Your Shoes
Try to keep below two pounds per pair, unless you have size 13 feet. If the weights are not shown in a catalog, you'll have to guess which hiking shoes are lighter based on the description and photo. Quality shoes have soles stitched to the uppers, so look under the insoles (a removable insole is another sign of quality shoes). You can usually find a good pair of running shoes that weighs less than 28 ounces for under $80, or half of that on closeouts.
There's nothing quite as liberating as ditching the heavy pack and heavy boots and hitiing the trail in running shoes. You get to go more miles, and in comfort. You get to run up a hill just to see what's there. I have yet to meet a person who has tried backpacking in hiking shoes or running shoes - and then returned to boots.
Steve Gillman is a long-time backpacker, and advocate of ultralight backpacking. His advice and stories can be found at http://www.TheBackpackingSite.com
What is the best outdoor clothing for $1500.00?
I am going to Iraq on an assignment and my company has authorized me $1500.00 to buy clothing, I have to provide receipts to get reimbursed. I am allowed to buy the following items. What is my best places for me to go to get the best in Virginia, DC area for my several one month trips to Iraq during the next one to two years, numbers after the items are maximum quantity allowed:
Gore-Tex Jacket - 1
Gore-Tex Hiking boats - 2
Cargo Pants - 7
Cargo Shirts - 7
Under garments with wicking ability - 10 (What is "wicking"?)
Hydration Kit - 1
Headlamp - 1
Study belt - 1
Oversized shirts to hide tools on the belt - 2
Tactical 3 day pack - 1
I want to buy good once and use them again and again.
Thank you for your suggestions.
I would go to a Sunny Surplus Store located in VA and Maryland. Bullet Prof Vest also should be on the list
Please be careful and my Prayers are with you
The phone numbers are listed and they are local calls from Washington, VA, Maryland
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CITY/STATE ADDRESS PHONE MAP
Annapolis MD 3 Old Solomons Island Rd. 410-841-6490
Alexandria VA 370 S. Pickett St. 703-461-0088
Bel Air MD 5 Bel Air South Pkwy 410-515-2044
Dundalk MD 1549 Merritt Boulevard 410-284-4020
Ellicott City MD 9291 Balto. National Pike 410-461-9122
Frederick MD 1003 W. Patrick Street 301-620-1070
Glen Burnie MD 7324 Ritchie Hwy. 410-761-3511
Laurel MD 13718 Washington Blvd. 301-604-5771
Manassas VA 11650 Sudley Manor Dr. 703-257-7069
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Platypus Water Tank, 4 Liter
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Outbound Shelter Room (Blue, Large)
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GERBER Caleo XC, Hiking Hydration Pack, Moss Green/Black - Hang Tag Model 11059
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Camelbak Elixir 12 Tablet Tube
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Oral Rehydration Salts (set of 3 packets)
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U Hydration By Nuun: Goji Berry
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