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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3575406 - 01/03/05 03:31 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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I have a pair of good Timberland hiking boots. They are awesome. The second I put them on they felt as if they were already broken in. I have put many miles on them and they have performed admirably.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3575408 - 01/03/05 03:32 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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nice looking boot.
that's similar to the REI brand.
backcountry.com is a GREAT place to buy gear.
they are VERY helpful and have awesome deals on shit.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3575793 - 01/03/05 05:11 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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supernova said: I wish I had an REI around here. Closest one is in Houston, about 3 hours from here. I just don't have time to go there. The reviews on the Chaco Beckwith's are great, so they better do me good. They regularly go for $239 a pair. I got them for $179. They sure as hell better perform!
Rei does have a website that you can order from. They also have Reioutlet.com, which has some amazing deals some times.
Another good place to search for gear in general is sierratradingpost.com. great deals there too.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: beejay]
#3575875 - 01/03/05 05:31 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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cool, thanks beejay!
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3575893 - 01/03/05 05:34 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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yeah Im on the prowel for prety much everything right now. Im planning a 1 month backcountry trip to Denali this summer. My gear is crap so Im pretty much buying a whole new setup with the exception of my pack. Trying to save money and catch all the deals so I can collect the stuff I need by the time I have to fly out. I've got about 7 months, I hope I can afford the gear I want. A month without a trail in sight with shitty gear would be torturous.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: beejay]
#3575931 - 01/03/05 05:44 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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Sounds like a great trip. I'm trying to work out my calendar to join MJ's Thailand trip this year. I'd really like to do that. I'm pretty much having to buy all new gear for my July trip too. What I haven't lost is worn out.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3576001 - 01/03/05 06:02 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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the only thing about ordering online is that you don't get to be fitted for them. the correct fit is super important if you will be taking off for awhile. if you are just gonna hike for a couple hours it may not be so bad but you can rip you feet to shreds on a backpacking trip. it's impossible for me to find shoes that fit me right though. just make sure you hike around for several hours *before* you go to make sure everything is all set.
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Most reputable online dealers will exchange with free shipping if they don't fit. I'm planning several short hikes over the next couple of months to wear them in. And I'll wear them around and on some shroom hunts
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3576045 - 01/03/05 06:12 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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I've been using Meindl hiking boots for the past nine years now. My first pair broke down a year ago, and that was after heavy use. I highly recommend Meindl. (the model I'm using isn't sold outside scandinavia I think, but it's basically same as the Engadin model, except with a longer neck.)
http://www.meindl.de/english/modelle/index.asp?k_ID=1
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3576215 - 01/03/05 06:50 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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getting good quality shit is always good. but you need to remember that quality is nto the most important. COMFORT is THE most important thing period when it comes to boots and packs. if its not comfy its not going to be comfy. may feel like nothing in the store, but after a few miles of hiking you are going to be cursing your ass off!
i've bought the 3/400 boots and although they are great quality they never really fit me right (narrow long feet). now i jsut keep buying cheaper columbias cause they do fit perfect, but wear out way earlier.
first thing to keep in mind when shoe shopping...PERFECT fit!!! really it is the most important thing. then go for your quality boots if you find a few that fit good. also keep in mind the type of terrain your hiking in. from thos pics it looks to me like its fairly rocky and not too wet. if thats teh case look for boots that fit that description (mainly the thickness and type of material in the sole).
anyway just wanted to say comfort, comfort, comfort
and that does look like a KILLER place to go hiking!!! im hoping you will put some pics up somewhere, if not here at elast tell us where we can see em
im always takin in names of palces to go hiking. in fact its from a few posters here, in the pub no less, that i have palnned a couple hikes for already peace man, have fun.
PS. i use an Outdoor Works Colorado 80/90 pack. i dont know where to buy this brand (got second hand) but it has been the best pack i have ever used. fits like a glove and carries a ton of shizzle. if they carry that brand may want to check and see if they fit you. mine was 200 used, he said 400 new. but its quite a nice fit. anway jsut putting it out there
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: afoaf]
#3576229 - 01/03/05 06:53 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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someone was talking about a shroomery back country hiking gathering.
has there been any more talk about this?
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: afoaf]
#3576528 - 01/03/05 08:03 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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i've mentioned it a few times as well. i ahvnt seen much interest i think people are probably worried about some people not being prepared enough for whatever teh hike is...id be paranoid too.
id be happy to start one up, but i doubt many people would be coming all this way for that....but if anyone is interested there are trails for any and every skill level here.
should someone make one and if its in the western states i'd probably like to come
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: kadakuda]
#3576586 - 01/03/05 08:17 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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Id be down for a backcountry trip. We'd definately have to make sure anyone that was coming was actually prepared for the trip of course. I could just see it now. Car loads of kids with coolers and hibachis standing around bewildered... "So, where exactly are the pull up camp sites?"
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: beejay]
#3576622 - 01/03/05 08:30 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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that would be my worry....which is probably why, unfortunatly, any back country trip would probably be pretty short, mild and close to roads.
maybe we could all say where abouts we are in teh world, make things a little easier to plan for....jsut state/province or somthing.
im on vancouver island (right across from vancouver). thats southwest bc canada, right above puget sound washington.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: kadakuda]
#3576639 - 01/03/05 08:34 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: beejay]
#3576646 - 01/03/05 08:37 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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glacier national park would be a good spot.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3576649 - 01/03/05 08:37 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3576666 - 01/03/05 08:40 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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if anyone plans a trip out to glacier national park count me in probably. its not that close and i was planning on going there anyway this comming summer and hit up some places close by in oregon as well.
that site akes teh park look liek crap in my opinion anyways...but is certainly one of the most beautifull places i have been...and it doesnt even have an ocean!
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: Supernova]
#3576667 - 01/03/05 08:40 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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that would be great. My friends went there and said it was amazing. I couldnt get time off work so I'd love an excuse to get up that way.
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Re: Hiking Boots [Re: beejay]
#3576689 - 01/03/05 08:43 PM (19 years, 2 months ago) |
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beejay, you wont be disapointed...i LOVED it there when i drove through...and i was jsut on teh road portion of that park. really is cool!
maybe we could get adom to take us all on a behind the scenes tour
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