Lightweight Footwear and Layers

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Lightweight Footwear and Layers

There is great debate within the hiking community about what constitutes an essential pack item. For some people, camp shoes are essentials, for others they’re just extra weight. In this section we will focus on footwear, clothing, water, navigation tools, safety gear, first aid, and cosmetics.

Footwear

Weight Translates to Your Feet

Weight is weight. That’s why it’s as important to be as discerning about the weight of your shoes as the items inside your pack. Thankfully, hiking footwear has come a long way in the past few decades. It’s no longer necessary to wear heavy, high-top, leather boot...

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