Ultimate Camping Thread

Backpacking boots, are generally heavier than your typical light duty such as asolo's, or North face products. Which are more like shoes with big ankle guards. A true backpacking boot is usually stiffer with a harder sole for the most stability possible carrying weight. My Lowa's with green superfeet insoles make my heels sore when i stand around on a concrete floor all day, not intolerable but a bit more than the average Hiking shoe/ boot.

 

They're Vasques. I bought them last summer and have only worn them a little bit. I don't think they're quite broken in yet. Hopefully that's the problem.

I know some stores advertise backpacking and hiking boots seperately. Supposedly backpacking boots are made for more weight and longer days. This is my first pair of boots so I can't really say, but I definitely notice that these boots put the weight on the outside edge of my foot. Theoretically that would distribute the weight to a larger area.

Edit: ^That's interesting. I need to actually use them for backing and see how they feel. Was planning on going this weekend, but it looks like I might be working...still going to wear them though

 

It takes quite awhile for your foot to get used to how the footbed in a boot is set up. It should take a couple weeks but with a Ridged boot it might never really get soft.

 

I will admit....its weird going from a 5500 external frame pack to a 3000 frameless pack.

 

I am pretty sure I will have trouble doing that when the time comes to upgrade packs. I am still very much a fan of external frames. It is getting more difficult to find them though

 

i know....thats why i am holding on to mine FOREVER. Oh and if you want another tioga check ebay. oh and jansport makes one as well i believe

 

Yeah I love my tioga. Its really the perfect size for me. Light in the summer but has enough room for winter gear. No changing packs each season. Ive been watching ebay for packs lately so that can try to keep some of the wear and tear off my tioga.

 

I've never used an external frame...I just have my internal Go-Lite. What I need are more backpacking trips under my belt! I got a dehydrator from my parents since they no longer use it and I'm going to experiment with drying out different fruits and meats. So far I've been able to get apples, bananas, and pineapple to dehydrate well. I'm going to try for fruit leather and some different kinds of jerky soon.

 

I do not have a specific site but I've always found the customer reviews on major websites helpful. Maybe try Campmor, REI, and Amazon for reviews.

 

I looked at both of those boots...they both look like great options and both have good reviews. Can you try them on before purchasing? That would be a major consideration of mine.

 

I have the Asolo Power Matic, Goretex. Love them and have had them for about 5 years now. A little stiff at first but once they are broken in, comfy as hell. A little spendy, but that cost over 5 years is worth it. Plus there are water proof. Either way, Asolo makes a great boot, can go wrong with them.

 

Lowa makes an awesome product, mine are going on four years and the only problem i have had is iv worn out two insoles One set being superfeet. Havent really ever worn asolo's so i cant speak for them. Im assuming both are great boots however.

 

Lol...agreed. I'm jealous you have a REI near you! I ended up buying my boots at Dick's, which didn't have a very good selection.

 

leave at 1000 for my 3 day trip! im pumped....i need to track a camera down though.

 

Have fun dude! Def take pics for us!

 

will do. should be some fall color left for some good pics. on the other hand my pack weighs a lot more than i wanted it to but it will lighten as i eat...which i do a lot of

 

Yeah have a good time I'm jealous over here....

 

Have a great time!