I love trail running shoes and use those too, but for hiking I like my Merrills

Jan 26, 2023
2:31:56pm

runnincoug Truly Addicted User

maybe that's just me, but they are super comfortable and stronger on rocks underneath it seems than my Brooks, Salomons, or Saucony trail runners.

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It's amazing how much lighter (and better) backpacking gear is than when I first

Doctor Rosenrosen

1/26/23 9:40am

Man, that's amazing. That's about $1700 when all is said and done,

RSL

1/26/23 9:54am

Too pricey for me. I think my big 4 items weight is right about 12-13 lbs

jdub

1/26/23 10:07am

It's easy to go lighter than that and spend quite a bit less.

Schultz is back

1/26/23 10:31am

The pack I would recommend to anyone is the Granite Gear Crown 2. It's just over

TailgateU

1/26/23 11:46am

I have similar weight for a third of the price. It's possible and I don't lack

TailgateU

1/26/23 11:44am

I find that I am also sharply reducing the weight of my backpack at the rate ...

runnincoug

1/26/23 9:57am

What shoes did you switch to?

RSL

1/26/23 10:02am

I'm still trying to decide on shoes

Doctor Rosenrosen

1/26/23 10:15am

FWIW most people hiking the PCT or AT use trail runners, Altra Lone Peak's are

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 10:19am

I’m interested in your research about high tops versus low. Does it control for the activities that are done in each?

mvtoro

1/26/23 10:28am

Here you go: Essentially, high tops delay the body's natural self defense

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 11:09am

Very cool. Something I’ve always suspected. Thank you.

mvtoro

1/26/23 12:07pm

Yeah it's pretty interesting. You're welcome!

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 1:44pm

I have the GPSmap 66 with Inreach built in. I activate the subscription during "the season" and deactivate when I'm

Bert609

1/26/23 10:19am

My son hiked the entire AT this summer wearing Xero shoes.

Supercoug

1/26/23 11:49am

Props to him! Very few people have the foot strength to pull that off. XeroShoes

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 11:54am

He done some other hikes in Altras. He preferred the grip that Xeros provided.

Supercoug

1/26/23 6:23pm

RE: He done some other hikes in Altras. He preferred the grip that Xeros

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 6:41pm

Lone Peak, I believe

Supercoug

1/26/23 7:35pm

I've used runners for years, but will switch to trail runners next time I buy.

TailgateU

1/26/23 11:53am

Definitely worth the switch to good trail running shoes.

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 2:17pm

I love trail running shoes and use those too, but for hiking I like my Merrills

runnincoug

1/26/23 2:31pm

And they will definitely be better than my Saucony runners!

TailgateU

1/26/23 3:00pm

I can see that. Brooks, Salomon, and Saucony don't exactly make the type of

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 3:46pm

Check out the Topo Ultraventure 2 or MT-4

Mtbcoug

1/26/23 1:41pm

I have moved exclusively to trial runners for backpacking. There are few if any

joeycougar

1/26/23 2:51pm

Are there any systems (besides cargo shorts) that would let you pack items on

Kbdub

1/26/23 10:34am

I do 6+ hour 14er adventures with just these:

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 2:15pm

I took a klymit inflatable to the Unitas a few years ago, but unfortunately it developed a leak the second night, so it

jaromp

1/26/23 11:13am

klymit stuff kind of sucks. Most is too heavy. their old valves were the worst

Turd Ferguson

1/26/23 11:21am

That's too bad if it's true their quality has gone down hill. I have a sleeping

Schultz is back

1/26/23 11:36am

I always carry a patch, but have never used it.

TailgateU

1/26/23 11:42am

Money-saving alternatives (what I use):

TailgateU

1/26/23 11:41am

what would the two sleeping bags together be rated at for temp?

gilmerbuckeye

1/26/23 12:49pm

I'm not sure. They list at 32, which I assume is survival rating, but they are

TailgateU

1/26/23 12:55pm

20 Liters smaller and gsin3d 3 lbs. You should just go down to a fanny pack..

CarolinaCoug

1/26/23 12:43pm

The NeoAir is a game changer. I have the first model (10+ years old). There is a patch kit if you are worried.

Ragnar Danneskjold

1/26/23 2:39pm

Truth

RUNBYU1

1/26/23 6:45pm

Solid gear! I have similar items which are well under 10 pounds. Here's mine:

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