Cawmaster
This is a trip for a field ecology class, we will be exploring, hiking and camping in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota for 10 days or so. We may be visiting Wind Cave or Jewel Cave. I'd prefer something comfortable and waterproof. We will also be hiking to the top of Harney Peak.
I am willing to spend what I need to on these, but I would prefer if they were under $100.
Answer
Check out REI.com they have a lot of brands, a good site and great exchange policy. They also have a great REI brand, I'd highly recommend you take a trip to one of their stores if possible to talk to their people. Make sure you join the co-op; this is the time of year for their biggest sale. You need some time to break in your boots or you are asking for blisters and trouble, wear them all the time even at home.
Unfortunately buying boots is like buying shoes, each brand is a little different and the fit may be hard to get right. Several brands like Nike make a hiking shoe that is light weight, easy to break in, and comes in waterproof fabrics like Gortex. Do some homework before purchasing!
If you are hiking much, get a Camelbak or Platypus water backpack. These are the two major brand names; it is a plastic water bag in a small backpack with a tube and drinking valve. Kelty, Serra Designs and others now make versions. It allows you to carry more water comfortably than just water bottles.
http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/foot-care/ Seems to be a really Good information site.
This is an excerpt from my Boy Scout letter to new parents, it also discusses socks (almost as important as good boots).
have fun
Good boots are important especially if your troop does much backpacking. Tennis shoes are not very good for campouts except as extras. Academy boots are fine at first, look for water proofing. Snow Seal works best, but only on leather portions. Gore-Tex or similar material is used extensively in boots it wonât keep feet dry in a big puddle but works in the rain and wet grass. I know cost is a big concern, boys will be growing out of rain gear and boots sooner than other equipment do your homework and you wonât be spending a fortune. Iâm listing some other resources later.
As important as good boots are good socks, I like the two-layer approach. The inner layer is a thin liner generally made from ploy propylene. The outer layer is a rag wool sock. This allows moisture to pass through the liner and into the wool. Wool socks wick moisture to the top of the boot so it evaporates as you walk. Dry feet help to reduce blisters; this approach works well in both summer and winter. I have been in two Academyâs and all they have the Wig-wam brand liner only in a tube sock. Try to find liners with heals, the tube style liners bunch up and can cause blisters on top of the foot.
http://www.shop-of-hiking.com has lots of shoe sites
http: www//campmor.com Has a lot of boots a a good price but their web site is not as informative
Check out REI.com they have a lot of brands, a good site and great exchange policy. They also have a great REI brand, I'd highly recommend you take a trip to one of their stores if possible to talk to their people. Make sure you join the co-op; this is the time of year for their biggest sale. You need some time to break in your boots or you are asking for blisters and trouble, wear them all the time even at home.
Unfortunately buying boots is like buying shoes, each brand is a little different and the fit may be hard to get right. Several brands like Nike make a hiking shoe that is light weight, easy to break in, and comes in waterproof fabrics like Gortex. Do some homework before purchasing!
If you are hiking much, get a Camelbak or Platypus water backpack. These are the two major brand names; it is a plastic water bag in a small backpack with a tube and drinking valve. Kelty, Serra Designs and others now make versions. It allows you to carry more water comfortably than just water bottles.
http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/foot-care/ Seems to be a really Good information site.
This is an excerpt from my Boy Scout letter to new parents, it also discusses socks (almost as important as good boots).
have fun
Good boots are important especially if your troop does much backpacking. Tennis shoes are not very good for campouts except as extras. Academy boots are fine at first, look for water proofing. Snow Seal works best, but only on leather portions. Gore-Tex or similar material is used extensively in boots it wonât keep feet dry in a big puddle but works in the rain and wet grass. I know cost is a big concern, boys will be growing out of rain gear and boots sooner than other equipment do your homework and you wonât be spending a fortune. Iâm listing some other resources later.
As important as good boots are good socks, I like the two-layer approach. The inner layer is a thin liner generally made from ploy propylene. The outer layer is a rag wool sock. This allows moisture to pass through the liner and into the wool. Wool socks wick moisture to the top of the boot so it evaporates as you walk. Dry feet help to reduce blisters; this approach works well in both summer and winter. I have been in two Academyâs and all they have the Wig-wam brand liner only in a tube sock. Try to find liners with heals, the tube style liners bunch up and can cause blisters on top of the foot.
http://www.shop-of-hiking.com has lots of shoe sites
http: www//campmor.com Has a lot of boots a a good price but their web site is not as informative
America Road Trip HELP!?
UKDreamer
My mum and I are thinking of going on an American road trip when I turn 21. We thought of flying from the UK to New York and driving all around America and then flying back from (LA). We can spend up to 90 days (I think) in America so we wont be in any rush and we have saved up enough money. So now all we need is some help.
What places would you recommend to visit? What time of year is the best? Do you think were completely crazy? Has anyone done this before?
Sorry for all the questions.
Any help and tips would be appreciated.
Answer
I personally prefer the West. Fly into Chicago, rent a compact car and camping gear. From Chicago go west on I-94 into Wisconsin then Minnesota. Go north in Minn. to the Boundry Waters area. Get outfitted with some canoes and do some portaging. From there head west on US-2 through North Dakota, then south into Montana. Glacier National Park is a must see, go south into Wyoming to Yellowstone, then the Tetons National Park. (You may think of a detour and go up to the Mount Rushmore site). Head west into Utah to see Zion National Park, then head north over to Oregon, Crater National Park is another good one. Head south through CA, stop in San Francisco, head west into the mountains. There are numerous parks to visit, my favorite is Kings Canyon, I've done lots of backpacking there. Head over to the coast and travel south along US-1 take your time there is plenty to see. Travel east out of LA and see the Mojave Desert, hook up with I-40 and go east. In Arizona take a detour north to see the Grand Canyon, then head south to Phoenix. The desert around southern Arizona is beautifule and you could spend a week just there. Head east on I-8 into Texas, Louisiana, along the gulf coast into florida. Then head north along the Atlantic coast, then west back to Chicago.
I personally prefer the West. Fly into Chicago, rent a compact car and camping gear. From Chicago go west on I-94 into Wisconsin then Minnesota. Go north in Minn. to the Boundry Waters area. Get outfitted with some canoes and do some portaging. From there head west on US-2 through North Dakota, then south into Montana. Glacier National Park is a must see, go south into Wyoming to Yellowstone, then the Tetons National Park. (You may think of a detour and go up to the Mount Rushmore site). Head west into Utah to see Zion National Park, then head north over to Oregon, Crater National Park is another good one. Head south through CA, stop in San Francisco, head west into the mountains. There are numerous parks to visit, my favorite is Kings Canyon, I've done lots of backpacking there. Head over to the coast and travel south along US-1 take your time there is plenty to see. Travel east out of LA and see the Mojave Desert, hook up with I-40 and go east. In Arizona take a detour north to see the Grand Canyon, then head south to Phoenix. The desert around southern Arizona is beautifule and you could spend a week just there. Head east on I-8 into Texas, Louisiana, along the gulf coast into florida. Then head north along the Atlantic coast, then west back to Chicago.
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