GEAR SHOP: Roundup Trail-Tested Footwearfor Racking Up the Miles We spent the spring months getting ready for summer hiking by sampling some of the latest offerings in trail footwear. While we certainly have our favorite, go-to runners and hikers, we’re always up for discovering some some sweet, new selections—and adding a couple of new favorites. …
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Last month, I ended the summer by spending a couple weeks tromping trail in the new Oboz Scapegoat Mid light hiking boots. I got my first look at these boots earlier this year at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The two things that caught my attention were their gaiter-like scree collar and their light weight. As …
In my final round of highlights from the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I’ll share some of the new and upcoming outdoor apparel and footwear. There’s some notable items sure to appeal to both casual hikers as well as thru-hikers. You may be wondering, “How can a shirt or pair of boots get any better?” Believe me, they can. …