Boots
In my opinion, good boots and a good rucksack are the two most important investments that should take priority over everything else. With those two items, you are assured mobility, which allows freedom from those who would enslave you.
Much time has passed since PM said that but I am pleased to say that both have been acquired. Picked up a pair of Salomon Mission GTX boots this morning. I am well chuffed with them. Good fit, very comfy, waterproof, lightweight, all desirable features for a boot. They aren’t the most hardcore of boots, not gonna be climbing Everest with them but for every day use, trails and the occasional big hill they should work very well.
Now I need to make a new boot care kit. My old boots are partially leather so the kit is geared towards that. New boots are constructed from suede which won’t work well with black leather boot polish.
Will give the boots a good test at the planned camp Tuesday to Thursday, along with the rest of my kit.
Those sound pretty nice!
They look like nice boots. I usually find that boots that manufacturers classify as “light hiking” are adequate for heavier, longer treks if you pack properly.