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Finding a comfortable and well fit hiking boot is no walk in the park. After all, preventing uncomfortable blisters, aches, and ankle twists starts with a shoe that fits YOUR foot. With many options to choose from, the right footwear is out there, it's just a matter of finding it. Your boot search can be greatly simplified with the use of a Brannock device.
The perfect pair of hiking boots will be your companion on adventures, big and small. They'll prevent blisters and injury, supporting you so you can go whatever distance you choose.
In an effort to stay outside and stay hiking this season, we chatted with Oboz Outreach and Training Specialist, Parker and came up with four questions to ask yourself before hiking in the snow.
So, you're thinking about hiking in an Oboz Sawtooth. You may have noticed that this iconic shoe comes in two different styles: Sawtooth X and Sawtooth II. Both styles are designed for comfort, support, and longevity and made for adventures from day hikes to light backpacking. We're here to break down the similarities and differences between these two shoes so you can choose the perfect style for your next adventure.
The original Sawtooth saw me through some of my favorite Australian bushwalks, including the Great Ocean Walk. The Sawtooth IIs are still going strong as my trail-to-town shoe. So I was stoked to snag the new Sawtooth X and test it out in Pennsylvania—the place, in Bill Bryson’s words, “where hiking boots go to die.”
It is down jacket weather. There’s a chill in the air. The crisp leaves have fallen. Frost creeps into the environment and the hours of daylight dwindle. There is a deeper yearning for hot cocoa and warm cups of tea by the fireside. Old Man Winter, my friends, is here. As beautiful as it is, it can be brutally cold—especially on the digits. Here’s a look into insulation for your feet—the sole that keeps you grounded.
Hiking regularly can help you lose weight, build strength and transform you physically as well. The healing benefits of hiking are numerous, and when you hike regularly, you start to see those benefits affecting every aspect of your life. Learn how to improve your self with hiking and adventuring in the outdoors. In this blog, you will find 5 ways hiking can change your life along with real life examples of how hiking did transform the lives of so many.
Savor the adventure with Jeremy's Backcountry Mango Coconut Rice breakfast. Dive into a tale of wilderness exploration and the simple joy of a breakfast-time favorite to fuel your next hiking adventure. Breakfast in the backcountry is simple: instant oatmeal, granola, and Pop-tarts have never failed in delivering quick and easy sustenance to fuel the day’s adventures. My go-to hot breakfast recipe incorporates basic backcountry ingredients, has lots of calories, and all you need is boiling water.
Never underestimate the importance of your first-aid kit! It can truly make the difference between a minor inconvenience on the trail and a major calamity. But this article lays the groundwork for a well-stocked kit that will take care of you and allow you to keep crushing your adventures.
