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Thanks for the input. We will see on the miles. However, you sit a pair of Danner 2650s beside a pair of say Ultras and compare the two and I think the Danners are more durable and have more to...

I settled on a very good quality hiking shoe-Danner 2650. The sole offers good protection n grip. Shoe is comfortable n clearly made for the hiker. Ill be using these come April ‘23 on the CDT.
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Thanks for sharing!

Yes-I meant anyone hike (lately) the CDT all the way to one end and back.

Any NOBO done the CDT there and back?

Slow and steady wins the race.

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Good hydration helps on this I believe.

Dear Gambit: No doubt you have already done your CDT hike but here is the last thing that came to me that has not been said and may prove valuable to you. I live not far from Crazy Cook and it's West...

Dear Gambit: I forgot to mention that there are of course pros and cons to either going NB or SB. I tired both and found NB more to my liking. So when I head out and I regularly do section hikes on...

Dear Gambit: Good advice here I have read. I have hiked CDT NM and part of MT CDT and into CO Pagosa Springs on CDT from NM. It's not the AT where there is continuous social interaction. Be prepared...

I have watched his Youtube videos and found them interesting and helpful. I am sorry to learn of this and learned of it after the fact but just now writing this post. I have hiked through that...

Thanks for the feedback and data. As i said i have joined the lightweight brigade re footwear.

Ck out “hikerguy” on youtube. Very helpful.

Thank you for your balanced opinion and post.

InReach is all about texting which most Americans seem addicted to. I don’t care bring your InReach devices. Public showers without shower shoes is a gamble just like a lot of choices on the trail...

Cook pot, cut down nalgene, widemouth gatorade-lots of choices. I use Sawyer Squeeze to fill such then Steripen then pour into smart water bottle. Had G once, don’t wish to repeat. (Took time off...

Same type of sit of the killer of my Father only stronger on the insane side. Yet this guy did 8.5 years in a state mental hospital and is now on the streets with no supervision. Do not expect real...

Nice thought. I think ill give it a try.

Thanks. Good post.

I surrender! Will join the “lightfoot brigade”. Settled on Danner 2630s. If you don’t know what they are look up this hiking shoe on Amazon or Youtube.

I just use one if my solid fuel tabs (from Esbit type stove). Of course after i have gathered adequate fuel, found or cleared a dirt patch (do NOT build fire on top of anything except rock or dirt).

I do on’t think boots offer ankle support. I think to me the sole or platform is what attracts me. How can the shoes be “better” or “the best” if a hiker had to replace them every 500 miles or so?...

Also poor lacing technique can produce or contribute to problems with feet.

I have to wonder if peoples problems with their boots is really due to: poor/wrong fit, poor break-in, ineffective sock system, low level of physical (and feet) fitness starting out, no abilities or...