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Salewa Alp trainer boot

Salewa Alp Trainer Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

Salewa Alp Trainer Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 April 7, 2012

What an amazingly well constructed boot! Absolutely looks bombproof with the kevlar reinforcing and cable-supported ankle area. The super-sticky Vibram is also a great feature.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to trail test this boot because of their very narrow sizing.I tried a full size up and they were still too narrow besides being so long that they were like clown shoes. Very disappointing.
I wound up buying Salewa's Mountain trainer boot which has a much wider footbed and sole, and also is a much stiffer-soled boot, and the Vibram is harder and less sticky than the Alp trainer's.
I wore the Mtn. Trainers with virtually no break-in on a first day hike of 11 miles of rough volcanic trail carrying a 75 lb pack and the boots performed incredibly and were true to their no-blister guarantee. I still wish they would make both boots with width options!

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Arcteryx Bora 80 backpack

Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in

Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in

Rating for this product: 5 April 29, 2010

This is the third big-load internal frame pack I have had, the previous being North Face and Gregory. Those were good packs. The Bora, however sets the bar of craftmanship and workmanship even higher. Hands down, the best made pack I have owned. Big-load comfort and control is excellent. Shoulder straps are strong and super comfortable right out of the box. The hip belt gets there, but there is a definite break-in period. Also, Arcteryx has on their website detailed instructions with photos on how to custom-fit the pack to one's own contours. Had the pack out in one torrential downpour, only a very small amount of water got in, through the zippers where the trolleys meet. Access to the interior through the side zipper is good, and the huge kangaroo pouch holds all the quick access needs like raingear and snacks. The lower pull-out side pouches are good for water bottles, but their purse-string closures do not keep water out. It would be a good place for a GPS or small camera in dry weather. Like most packs, the strap-on lid doubles as a lumbar pack; this one is large and comfortable.
All in all, the finest pack I have ever owned.

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