Jazzejohn

The medium was a bit smaller than I'd hoped for. Couldn't get a sleeping bag into it, so I compact my socks, underwear, a towel, beanie, and a sweater; so it worked itself out.

Unlike most reviewers for these boots, I had a super hard time breaking these puppies in. They fit perfectly, provides great ankle support, kept my feet super dry, and gripped the terrain like there was no tomorrow. However, the bend at the front pinched the life out of my feet. I put 10 solid miles on them throughout the course of a weekend and my toes felt like they were going to fall off. Besides my poor toes, though, the rest of my feet love these boots!

Beyond the convenience of being compact and light, the Z-Lite gives you that little extra piece of mind that it won't go flat on you because you've parked on that one jagged little pebble that you swore you brushed away when you cleaned your site.

Among two other experienced hikers and 15 backpacking miles later, I came home with 1 real blister, about 5-6 less than everyone else. Good socks, I hope they last - they'll see more action soon.

This snap shackle is super handy around the camp site. It got passed around so much at one point I thought I'd never get it back.

Best backpack I've owned to date. I use it to get me around campus from class to class, but I do plan on taking it camping as well; it looks like it would be great for use as a day-pack when hiking.

Best backpack I've owned to date. I use it to get me around campus from class to class, but I do plan on taking it camping as well; it looks like it would be great for use as a day-pack when hiking.