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Hiking Shoes or Boots: How to Choose

Fit, trail shoes versus boots, waterproof membranes, socks, break-in and care: a practical guide to choosing hiking footwear.

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Hiking T-Shirts: Synthetic, Cotton or Merino?

How to choose a hiking T-shirt: synthetic, cotton or merino, rough price levels, fit, layering, sun protection, odour and washing.

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Sleeping Pads for Trekking: R-Value, Types and Trade-offs

How to choose a sleeping pad for hiking: air, self-inflating and foam pads compared, what R-value and ASTM F3340 tell you, and common…