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      01-03-2022, 02:54 PM   #23
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Also looking for recommendations on pants and pack.

Pants need to be wind proof and comfortable. Temps when we hike in Aug-Sept will not be arctic cold. We will likely wear thermals under the hiking pants.

Regarding pack, I’m thinking 30 liter size or thereabouts. We aren’t bivouacing and there is no need for a huge load of provisions. Simply enough water and food for a 6 hour hike or so, after which we return either to a hut or parking lot.

Deuter is my preferred brand of pack. Does anyone have a favorite pack brand in the 30-liter class?
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I bought these LL Bean wintersport pants for local hiking and cold weather riding. These may not be suitable for 6-hour hikes in rough terrain, though. But they are supremely comfy and warm. I've worn them cycling in 30F temps with no thermals underneath and they've kept my legs warm. They're so comfortable that I'd consider wearing them just sitting around the house, except they're black and we have cats, so that wouldn't work.

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Back from a dark 5 mi walk, I try and find deserted streets to pound my beat.

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Back from a dark 5 mi walk, I try and find deserted streets to pound my beat.
I'll be glad when it warms up enough to start walking the neighborhood and the trails around the local lake again.
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I walked the short local loop. Everything is covered in a sheet of ice because of 45degF temps yesterday, melting a lot of snow, and now it’s 18degF.
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We do a lot of trails. Around the lake and up in the country. I can't wait for spring, this winter has been terrible to do any trails.
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Has anyone done a glacier tour (Gletschertour) in the Alps in the Austria-Italy area?

I am doing the early planning for this, and the main points I am working on are:

- mountain hut lodging
- mountain guide booking
- gear: crampon compatible boots, pants and pack

The current focus for me is finding comfortable crampon compatible boots that are as light as possible. The issue is no one stocks these in stores because they are a niche product and the online shopping world we live in doesn’t help. I want to try these boots on for comfort and size, and avoid ordering multiple sizes and returning them.

Has anyone used crampon compatible boots from:
- La Sportiva —> looks best to me at the moment.
- Lowa
- Zamberlan
- Asolo
- Vasque
- Scarpa

Or other brands. Top requirement is comfort with crampon compatibility. Thanks!
I have a few pair of La Sportiva climbing and approach shoes and would recommend them. My main set of hiking boots are Vasque (owned by Redwing) and they are super comfortable, but I am not sure if they make ones that are specifically designed for crampons like La Sportiva would (I just have used the Yaktracks, similar to these but mine are more aggressive, for when I am in big snow and ice. https://www.rei.com/product/806475/y...raction-system
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For answer to the main question, I use poles because it does reduce effort in a lot of the terrains I enjoy hiking and they are needed for my UL tent anyway.
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Hiking is one of my fav hobbies. I want to go hiking in the mountains in Calgary, Canada this summer. It's gonna be awesome trips.
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Decided to go with La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX boots for an Alps trip later this year. Crampon compatibility was a factor in the decision. I have been putting walking miles on the boots to break them in and so far so good.

Decided on a Deuter Trail 30 pack, it is good quality and big enough for two all day hikes with an overnight in a cabin.
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I've just started getting into hiking, a fail that its taken so long living in such a beautiful country (New Zealand). I've been nicely surprised at the quality of the gear from aliexpress... I had planned to start with their gear then upgrade, but probably won't need to upgrade much (I do want a turbo boil though)
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I've just started getting into hiking, a fail that its taken so long living in such a beautiful country (New Zealand). I've been nicely surprised at the quality of the gear from aliexpress... I had planned to start with their gear then upgrade, but probably won't need to upgrade much (I do want a turbo boil though)
ya'll need to open your borders already so I can come hike Milford!
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