When backpacking either through the mountains or your local park having comfortable shoes is the most important thing. When you don't take care of your feet you will find out fast that there are big consequences to pay!! If your wearing boots all day long it's priceless to have a pair of lightweight comfortable shoes to wear after your long strenuous day of hiking. Your foot will be able to recover and also give your boots time to dry. Not only does it make sense to carry a pair of light weight shoes but it is essential. Day trips from your base camp often do not require the ankle support because you are only carrying a fraction of the weight. These treks are great for building ankle muscles and stretch out those important ligaments. However if you need the extra support be sure to be prepared to pack your hiking boots. When I was hiking in the Yukon mountains and the Swiss Alps I wore New Balances All Terrain shoes. However at the OR show i was fortunate to meet the guys from Lem's shoes and have been wearing them for a couple days and very impressed. I will be posting a full review with comparisons in dependability, durability, packability, and versatility. The market of light weight backpacking and trekking gear is continuing to grow and there are countless brands claiming to be the best. Be sure you do your research before laying down the cash. Saturday, February 9, 2013
Light Weight Shoes
When backpacking either through the mountains or your local park having comfortable shoes is the most important thing. When you don't take care of your feet you will find out fast that there are big consequences to pay!! If your wearing boots all day long it's priceless to have a pair of lightweight comfortable shoes to wear after your long strenuous day of hiking. Your foot will be able to recover and also give your boots time to dry. Not only does it make sense to carry a pair of light weight shoes but it is essential. Day trips from your base camp often do not require the ankle support because you are only carrying a fraction of the weight. These treks are great for building ankle muscles and stretch out those important ligaments. However if you need the extra support be sure to be prepared to pack your hiking boots. When I was hiking in the Yukon mountains and the Swiss Alps I wore New Balances All Terrain shoes. However at the OR show i was fortunate to meet the guys from Lem's shoes and have been wearing them for a couple days and very impressed. I will be posting a full review with comparisons in dependability, durability, packability, and versatility. The market of light weight backpacking and trekking gear is continuing to grow and there are countless brands claiming to be the best. Be sure you do your research before laying down the cash. 
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Outdoor Retailer Show (Salt lake City)
Herd's Tough Gear was able to attend the OR show in salt lake city because of the amazing support from our audience and supporters. I would like to personally thank everyone who has helped me out achieve this success (Kentucky Royalty, Altera, NOLS Yukon, MOM, DAD, BROTHERS, GRANDMA and all my family) and with your continued support Herd's Tough Gear will be developed into a reliable testing company where people can get unbiased reviews and retailers can promote quality products. It has been a rough few years since HTG founding but we have been growing very fast in the past months, and there are blue skies in our future. When the road gets bumpy we will always be there to help pave the way for the new era of Back Country travel. To gear junkies all over the world, Thank you for helping me take Herd's Tough Gear to the next level in this business environment!!!
Cheers,
Dylan Herd
Herd's Tough Gear CEO
Cheers,
Dylan Herd
Herd's Tough Gear CEO
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