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Asolo Stynger GTX Hiking Boots – Women’s

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Stynger GTX Hiking Boot - WomensFeatures

  • Water-resistant suede upper with high-tenacity nylon mesh
  • Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® Sierra liners for waterproof protection and breathability
  • Moisture wicking nylon linings
  • Gusseted scree tongues and padded ankle cuffs
  • Rubber toe bumpers
  • Removable EVA footbeds
  • Lightweight EVA midsoles
  • Asoflex thermoplastic board
  • Durable rubber outsoles include Aso-brake technology
  • Matrix outsole with Visible Active Heel Support technology

Description: Since I experienced a heel injury, I decided to buy a new pair of boots with ankle support. After trying few pairs, I bought a pair of Stynger GTX Hiking Boots. My boots have a water-resistant suede upper plus the nylon mesh deliver, promising flexibility and support while remaining breathable. During a 14 mile hike on a weekend, my boots remain dry, flex well and support my ankles.

Inside my boots, the ankle cuffs are padded and comfortable. I feel no pinching nor lace tightening against my skin. The bellows tongues are also padded, so the laces can be tightened without discomfort on my shin. Stynger GTX Hiking Boots also has hard rubber toe bumpers that protects your feet against impact and abrasion. Once I had to climb over a snow-covered hill, knowing that there are rocks underneath the snow. I like how I can easily kick my boots in the snow to climb over without worrying about hurting my feet if I kick into a rock.

Stynger GTX Hiking Boots have a lightweight EVA midsoles, which provides cushioning comfort and shock absorption, especially when hiking on rocks or uneven terrain. I usually experience discomfort on my heels and ankles, but not when I wear this pair of boots. The salesperson who I spoke with said that this pair has an active heel support that offers shock absorption and full heel support and control. Perfect! To prevent an injury of heel slipping, he also showed me a neat trick of tying shoelaces without being too tight. It tightens the ankle cuffs well while the shoelaces are not too tight below the ankle cuffs. This trick prevents my feet from slipping up and down to the front, which causes friction between my heels and the shaft of my boots. (See pictures below)

The outsoles of Stynger GTX Hiking Boots are made of durable rubber that gives  maximum downhill grip and grip on uneven terrain. I trust these boots because I’m paranoid of injuries caused by slip and fall.

Stynger GTX Hiking Boots aren’t lightweight but are great for ankle support especially during backpacking trips. I feel comfortable and secure with this pair of boots, so I highly recommend them to friends.


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Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Fleece Jacket

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Mountain Hardwear Women's Monkey Woman JacketFeatures:

  • Polartec Thermal Pro
  • MicroClimate Zoning construction for built-in warmth, breathability and stretch
  • Extremely warm & soft
  • Stretch hem and cuffs seal in warmth
  • Zip handwarmer pockets
  • Chest pockets for maps, snacks and other items

Description: For our backpacking trip, Travis and I need to buy a jacket that works as an insulation. We thought of buying a down jacket but we changed our mind and bought Mountain Hardwear Monkey Jackets, for two reasons. One is, it has an affordable price. Two, we loved its warmth and softness as we tried them on. I am so glad that I have this jacket, it did keep me warm and it feels so comfortable that I wore it at home when our heater was temporarily down, haha.

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket has the Polartec Thermal Pro, which works as a great insulation that keeps you warm. It’s lightweight, highly breathable and dries quickly. Although its tag says that it’s machine washable, I was scared to try it because usually clothing with fleece usually change after being washed. I went ahead and tried washing it, it came out just the way it was before, all soft and comfy to wear. Whew!


Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket is stretchable, even the hem is stretchy, so I can move at ease without worry about ripping. It wasn’t until I went camping when I found out that my jacket has a pair of zip pockets for handwarmers! I’m such an addict for handwarmers, so I’ll buy some for next time.


Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket also has a chest pocket, which is very useful. At times, I used it for my camera. It’s easy to grab it, snap a picture and put it back inside. Since my nose runs like a waterfall, I’m a Kleenex girl so I often used my chest pocket to stuff my new tissue papers and take one whenever I need to. Travis likes using it for his energy snacks, easy to grab a snack bar whenever he needs a boost.

I’d recommend buying Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket to friends and wear it underneath your soft-shell jacket or any outer jacket during a cold-climate activities. They also come in different colors.

 

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Merrell Siren boots

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Merrell Women's Siren Song Mid Sport GORE-TEX ShoesI love this pair of boots. In fact, I find them so comfortable that I have worn them on each hike throughout the past year. Along with their superior comfort, I have enjoyed their versatility. They are designed for traditional trail hiking in a moderate climate. However, I wore them while hiking in the snow on two different occasions, and both times, they have kept my feet dry and sufficiently warm.

Like many of you, I usually suffer from soreness in my feet and my knees after a long hike. For this reason, it was important for me to find a pair of boots that were well cushioned and comfortable. Since I have started using these boots, I have not experienced any soreness nor leg cramping. They key feature being the built-in air cushions, which do an excellent job of absorbing shock.

However, my socks were soaked when I wore them for snowshoeing once. My feet were wet and cold. Therefore, I’d recommend this pair of boots for anyone who is looking for a comfortable pair of trail hikers, particularly for use in a dry climate only.


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Swany Gloves

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Backpacks! Top brands. Best prices.If you have a problem with keeping your fingers from freezing, try a pair of  Swany Tri-Plex gloves.  These gloves were recommended to us by a good friend after swearing that they were the warmest gloves he had ever used. Since Travis and I were unsatisfied with our gloves, we made a trip into Denver to purchase a pair of  the Swany gloves and let me say without hesitation that our friend was correct.  They are incredibly warm and fit comfortably on your hand.

Travis bought the Swany Men’s X-Change II ski/snowboard mitten and  I bought the Swany Toaster Arctic mitten. Interestingly, although they are mittens, the liner on the inside has individual finger slots.  Travis’s gloves are made up of a  Tri-plex insulation system with Dryfinger II insert and Swany Dry lining. Thus, these three types of insulation work to keep your hands toasty warm. My pair has only Primaloft insulation, but it also keeps my hands warm. And if you’re like me (it can never be too warm), you’ll really love the fact that both of these gloves have a zippered pocket where you can insert warmer heat packs – an awesome feature!  The outside of his glove is  made of a polyester soft-shell fabric ( Thermotron ) while mine is made of nylon, which both are water repellent with a durable inset leather palm that helps protect your hand while giving you a firm grip. There is a quick-release strap so it’s easy removing the gloves without losing them, and the uni-pull cuff adjust and locks easy, sealing out water or snow. Although these gloves are thick, they are stretchy and flexible allowing your hands movement at ease.

If you decide to give them a try, let us know what you think.  I am pretty sure you are going to love them!



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Heavyweight Polartec Power Dry long underwear bottoms

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First time we hiked in the snow, our hiking pants were too thin for keeping our legs warm. Afterwards, we both bought a pair of these heavyweight bottoms to wear underneath our exterior pants. What a difference it makes! Any thermal pants isn’t enough to keep our legs as warm as this pair does. They also resists moisture and dries quickly.

I usually struggle when pulling up a pair of pants over my underwear bottoms. However, this pair’s fabric is smooth enough to pull my outer pants over with such ease! I also like how they snug to my body well without being too tight. I don’t experience any chafing between my legs while I wear them. I’d recommend this pair to anyone who plans on hiking in the cold temperature.

For Men:

Carhartt Men's Heavyweight Cotton Thermal Underwear Bottom

For Women:

Sierra Designs Women's Trainer Pant


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