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Re: Hiking Basics
The backpacker.com site and their magazine have lots of helpful information. But you don't need to spend a lot of money on all the right stuff as much as you need to get out and hike. Experience will help you understand where to spend the money.
You need shoes that are comfortable and have a thick, grippy sole. I've gotten blisters so bad my feet bled and toenails fell off and it was always the expensive, heavy leather, good brand boots that did it. I've been hiking/backpacking/mountain climbing in cheap lightweight boots for the last few years and haven't had blister problems. I'm careful to find boots that fit really well but my toes can't bump into the end.
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