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Hiking and survival boot and shoe reviews by outdoors adventurer, Leon Pantenburg.

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Five tips for choosing the right socks for outdoor wear

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Socks are often an afterthought. But your sock choices are really important and can make the difference between comfort and safety outdoors . Here are tips for making the best socks choices. 

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Ten tips | What NOT to wear to stay warm outdoors

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If you are perpetually cold – indoors or outside – it could be that you are dressing incorrectly for the situation. You may be doing some of these things wrong. Here are ten tips to help you stay warm.

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Review: Muck Boots Apex Mid Zip waterproof boots

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My waterproof boots get used hard on the Mississippi River, and these Muck Boots Apexes are proving to be up to the task.

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Video and review: Irish Setter Pinnacle 7-inch hiking boot

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if I only had one pair of boots to wear for everything, the choice would be simple: sturdy, ankle-high, non-insulated hikers with a fairly aggressive  tread pattern on the sole. Like these Irish Setter Pinnacles.

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Review: Best work boots? Irish Setter Ashby 83605 work boots may be your best choice

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Work boots don’t get the hype or have the glamour of more expensive, fancy-looking hiking or hunting boots. But if you’re working hard and on your feet all day, you’ll soon appreciate a good pair. These Irish Setter Ashby model 83605 boots are an excellent choice.

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Best everyday or bug out boots? We review the Timberland® Earthkeepers

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The best endorsement of a product is to use it continually and take its reliability for granted. These Timberland® Earthkeeper boots fit that description and they have been through the ringer.

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Update: Muck Boots® Chore Cool knee highs – Coolest rubber boots around

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Good outdoor gear is an investment. Inadequate outdoor gear is a waste of money and could be potentially dangerous. These Muck Boots® are a great investment for anybody who needs footwear for damp, wet environments.

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Blisters on your feet | 10 tips on how to prevent them

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When your feet hurt, you may end up hating whatever activity you’re involved in. Blisters make it worse. Here is how to avoid them.

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Review update: Danner®  Incursions – Best hot weather hiking boot?

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Use in the field and sustained wear is really the only way to evaluate footwear. I’ve been wearing these Danner® Incursions for well over a year, mostly in hot, desert environments. Here is what I found.

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How to enjoy hiking in the rain

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It sounds counter-intuitive, but hiking in the rain can be fun. Here’s how you can learn to love it. Or at least not dislike it. Too much. Regardless, rain happens. Here is how to make the best of the situation.

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