Boot Tips
Boot Choice Tip
Boot Choice Tip
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Lightweight hiking boots are generally made with nubuck, suede, nylon or Gore-Tex® fabric. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede & Fabric Spray Water Repellent
Boot Choice Tip
Boot Use Tip
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TRUE OR FALSE?
Heavy duty mountain boots are obsolete for backpacking.
True. But while the ultralight backpacking crowd (carrying 20 lb. packs) get by on trails using trail running shoes or even good sport sandals, most folks carrying heavier loads should have some ankle support. Well-made light hikers with a 3/4 or full-height ankle collar are usually enough for moderate loads on most trails.
Boot Sole Tip
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TRUE OR FALSE?
Campfires cause boot sole delaminations?
True. Sitting at the campfire with your feet towards the fire may make you comfortably warm, but your boot soles could be close to melting. This can easily cause failure of the
sole’s glue bond. If your boot soles are peeling, use Freesole® Urethane Adhesive for
a permanent fix.
Boot Lacing Tip
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Re-coat worn areas on your tent floor with Tent Sure™ Tent Floor Sealant. Apply to the coated side of the fabric (the inside) using a foam paintbrush. For best results apply Tent Sure in a thin film, using even, sweeping motions to avoid puddles. A single thin coat works best.
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To sharpen a knife, slide the knife across the sharpening stone as though you are trying to cut a thin slice off the stone. Hold the blade at roughly a 20 degree angle and draw it steadily. Be sure to count the number of strokes and do the same number of strokes on the opposite side.