Appalachian Trail Gear Review Part 4 - Boots

This series of videos is a reflection of what I have learned about lightweight backpacking gear as a result of my Appalachian Trail thruhike. I filmed this to share my knowledge with the world, especially as so many people commented on my original upload, which can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLW0xm...

I hope this becomes a useful resource for future thru-hikers.

If you want to learn more about my hike, you can check out my trail blog here:
harveyat.blogspot.com

This series contains 10 segments:
1. Backpacks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY4f5NzC2fo
2. Tents - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH4cIOqHsBA
3. Sleep Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051lgHtZX-U
4. Boots - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uusKFXAmXqM
5. Clothing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqU25zQyz68
6. Kitchen & Water - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAFpWPioaxQ
7. Other Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DiNxvCxqZ4
8. Stuff you don't need - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ir1nYquBYk
9. Dog Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1nRAtfL7Q
10. Last minute tips - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLdZ_CSa93A

If you enjoy these videos, please subscribe! You can also check out the slideshow of my pictures from the trail here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6uBT...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsdH7...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrdYfG...

Please remember that everything contained in these videos is my opinion based on my experience on the Appalachian Trail. Feel free to disagree and propose other gear that has worked better for you, but please do not include personal attacks in your comments.

Happy Trails!

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[danielbarret1025]

Your video is a favorite on Leste)Dili

[merlecasey13]

Your video is popular on Armenia

[BrokenAeroVT]

I agree, with a 25 lb pack or less, ventilated trail runners are the way to go. My knees prefer a good shock absorber in the heel though, and a good toe guard is good to have when you accidently kick rocks in PA.

[BrokenAeroVT]

Yeah NJ/ PA border-- PA eats up boots and spits out the shanks, doesn't it? haha! Notice the shift in nature of rocks at the the PA 501 shelter? Pointy damn things you can't fit your feet between and not close enough to ride steady over. In a way, it was sort of like that angled mountain ridge in Craig County VA (county west of Roanoke), that had your boots shifted at an angle for a few miles, really annoying!

[tstockt]

@fourpointohh, i love mine too. they are so light hence why i was thinking they would be so great for long distance hiking. i am looking into the KSO treksports for a little extra padding and breathability. ive walked on the treadmill at 15% incline for 5 miles with a 35lb plate in my backpack a few times and my legs always feel better than when i wear my hiking shoes. thinking about getting some injinjis for winter.

[fourpointohh]

@tstockt yeah no problem man, i just got a pair of vibrams 3 days ago and have put 10 miles on them and there great. I dont do any running just moderate trail hiking

[tstockt]

@fourpointohh, hey, thanks for the info.

[fourpointohh]

@tstockt I know its an old comment but... I was on skyline drive with my dad and saw a AT hiker at one of the little resturaunts wearing vibrams

[tstockt]

have you heard of anyone wearing fivefinger shoes for the hike? great series by the way. i am a few yrs out from starting my AT thru-hike and i am eating up all the info i can get. thanks for this.

[dtdude42]

oh PA... don't remind me