Monday, December 26, 2011

Tips on Choosing the Right Backpacking Boots

!±8± Tips on Choosing the Right Backpacking Boots

If you are going to be venturing out into the wild then you need to have the right backpacking boots on your feet. This means the backpacking boots that will be comfortable, the backpacking boots that will give your feet the support that they need and the backpacking boots that will have good tread and grip on the earth itself. You do not want to end up sliding down some slippery slope now do you?

Everything that you do outdoors will be enhanced when you are wearing good backpacking boots, without these you would be better off staying indoors! Your entire body is affected by what your feet go through. Everything that you do to your feet is going to be felt everywhere, your back, your shoulders and of course your legs, even your neck is affected by your feet. If you do not wear good backpacking boots you can throw your whole alignment out of place and that is something to be avoided at all costs.

It is a fact that your backpacking boots are the most important piece of equipment that you will have at your disposal when it comes time to actually go backpacking. If your feet are not happy then your backpacking trip is going to be terrible, there are no two ways about it. So make sure that you have only the best backpacking boots on your feet when you go out.

There are two main types of backpacking boots out there today, the first is leather backpacking boots. These are great backpacking boots as they will wear well and be comfortable. These boots are the most expensive kinds but they will last you for a very long time, even if you wear them all of the time. They can even be sprayed to be absolutely waterproof, which is a great kind of backpacking boot to have on when it gets wet out, which it does often.

There are some drawbacks to these kinds of boots though. The biggest drawback is the price of these leather backpacking boots. The price can sometimes be offset when you take into consideration how long they will last however, so remember that. Another minus point about these leather backpacking boots is the fact that they can take a little time to break in. In the meantime they can be very uncomfortable, and they may even cause blisters and painful swelling in your feet and ankles.

The other kind of backpacking boots on the market today is the lightweight kind. These are comfortable from the get go and much more affordable. They tend to wear out faster and so you will have to buy new backpacking boots more often. Just remember that no matter what kind of backpacking boots you buy they need to be able to keep your feet,, ankles and legs well supported. They should also feel good to walk in. If you feel well supported then these backpacking boots are probably a good fit for you.


Tips on Choosing the Right Backpacking Boots

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Mammut - A Top Brand For Extreme Sports Enthusiasts

!±8± Mammut - A Top Brand For Extreme Sports Enthusiasts

It's hard to believe that the foundations for Mammut were set way back in 1862 by Kasper Tanner, due to the popularity of agricultural rope work. But it wasn't until the 1950's that Mammut developed a sports range featuring the first synthetic rope used for mountaineering.

Today Mammut develops and manufactures outdoor clothing, accessories and equipment for climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding and skiing.

Their clothing range consists of some of the best fabrics and technology to date. This year saw their new 'c_change' fabric in the Chalten Jacket, which has raised the bar for membrane technology. Intelligent c_change reacts precisely to the changing temperatures. Think of pine cones! The membrane opens up when water and heat are present and then it will close when there is less heat and water, guaranteeing the ideal body climate for all activities.

Mammut have also produced unrivalled technology when it comes to their avalanche safety equipment. The Pulse Barryvox was a breakthrough in the industry and it was given the IPSO Outdoor Award and the Volvo Design Award. Released in 2006, the Pulse Barryvox is still the easiest avalanche transceiver to use and the technology allows you to quickly locate buried people with its graphical display. Always advancing their product range, in 2010 Mammut introduced the new Alugator Super Light avalanche rescue shovel. Weighing in at a lightweight 530g, this is a must have piece for mountaineering equipment for alpine and backcountry enthusiasts.

Having established themselves in the climbing, mountaineering, snowboard and skiing arenas, Mammut took their range further in 2003 with the takeover of Raichle Footwear. The Raichle takeover resulted in Mammut having 100 years of boot making experience behind them. Mammut have invested in, revised and developed their footwear range heavily since they bought Raichle, resulting in the world's lightest hiking and mountaineering boot design. They have also worked hard to produce outstanding sole technology.

Mammut work closely with sponsored athletes to ensure that all their garments and equipment are both functional and high performing. I'm sure you'll agree, an inspirational and innovative brand.


Mammut - A Top Brand For Extreme Sports Enthusiasts

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