The First Mistake New Hikers Make: Choosing Footwear 101

Choosing the right footwear for your hike is critical. But it's easy to not know when to wear certain types of shoes. Choosing the wrong footwear leads to blisters and foot injuries that can derail your hike or your backpacking trip. Learn the basics of choosing the right footwear.

Gear I have tested and recommend:  

Overnight Backpacks and Day Hiking Packs:  
Men's Bridger 35: https://www.mysteryranch.com/bridger-...
Men's Bridger 45: https://www.mysteryranch.com/bridger-...
Women's Bridger 35: https://www.mysteryranch.com/bridger-...
Women's Bridger 45: https://www.mysteryranch.com/bridger-...
Mystery Ranch Men’s Coulee 20: https://bit.ly/3VRTQDA
Mystery Ranch Men’s Coulee 30: https://bit.ly/3VPF68r
Mystery Ranch Women’s Coulee 20: https://bit.ly/3I1wxl7
Mystery Ranch Women’s Coulee 30: https://bit.ly/3O14yWI
   
Tents and Camping Gear:    
Big Agnes Copper Spur  https://bit.ly/3XWSpn4  
Durston X Mid trekking pole tent https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-1p  
Sea to Summit  Ascent AcII Sleeping Bag: 15F Down https://bit.ly/3JTea1h  
Zenbivy 25 Degree Lightbed https://zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-...  
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad https://bit.ly/3DbbCcO  
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow https://bit.ly/34n4749  
   
Clothing:    
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket http://bit.ly/3iwmivF  
Big Agnes Zetto Ultralight Down Jacket https://www.bigagnes.com/products/zet...  
Arc-teryx Beta Rain Jacket  
Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie https://bit.ly/3XR4WZm  
Fjallraven Keb Agile Trouser  
Coalatree Trailhead Pants https://coalatree.com/products/trailh...  
AKU Selvatica Mid GTX Hiking Boots https://bit.ly/3eSMmvy  
Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Sock  https://bit.ly/3qLVyaI  
Hestra Bike Ergo Grip Tactility Glove https://amzn.to/3GWeADc  
   
Camp Kitchen:    
BeanVivo: https://beanvivo.com/
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove https://bit.ly/34mBc06  
Sea to Summit Alpha Pot - 1.9 Liters https://bit.ly/3tdCZ23  
Sea to Summit Watercell X https://bit.ly/3wv3ost  
Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir Water Bladder https://bit.ly/3t2SrxF  
Grayl Geopress Water Purifier https://bit.ly/3DbOCun  
Lifestraw Peak Squeeze Water filter straw https://bit.ly/3Bjk88U  
Pinnacle Foods Freeze dried food https://pinnaclefoods.co/  
Vosteed  Nightshade Folding Knife https://amzn.to/3J7XOnn  
Matador 8L Flatpack https://matadorup.com/products/flatpa...
   
Trail Gear:    
Ledlenser Neo 5R Headlamp https://amzn.to/3Jd8Pnu  
Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool https://bit.ly/3UGgFYO  
Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3WBDRIK
Komperdell Explorer Contour trekking poles    

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Mystery Ranch: https://www.mysteryranch.com/
Cotopaxi: https://www.cotopaxi.com/
BeanVivo: https://beanvivo.com/

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