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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.Choosing suitable walking/hiking footwear for holiday
Thu 31 Aug, 2017 12:50 am
Hi.
I'm 35, male.
I'm looking at bushwalking and hiking on short day walks to the following areas below in spring and summer.
And I'm looking for shoes or boots that will be suitable, give my wide feet support, stability, cushioning, comfort, breathability.
And provide great traction, tread, grip and hopefully prevent slipping.
Locations plan to bushwalking/hiking:
Dryandra and Perup Nature Reserves, WA
Flinders Chase National Park (Rocky River Hike, Platypus Waterholes Walk), Kangaroo Island, SA
Guided Day Walk to the Summit of Mount Koscuiszko and an animal survey at Charlotte's Pass, NSW.
I would be carrying an extra large backpack (weighing between 3 to several kg),
and 2 camera bags on my shoulders (digital camera and video camera).
Would shoes be sufficient? Or should I opt for boots? - to support or stabilise my ankles?
(Boots)
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/pr ... 1000828399
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/pr ... e-ii-mid-m
https://www.anacondastores.com/footwear ... BP90074487
(Shoes)
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/pr ... ridge-wp-m
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/me ... =12&sort=2
I'm 35, male.
I'm looking at bushwalking and hiking on short day walks to the following areas below in spring and summer.
And I'm looking for shoes or boots that will be suitable, give my wide feet support, stability, cushioning, comfort, breathability.
And provide great traction, tread, grip and hopefully prevent slipping.
Locations plan to bushwalking/hiking:
Dryandra and Perup Nature Reserves, WA
Flinders Chase National Park (Rocky River Hike, Platypus Waterholes Walk), Kangaroo Island, SA
Guided Day Walk to the Summit of Mount Koscuiszko and an animal survey at Charlotte's Pass, NSW.
I would be carrying an extra large backpack (weighing between 3 to several kg),
and 2 camera bags on my shoulders (digital camera and video camera).
Would shoes be sufficient? Or should I opt for boots? - to support or stabilise my ankles?
(Boots)
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/pr ... 1000828399
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/pr ... e-ii-mid-m
https://www.anacondastores.com/footwear ... BP90074487
(Shoes)
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/pr ... ridge-wp-m
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/me ... =12&sort=2
Re: Choosing suitable walking/hiking footwear for holiday
Thu 31 Aug, 2017 1:12 pm
If it's for summer I would avoid gore-tex as you 'll get pretty sweaty feet.
You won't need anything too burly for the walks you have suggested. The keen and salomon trail runners would be good - salomon tend to run narrow though, try before you buy.
You won't need anything too burly for the walks you have suggested. The keen and salomon trail runners would be good - salomon tend to run narrow though, try before you buy.
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