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Offline Paul (SA)

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Boots for camping
« on: May 19, 2012, 06:13:59 PM »
Hey guys.

This may only apply to some people but I am just wondering what boots people wear when camping.

Is there a particular brand that ate better than others? I prefer to get around in thongs most of the time. But what about those times when it makes sense to have safe footwear? Are the elastic sides good enough or do you go for one that allows hiking etc?

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2012, 06:16:12 PM »
Blundies for around camp - easy to kick off with 'no-hands' if going into the kamper with an arm full of gear. Also take croc's or sandle type thongs for in the water and hiking boots for walking/hiking.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2012, 06:22:34 PM »
I have a very comfortable pair of Blunies that I use when chainsawing etc. After that I have a pair of sandles and thongs
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2012, 06:24:25 PM »
Blundstone for around camp/driving
Scarpa for walking/hiking
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2012, 06:44:24 PM »
Geeze, listen to you girls, you are allowed one pair of boots and one pair of thongs, just ask my wife ;D. 

Winter scarpa boots and thongs.
Summer Sketchers walking shoes (until they die and I get some better hiking style ones) and thongs.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2012, 06:49:12 PM »
I have a Merrell pair of ankle high boots that are soooo comfy.

I also have a pair of Keen Newport H2's - again unltra comfy.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2012, 07:25:14 PM »
Rossi. Aussie made, nice soft comfy cushioned sole (so comfy in concrete floor situations), leather looks good with a lick of LeatherSeal every few weeks

$90 at Bunnings
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2012, 07:29:28 PM »
I bought some Rossi boots to replace my worn out Blundstones. Could be my feet but they give me bad foot pain after an hour or so. I'll be buying another pair of Blundstones soon.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2012, 08:02:15 PM »
When you have size 14,  brand names don't mean a thing......its what you can get that matters ....

Boat shoes....$200
Hiking boots....$250

no such thing as cheaper brands in 14 's.....!!!!!!
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2012, 08:07:35 PM »
Blunnies for me, I wear them everywhere. I also throw in a pair of Colorado sandals and pair of thongs.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2012, 08:08:17 PM »
Wont ever have Blunnies again, last 2 pairs the soles literally crumbled to pieces after a year or so of infrequent use >:(

I use crocs for summer/beach easy camps and just recently purchased a set of full leather HiTecs from the states for the more difficult terrains and required foot protection, especially around fires etc :cheers:
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2012, 08:13:04 PM »
Usually wear my red wings rigger boots as they are my most comfy I have as I wear them 12 hrs a day during the week. Used to wear steel blue rigger boots which are comfy but they wear out inside 6 months. 

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2012, 08:14:58 PM »
Bare foot 99%

Thongs if I get fancy

Ugboots so I don't freeze
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2012, 08:18:56 PM »
After 25 years of having to wear boots on work sites the best lasting & most comfortable I have found are "redback".(I've got flat feet) Only come in full sizes so you have to get an insole for 1/2 sizes but to me that's no drama
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2012, 08:20:12 PM »
Red Backs for me, too.......they last well, and are very comfortable.

Sorry, but you can keep your Blunnies........
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2012, 08:38:33 PM »
Quote from: gronk on May 19, 2012, 08:02:15 PM
When you have size 14,  brand names don't mean a thing......its what you can get that matters ....

Boat shoes....$200
Hiking boots....$250

no such thing as cheaper brands in 14 's.....!!!!!!

I only have size 12's but.......

Boat shoes (Henry Loyd's) Free
Hicking Boots - Magnum's Free
Blundtones - Free

all supplied as part of my job  :cup: , there has to be a benefit somehow!






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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2012, 08:47:33 PM »
IMO can't beat Redbacks. Last for ages and comfy.Thongs when camped near the water
Regards, Blueboy
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2012, 08:52:32 PM »
Quote from: Blueboy on May 19, 2012, 08:47:33 PM
IMO can't beat Redbacks. Last for ages and comfy.Thongs when camped near the water
Regards, Blueboy

Agree Redbacks are one of my fav's, they are pretty good value to.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2012, 09:10:45 PM »
Have a pair of Mack"" walking (or Hiking) boots.  Had then for nearly 9 yeas now.  Took them with me and wore them all the time while touring England/Ireland.  Very comfy, still look as if they have not been used much.
Would by a pair again when these finally give up the ghost.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2012, 09:19:29 PM »
Good question!  I have thongs for when its warm, elastic sided slip on boots for when its cool or for when a fire is burning and some Hi Tec boots for hiking.  My wife goes on and on and on about her Scarpa hiking boots so as son as my Hi Tec boots are worn out I will give the Scarpas a go.
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2012, 09:44:01 PM »
Quote from: seqfisho on May 19, 2012, 08:08:17 PM
Wont ever have Blunnies again, last 2 pairs the soles literally crumbled to pieces after a year or so of infrequent use >:(

I use crocs for summer/beach easy camps and just recently purchased a set of full leather HiTecs from the states for the more difficult terrains and required foot protection, especially around fires etc :cheers:

this happened to me too with my favorite pair of blunnies went to a tim mcgraw concert with soles can out with none leaving a black crumbly trail lol
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2012, 10:00:32 PM »
Very interesting, the Blunstone v Rossie comments, I currently have Rossie and whenever I put the old blunnies on they feel as though and alien broke em in, Ive been in my Rossis for 8 months and the blunnies were the year befores dailies, but after a couple of hours back in the Blunstones they are like home again. I agree the Blunstones sole dont last that well, wear quick and then wick water through to your socks, yuk
As for brand preference, Rossi maybe, because of the soles, but as long as they are easy on, easy off,,, they're good
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #22 on: May 19, 2012, 11:20:26 PM »
General camping I wear elastic sided work boots if not in thongs, light hiking my Hitech waterproof Altitudes, heavy hiking with a pack my leather Scarpas with a vibram sole.....

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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #23 on: May 20, 2012, 12:20:59 AM »
Coleman hiking shoes and thongs thats it
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Re: Boots for camping
« Reply #24 on: May 20, 2012, 03:37:49 AM »
One word. Salomon.
Gortex runners, super comfy walking shoes and good in wet, dry, hot.
salomon hiking boots, great for the longer more rugged treks.
Croc style slip ons for showering, kicking around, slouching.
Thongs for everything else.
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