Choosing hiking boots for camping or backpacking!

Before you begin shopping for a pair of hiking boots, carefully consider what kind of hiking, backpacking or camping you plan to do. Select boots that are designed to provide the support and protection you will need for the most difficult terrain you expect to come upon. Choose a pair that is designed to support the load you expect to carry. The heavier your load, the more support you will need.

Remember that great hiking boots do not have to weigh a great deal. Nowadays they are not made of metal shanks and other heavy elements in order to provide stability in a boot. You can get boots that are lighter but still well suited for backpacking or camping. Weigh the pros and cons of fabric-and-leather boots and all-leather boots. Fabric-and-leather boots are lighter and easier to break in, but all-leather boots offer added protection and durability in rigorous terrain, as well as being water resistant and breathable.