Ultralight sandals...? - Backpacking Light
Jul 17, 2010 · Here are the sandals on a professional foot model (ok…me). They are made of 3/4" nylon webbing and a 1/2" thick closed cell EVA foam. The straps tighten down with velcro, and are sized to fit tightly on my bare foot (for stream crossings) at their smallest up to loosely over a sock for lounging at camp at their biggest.
Ultralight camp “shoes” by Mayfly Ultralight - Backpacking Light
Jun 18, 2021 · 1.8 oz per pair of minimalist sandals, meant just for around camp, not for walks or hikes. Mayfly Ultralight camp shoes (sandals, really). Jun 18, 2021 at 12:51 pm #3719145
Crossing Rivers and Water Shoes - Backpacking Light
Jul 16, 2019 · Sandals: Well fitting could be used blister free, but many produced blisters where the straps contacted my feet. I had blister free experience using Luna Leadville Trail except (and this is big) I seem to stumped a toe on every trip. I have sometimes used Keen sandal’s with toe guard… which has worked reasonably well but the traction aren ...
Bedrock Cairn Sandals Review - Backpacking Light
Jul 19, 2022 · Sandals have advantages and drawbacks as compared to the most common type of ultralight backpacking footwear – trail runners. It’s worth examining these pros and cons now so that later in the review we can judge the Bedrock Sandals Cairn Adventure Sandals on their merits as sandals vs. focusing entirely on comparing them to trail runners ...
Minimalist and Backpacking Footwear - Backpacking Light
Dec 5, 2024 · Minimalist hiking shoes combine the thin, flexible midsoles of hiking sandals with the added coverage of a protective upper. Designed to offer a closer-to-ground feel, minimalist hiking shoes prioritize flexibility and natural foot mechanics. These shoes cater to hikers seeking a lightweight, natural experience with more protection than sandals.
Sandals for Summer Backpacking - Backpacking Light
Aug 19, 2008 · The relief was enormous, and I kept wearing the sandals even when the terrain became rougher, steeper, and more mountainous, crossing three passes over 16,500 feet/5000 meters in them. I wore the boots in camp for warmth, as it was often frosty, but I walked the whole route in sandals, finishing with a long scree run. That was fifteen years ago.
Suggestions for ultralight camp shoes under 4 ounces.
Apr 25, 2011 · Thanks for all your feedback. Chris's use of a Walmart sleeping pad for sandals is a really good idea. I like doing MYOG projects so I probably will try that out. Anyway anymore suggestions for ultralight camp shoes. Thanks.
UL Camp Sandals - Backpacking Light
May 1, 2021 · SUGGESTIONS FOR ULTRALIGHT CAMP SHOES UNDER 4 OUNCES... CAMP SHOES.. NEW TEST PRODUCT – CAMP SHOES.. CAMP SHOES?.. RIVER CROSSING CAMP SHOE … AGAIN :(.. Ultralight Backpacking – Gear, Tips, Hacks, DIY?.. MYOG CAMP SHOE.. LIGHTEST CAMP SHOES.. Cold Weather Hut Booties 36 grams.. The Ideal Camp Shoe:.. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONE OUNCE CAMP SANDALS.
Anyone in Taipei? - Backpacking Light
Nov 8, 2024 · Has nearly all Gossamer Gear products (several of which aren’t sold in the US), Durston Gear, Cumulus, Rab, Montbell products, minimalist sandals, XoSkin toe socks, Trail Designs stove, and NiteCore headlamps / USB battery packs. Oh, and they even have a Chinese version of one of Don Ladigin & Mike Clelland’s books on ultralight backpacking.
Bedrock Sandals Archives - Backpacking Light
In this guide, we’ll explore the primary categories of footwear for backpacking and hiking, including minimalist footwear, examining their unique benefits, limitations, and use cases.