Comments on: Trekking Shoes, Hiking Boots – How to choose? http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/ Learn how to organize and lead treks from the adventures of a trekker wannabe based in Singapore, as he explores the world of majestic mountains. Plan a trip off the hustle of city life, and get back to nature! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:40:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: deen http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-239664 deen Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:23:30 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-239664 Trekking guide service Trekking guide service in Bandarawela run by Deen (B Mohideen - Ceylon Tourist Board tourist guide lecturer-No A/149) a trekking guide and holiday organizer with good experience with western Tourists. We have more than fifteen years experience in the field of trekking as a trekking guide and organizer, working with both tour operators and individual travelers. Sri Lanka has a wide range of natural environment types, providing a variety of options to suit many interests. The trekker can experience mountains with panoramic viewpoints and spectacular waterfalls. Pine, Eucalyptus and natural rain forests. Both wet and dry grasslands. Tea, rubber, coconut, cocoa and black pepper plantations, rice paddy fields and scrub jungle, local village life and a wide variety of flora & fauna - all possible in a one-day walk. All of our advertised treks are of gentle to moderate grade across varied terrain and will offer enjoyment to mixed ability groups. For those who seek more of a challenge we can offer tailor made tours to suit specific needs and requirements. We all agree that hiking is one of the best ways to explore a new country or a new area because it affords us the luxury to stop and smell the flowers, to get to know the locals, and to take in all that Mother Nature has to offer. Trekking is best attempted initially with someone who has experience or in a professionally led group. Experienced trekking guides can make your hike the most memorable adventure holiday :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Trekking guide service
Trekking guide service in Bandarawela run by Deen (B Mohideen – Ceylon Tourist Board tourist guide lecturer-No A/149) a trekking guide and holiday organizer with good experience with western Tourists.

We have more than fifteen years experience in the field of trekking as a trekking guide and organizer, working with both tour operators and individual travelers.

Sri Lanka has a wide range of natural environment types, providing a variety of options to suit many interests. The trekker can experience mountains with panoramic viewpoints and spectacular waterfalls. Pine, Eucalyptus and natural rain forests. Both wet and dry grasslands. Tea, rubber, coconut, cocoa and black pepper plantations, rice paddy fields and scrub jungle, local village life and a wide variety of flora & fauna – all possible in a one-day walk.

All of our advertised treks are of gentle to moderate grade across varied terrain and will offer enjoyment to mixed ability groups. For those who seek more of a challenge we can offer tailor made tours to suit specific needs and requirements.

We all agree that hiking is one of the best ways to explore a new country or a new area because it affords us the luxury to stop and smell the flowers, to get to know the locals, and to take in all that Mother Nature has to offer.

Trekking is best attempted initially with someone who has experience or in a professionally led group. Experienced trekking guides can make your hike the most memorable adventure holiday

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]]> By: Bill http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-229123 Bill Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:08:47 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-229123 How about army boots? They are really durable and my feets have survived all the hill-climbing and leopard-crawling becos of them. ;-) How about army boots? They are really durable and my feets have survived all the hill-climbing and leopard-crawling becos of them. ;-)

]]> By: Yani http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-223251 Yani Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:52:42 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-223251 Hey, guys, I found this thread while looking for advices for trekking shoes. I am going to Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia. So far, I found hi-tech shoes (which are a bit uncomfortable on my feet, but pretty cheap) and columbia shoes (a bit expensive but most are boots, not shoes. Boots are bulky and heavy). I am a petite girl, so I am looking for something light (but still with the high cut/ above the ankle model) :razz: I found shoes that I really really like, it's very light, waterproof, gore-tex, and inexpensive. It's called Montrail, I found the store at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. But unfortunately, they don't have my sizeeeee :cry: Any idea which store sells Montrail shoes in Singapore? Thanks! Hey, guys, I found this thread while looking for advices for trekking shoes. I am going to Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia. So far, I found hi-tech shoes (which are a bit uncomfortable on my feet, but pretty cheap) and columbia shoes (a bit expensive but most are boots, not shoes. Boots are bulky and heavy). I am a petite girl, so I am looking for something light (but still with the high cut/ above the ankle model) :razz:

I found shoes that I really really like, it’s very light, waterproof, gore-tex, and inexpensive. It’s called Montrail, I found the store at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. But unfortunately, they don’t have my sizeeeee :cry:

Any idea which store sells Montrail shoes in Singapore?

Thanks!

]]> By: Suresh Salvation http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-180118 Suresh Salvation Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:12:18 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-180118 Hey there guys ! just want some advice. Climbing Kinabalu next year in July. Anyone can reccommend any boots to purchase? need the stick or not? =) Hey there guys !

just want some advice. Climbing Kinabalu next year in July. Anyone can reccommend any boots to purchase?

need the stick or not?

=)

]]> By: Bill http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-179730 Bill Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:19:44 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-179730 Hi all, this looks like a rather good site for discussion. Anyone has any good recommendations for hiking shoes for winter weather? Columbia is cool. Any price to performance comparison? Need to really convince myself to invest in something I only use once or twice a year. Hehe. Hi all, this looks like a rather good site for discussion. Anyone has any good recommendations for hiking shoes for winter weather? Columbia is cool. Any price to performance comparison? Need to really convince myself to invest in something I only use once or twice a year. Hehe.

]]> By: Diver http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-170939 Diver Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:22:52 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-170939 one more thing the boots dry in around 45mins after they are wet(FULLY DRENCHED AND SOAKED). AWESOME!!! one more thing the boots dry in around 45mins after they are wet(FULLY DRENCHED AND SOAKED). AWESOME!!!

]]> By: Diver http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-170937 Diver Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:19:49 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-170937 Hey just got new boots. they are called "over the beach" (OTB) the work really well on dry and in or even underwater great for trekking and all. the only down point is that there are holes at the ottom for drainage after u come out of the water so i suggest u wear "sealskinz" socks which are waterprof. other than that they are amazing no blisters and stuff. there are many models (i got then all) but for me i feel that the best is the 'abyss'. hope this post helps u guyzz!!! good luck treking Hey just got new boots. they are called “over the beach” (OTB) the work really well on dry and in or even underwater great for trekking and all. the only down point is that there are holes at the ottom for drainage after u come out of the water so i suggest u wear “sealskinz” socks which are waterprof. other than that they are amazing no blisters and stuff. there are many models (i got then all) but for me i feel that the best is the ‘abyss’. hope this post helps u guyzz!!! good luck treking

]]> By: SamB http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-160543 SamB Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:56:44 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-160543 Thank you, Great information :D. Thank you, Great information :D .

]]> By: Kian Ann http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-3777 Kian Ann Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:04:05 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-3777 Hey Graham, I use my columbia boots as well - super comfortable and it definitely keeps your feet from freezing cold. I used to use Sandals as well - and there were always debates going on whether which brand is more slippery - Teva, Source, or whatever.. haha! After that, I bought the "Kampong Addidas" and I found that to be great, but it wears off terribly fast. Well, its something you get for 5 RM :P I too, haven't found a way to dry my clothes. Its like practically impossible - even if you hang it out to "dry" at night, the morning dew will just keep it wet. So, I just keep it in my zip lock until I come home. At least, its air tight! Of course, when I reach home, I will have to face the stench. :P Hey Graham, I use my columbia boots as well – super comfortable and it definitely keeps your feet from freezing cold.

I used to use Sandals as well – and there were always debates going on whether which brand is more slippery – Teva, Source, or whatever.. haha! After that, I bought the “Kampong Addidas” and I found that to be great, but it wears off terribly fast. Well, its something you get for 5 RM :P

I too, haven’t found a way to dry my clothes. Its like practically impossible – even if you hang it out to “dry” at night, the morning dew will just keep it wet. So, I just keep it in my zip lock until I come home. At least, its air tight!

Of course, when I reach home, I will have to face the stench. :P

]]> By: Graham Teo http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Graham Teo Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:22:38 +0000 http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/blog/2006/03/05/trekking-shoes-hiking-boots-%e2%80%93-how-to-choose/#comment-3718 Hmmm, I love treks where there are waterfall stops for a dip and a massage under the water fall. For trips where there are wet events, I bring along a TEVA sandal for the waddle. =) after the wet dip, I use the velcro of the Sandal to secure to the outside of my backpack for it to dry. the only problem I have is with the clothes. I have not found a solution to "dry" my clothes. I now keep it in a plastic bag and in my backpack. After 1 or 2 days, it starts to stink. It would be great if I can hung my clothes to dry outside my backpack without compromising the aerodynamics (Tshirts tend to get caught on branches and get torn). even dri-fit tees dont dry as fast. Any ideas? Hmmm, I love treks where there are waterfall stops for a dip and a massage under the water fall.

For trips where there are wet events, I bring along a TEVA sandal for the waddle. =) after the wet dip, I use the velcro of the Sandal to secure to the outside of my backpack for it to dry.

the only problem I have is with the clothes. I have not found a solution to “dry” my clothes. I now keep it in a plastic bag and in my backpack. After 1 or 2 days, it starts to stink. It would be great if I can hung my clothes to dry outside my backpack without compromising the aerodynamics (Tshirts tend to get caught on branches and get torn). even dri-fit tees dont dry as fast.

Any ideas?

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