Beginner Backpacking - Footwear - Shoes or Boots?

Stop debating what the best footwear is and try both for yourself. Below is a list of links to popular gear that you can use as a starting point on your search. Boots Salomon X Ultra Mid (Narrow!) M https://amzn.to/3QmrRso W https://amzn.to/3zLelXV Lowa Renegade GTX (Very expensive but one of the most popular models) M https://amzn.to/3PgN3yi W https://amzn.to/3A8qyHD Oboz Sypes M (https://amzn.to/3PdfrBx) W https://amzn.to/3P8n1NS Hiking Shoes Merell Moab Ventilator (Very popular) M https://amzn.to/3SEIm4u W https://amzn.to/3BWPseP Altra Lone Peak Mids M https://amzn.to/3pcdXNw W https://amzn.to/3vRGFqI Trail Runners Altra Lone Peaks (I use these) M https://amzn.to/3QyfvwL W https://amzn.to/3Pfp4Q7 Altra Timps (I also use these if I need more cushion) M https://amzn.to/3JIerUY W https://amzn.to/3pa8jv6 Socks Darn Tough Vermont (I use these) M https://amzn.to/3pg5Qzb W https://amzn.to/3AdTuhi Smartwool Light Cushion M https://amzn.to/3Adg364 W https://amzn.to/3JNNejS Gaiters Dirty Girl Gaiters (I use these) https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/ Altra Gaiters for use on Altra footwear https://amzn.to/3Qu3oRe Footcare Body Glide https://amzn.to/3vUCZEu BLUE GOO foot balm https://amzn.to/3zTpcPU These links are affiliate links in which I get a small kick back or commission at no cost to you. ********************************** Ways to support the channel Patreon:   / frozensoutdooradventures   PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/FrozensAdventures Clothing, Mugs, and Stickers: https://teespring.com/stores/frozenso... Gear I use and recommend Amazon Shopping (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/2LtcSza LiteAF Packs and Accessories: https://liteaf.com?ref=399 Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/2LowXST Toaks Titanium Wind Screen (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/2JnpbrG Toaks 550ml Titanium Pot (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/3hog2BO Toaks Long Handled Spoon (Paid Link) : https://amzn.to/2JAGmcL BRS Titanium Stove (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/2M5763F Altra Lone Peak 4.5 (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/3ahsctF Darn Tough Socks (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/2sN4eQ5 Sawyer Squeeze (Paid Link): https://amzn.to/2xNKMbs Ground Stakes: https://amzn.to/3BW8W0R Pillow: https://amzn.to/3tesslu Wind Pants (size up): https://amzn.to/35egCQf Filming Gear Sony ZV-E10: Zoom H1n Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/31Ml7ds Lighting: https://amzn.to/2ZdYwsM Adobe Premiere Pro CC: https://amzn.to/33M1OCY Sigma 16mm https://amzn.to/3BW8XSt Gear Lists: Fall/Spring: http://lighterpack.com/r/3at0n1 Summer: https://lighterpack.com/r/quth Winter: https://lighterpack.com/r/5xnpix *********************************** Social Media Instagram:   / frozensoutdooradventures   Business Inquires [email protected] Note to vendors and companies. Sending product samples for testing DOES NOT guarantee video spotlight or review. I will not lower my credibility for paid sponsorship.