Gear Thread

[unwisefool]

As soon as you descend like two three miles on rocky terrain, which is all we have, your feet feel like ground beef.

Just go and buy the Salomon Quests, you only have one pair of feet, it's not worth messing them up. A friend of mine found that out the hard way and now at 36 has chronic foot issues.

 

[Siddhant]

... best to avoid the agony of da feet

 

[Lorien]

bwahhaa

 

[Box_Opener]

This forum is so bad for my wallet lol

 

[unwisefool]

... best to avoid the agony of da feet

....don't make me block you

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

I prefer the thrill of Vic's Story.

 

[Lorien]

jeebus

 

[Big DJ]

So I bought a pair of Kenetrek boots last week and I think I'm in love.
Out of the gate they fit like a glove and are super comfortable.
I'll be interested to see what I think about them in 6 months or so.
My feet have been an issue for years and I hope these help.

 

[Lorien]

 

[Lorien]

these pants are Patagonia Iron Forge hemp ones that I just got. Spent my weekend setting posts and framing up a new fence and did some trail work. They are the most comfortable work pants I've ever worn- really ergonomic cut and the cuffs are loose enough to move up and down without getting caught under my heel. Seem pretty friggin durable, and they are HEAVY. For hard work only, these are not good for hanging out in. Still better than Carhartts tho. They produce an all season version, which I also picked up, that are much lighter and more practical for lighter duty stuff. If you like heavy duty pants made from hemp in a more or less ethical fashion, but in a more practical cut for urban use, there's a cargo pocket version and a more traditional jean type

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

Duluth trading ballroom firehouse work pants are legit comfy and durable. I'll have to put those patagonias on my bucket list.

 

[Wood5045]

Just picked up a pair of lined Duluth fire hose pants and wore them all weekend. I’m digging them for cold weather.

Another good one is Prana Zion. They’re super comfy, stretchy and don’t get funky after a few day of wear if you’re camping. Probably my favorite hanging out, camping and hunting pant.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

Prana Zion is on the list now.

 

[bluemax_1]

Prana Zion is on the list now.

Word of warning: if you don't skip leg day, you might want to skip the Prana Zions.

Ordered a pair on sale online after readinga lot of opinions on how great they are. For the right waist size, the legs are tight.

 

[Wood5045]

Word of warning: if you don't skip leg day, you might want to skip the Prana Zions.

Ordered a pair on sale online after readinga lot of opinions on how great they are. For the right waist size, the legs are tight.

Hmm, I guess ya have to try them to see if they will work for you. I have two pair and I didn’t have the leg issue. I’m not a skinny guy but I don’t work legs much anymore either. YMMV

 

[unwisefool]

Ah that was my question, guess they are not meant for stout guys.

 

[fatfrog]

I have 2 pairs of Zions and actually find the legs baggy. I got a pair of Brion pants and THOSE were tight. My wife now wears them.

Guess it depends on your body type and weight?

 

[Gusbuster]

Got a little copper Olight collection going.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

Ugh. I loved my AA copper olight. Dropped it one day and it turned off never to produce light again.

Tried touching base with customer service and was told I'm S.O.L.

 

[Gusbuster]

Ugh. I loved my AA copper olight. Dropped it one day and it turned off never to produce light again.

Tried touching base with customer service and was told I'm S.O.L.

Oh man that sucks. Sorry to hear that.