The Art of Manliness Boots, Tents, Sleeping Bags, and More: How to Choose and Use Outdoor Gear
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Aug 19, 2024 
Craig Caudill, an avid outdoorsman and lead instructor at the Nature Reliance School, shares expert gear advice to elevate your outdoor adventures. He offers essential tips for choosing boots, tents, and sleeping bags, emphasizing comfort and maintenance. Listeners will learn how to effectively dry wet boots, the benefits of using tarps, and clever hacks for comfortable ground sleeping. Craig also dives into the debate of down versus synthetic insulation, and shares hydration tips to keep your hikes safe and enjoyable.
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Hiking Boot Selection
- Visit a small outdoor store for personalized hiking boot advice, not a big box store.
- Test boots on an incline in-store to ensure proper fit for both uphill and downhill walking.
Brett's Toenail Loss
- Brett McKay's bad boot experience led to toenail loss due to poor downhill fit.
- This highlights the importance of proper boot fitting.
Breaking In Boots
- Break in hiking boots gradually with short hikes to avoid discomfort and injury on longer trails.
- Soak leather boots and walk to form-fit them, or simply increment mileage.
