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Staff Picks 2025
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Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that theyโ€™ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!

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Episode 141 | Hiking at Night in a Blizzard
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Critical winter layering, handwear, footwear, lighting, and navigation systems for safely hiking out through a sub-freezing blizzard at night.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II mid GTX Wide 45.5 (size 11 -12) Leather and Regular versions
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Price $90 each or $165 for both pairs   After years of using La Sportiva shoes I finally found out what size I wear – 45.5 Wide (La Sportiva sizing…

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La Sportive Tx4 Mid GTX Mens 41
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Post bunion surgery shoe saleย  – these are La Sportiva TX4 mid style.ย  Funky lacing style to them.ย  These have some wear , but the lugs on the sole still…

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II wide. Women’s 40.5
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New in box La Sportiva ultra raptor II. Womenโ€™s size 40.5 wide. PayPal (G&S). $60 plus shipping. These were replacements for another pair of shoes but I decided to move…

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FS La Sportiva Blizzard GTX 44 UEC with Hobnail kit with tool $150
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Used once on a 5 mile loop all on snow. I installed one hobnail in the center of each shoe. Includes the kit with installation tool. I’m selling because they’re…

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Minimalist and Backpacking Footwear
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In this guide, weโ€™ll explore the primary categories of footwear for backpacking and hiking, including minimalist footwear, examining their unique benefits, limitations, and use cases.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II womenโ€™s 40.5
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Almost new (used 10 days) Ultra Raptor II. Womenโ€™s size 40.5. Just didnโ€™t fit my feet. ๐Ÿ˜ช. Message for more images. $60 plus shipping cost. PayPal Goods and Services preferred.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Womenโ€™s Wide 40.5
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Price Drop!! New in box!! La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Womenโ€™s size 40.5. These were a replacement for a pair with a quality issue. In the meantime I purchased something…

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La Sportiva Wild Cat 2.0 GTX Trail Shoes-Mens
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Men’s 11 1/2 (45 EUR). Lightly used for one season. From La Sportiva’s website. “The Wildcat 2.0 GTX is a highly stable, neutral trail runner that provides excellent cushioning and…

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La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX Men’s Hiking Boots – 10.5
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La Sportiva hiking boot used 2 trips. Very good condition with lots of Vibrum tread life remaining. Size 10 1/2. $70 + $15 shipping. ADD 3% for Paypal GS.

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Women’s La Sportiva Mountaineering Boot
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La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Mountaineering Boot, size 9 (US).ย  Aqua/opal color. https://www.backcountry.com/la-sportiva-trango-tech-gtx-mountaineering-boot-womens Weight: 1lb 1.4oz Condition: I purchased these in 2021 and used them about 4 times per year….

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II, Women’s 40.5
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Almost new (used 10 days) Ultra Raptor II. Womenโ€™s size 40.5. Just didnโ€™t fit my feet. ๐Ÿ˜ช. Message for more images. $85 plus shipping cost. PayPal Goods and Services preferred.

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La Sportiva Spire GTX 45/11.5 (fit like 11)
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https://i.imgur.com/rWTYvMU_d.webp?maxwidth=1520&fidelity=grand Excellent condition, work for 5-10 miles only. ย  Size 45 / 11.5 but fit more like an 11. Retail for $209  

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La Sportiva Karacal and Spire GTX Men’s 45.0 / 11.5 fit like a 11
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I love these shoes, but they are just a bit too narrow for my wide feet. Both are in Excellent condition as the pictures show and have only about 5-10…

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Backpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
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Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that theyโ€™ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Hiking Boots
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A very light and supportive mid-height hiking boot with outstanding traction on wet rock. Consider this for cool-weather hiking in wet or snowy conditions. Size up 1-2 sizes and consider…

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FS: La Sportiva TX Guide 12.5
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La Sportiva TX guide. Size 12.5. Brand new. Never worn.  

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II womenโ€™s 40.5
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Almost new (used 10 days) Ultra Raptor II. Womenโ€™s size 40.5. Just didnโ€™t fit my feet. ๐Ÿ˜ช. Message for more images. $85 plus shipping cost. PayPal Goods and Services preferred.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Size 40.5
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Almost new (used 10 days) Ultra Raptor II. Womenโ€™s size 40.5. Just didnโ€™t fit my feet. ๐Ÿ˜ช. Message for more images. $100 includes shipping CONUS. PayPal Goods and Services preferred.

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