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    Lightest high-quality jungle boots that won't beak the bank

    I think you're right about the sole and that is what I am discovering now. I do wonder how Altberg and some other modern designs get their jungle boots down to ~600g though. 200-300g per boot is quite a bit. Regarding how much it matters, there have been a number of studies on this which...
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    Lightest high-quality jungle boots that won't beak the bank

    Can I ask you what these weigh please? I am asking people selling the UK Wellco and German Baltes boots and they all seem to weigh 800-900g per boot which seems like an awful lot because my very solid, full leather & lined Haix Commanders are only 950g. I would have thought that the nylon top...
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    Pros and cons of Panama sole for jungle boots

    Thanks but that sounds like AI output, I was really looking for user experiences and comparisons between the two options.
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    Pros and cons of Panama sole for jungle boots

    I'm getting interested in jungle boots and the main decision seems to be whether to go for the Panama sole like the US/UK boots or something closer to a traditional vibram tread like the German army boots. The main advantage of the Panama sole seems to be better traction in soft mud and clay...
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    Lightest high-quality jungle boots that won't beak the bank

    Thanks Chris. As I also prefer a more conventional sole than the 'Panama' I think I may just take a punt on some used Baltes German Jungle Boots and if they don't work for me I haven't lost much. The seller claims they are 1.53Kg for a pair in 9 which sounds a bit lighter than I expected (some...
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    Lightest high-quality jungle boots that won't beak the bank

    Thanks. Certainly light - quite a bit lighter than the Altberg actually, but still £155 new.
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    Lightest high-quality jungle boots that won't beak the bank

    Hi all I am about to go and spend some time birdwatching and hammock camping in the forests of Sri Lanka which are not all wet rainforest but certainly can be and mostly very hot unless right up high. As someone who appreciates the quality of proper gear to both last the course and be...
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    Is it just me?? DD Hammock stand.....

    Yes I'm looking for something light enough to backpack with. I can sort out good guying (build my own from dyneema) and ground anchors (perhaps these? https://bestoutdoor.co.uk/shop/ols/products/titan-ground-anchor-set-of-6-medium-with-nylon-bag-27g) myself. I have thought about buying some...
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    Is it just me?? DD Hammock stand.....

    Yes I would like to find one too. Perhaps it has to be second-hand now. M
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