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    Recommendation for tough trekking sandals

    Tough sandals with good grippy soles are very useful in hot countries for everyday use and going into water when necessary where you aren't worried about leeches, ticks, snakes or thorns. However, I have found that most of the ones I have used over the years tend to fall apart rather quickly...
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    Safety advice for (hammock) camping in Sri Lanka

    I have been planning a birdwatching trip to Sri Lanka and hoping to hammock camp in the forest (usually alone) to enjoy the nighttime ambience as well as catching the wildlife at sunrise and sunset when it is often most active. I have strategies for dealing with the smaller stuff (i.e...
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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

    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...