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    hiking in flip flops?

    Flip-flops are pretty ineffective as a relief shoe. If you are looking to save weight, you're better off with Crocs, which weigh less than hiking sandals and protect your feet better than flip-flops.
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    How do you keep your feet dry and warm?

    You can wear good socks over your feet to ensure that they stay warm while you are hiking. Wool socks are popular for hiking because they wick moisture better than cotton, and they will keep your feet warm without overheating them if the weather gets hot.
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    Best hiking food?

    Carbohydrates contain a great number of calories per ounce, so they make the core of most backpacker's diets. Grits, oatmeal, pasta, corn, rice, wheat, etc. are all excellent sources of carbohydrates. Depending on how they are packaged, they hold up well for backpacking. Many come in hiker...
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    Hiking Footwear

    Water poof hiking boots are very important for you if you are the first time hiker for keeping your feet dry. Make sure that your boots should be high over your ankles for extra support. It is good for you if your shoes have the good grip. Hiking in an open country will generally involve wet...
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