Hi Folks,
I'm wondering if I can gather opinions on whether it makes sense to look for lighter boots for summer wild-camping adventures that I do.
I have the same pair of wonderful leather Zamberlans for the last 9 years which have been loved, well looked after and give me all that I want....mostly. In the summer I go wild camping so that I can be in great locations for sunrise/sunset photos. Usually, this is in Snowdonia and occasionally the Peak District. I generally stay on path, don't do scrambles but of course there's muddy, boggy ground and rocks as well. I've lightened up my camping kit so that I can carry my heavy photography kit, and in total I'm lugging around 16 Kg. That's around 25% my body weight and lug it round in a Lowe Cerro Torre rucksack, which is supposed to be OK for upto 25 Kg and had it properly fitted. I'm late 40's and fit (runner). Those lovely Zamberlan boots come in at just under 800g each.
I'm tempted by getting some lighter boots for the summer wild camping jaunts. I wonder if reducing that weight would make a significant difference?
When it comes to lightweight, is there a boot that offers stability, support and traction? Been looking at so many I'm getting all confused. I'd prefer a midcut with gore-tex. Suggestions anyone? Looked at Salomon X Ultra, Haglofs Observe/Strive, Addidas Terrex etc. etc.
Cheers
Graham