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Postscript:
See Photos from the trip.
Now (nov. 2012), many items have been replaced by newer models.
Unfortunately, Gore-tex boots will most probably make your feet sweat. Thus an adequate supply of good socks is important and you should be prepared to take care of blisters (see here).
Here is a list of popular highly-rated Gore-tex boots that I've found on the Internet.
Item Description | Source | Cost | Weight |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Laman Peak Boots (Omni-Tech)
|
MEC | $129 | 1.32kg |
Vasque Wasatch GTX | REI | $175 | 1.53kg |
Vasque Breeze GORE-TEX XCR
|
MEC | $179 | 1.16kg |
Vasque
Switchback GTX
Worked out great: light, comfortable and waterproof |
La Cordee | ~ $100 | 1.3 kg |
Patagonia Nomad GTX | BackCountry | $185 | 1.16 kg |
Keen Oregon PCT
|
MEC
BackCountry |
$190 | 1.36kg |
Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex | REI
BackCountry |
$215 | 1.42kg |
Salomon Quest 4D GTX Day Hiking Boot | MEC | $219 | 1.36kg |
Zamberlan 760 Steep GT
REI |
$270 |
1.53kg |
|
Asolo TPS 520 Boots
|
REI | $275 | 1.7kg |
Zamberlan Trek Lite 2 GORE-TEX | MEC | $275 | 1.55kg |
Item Description | Source | Cost | Weight |
---|---|---|---|
Outdoor Research Revel (Pertex Shield)
- Falls over the eyes in front - Rubs on the ears...so you need to wear a beanie |
SAIL (Laval,QC) | $200 | 385g |
Marmot Minimalist (Goretex Paclite)
|
SAIL (Montreal) | $250 | 425g |
Mountain Hardware Typhoon (Goretex Paclite)
|
SAIL (Montreal) | $220 | 425g |
MEC Monsoon (Gortex)
| MEC | $195 | 845g |
MEC Instigator 2 (Gore-tex Pro Shell)
| MEC | $325 | 412g |
Item Description | Source | Cost | Weight |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Silver Ridge (Omni-Tech® waterproof-breathable )
|
SAIL (Laval,QC) | $60 | |
Marmot Precip
|
SAIL (Montreal) | $100 | |
MEC Hydrofoil (Entrant-DT™ microporous polyurethane)
| MEC | $80 | 300g |
MEC Typhoon 4 Pants (Gore-Tex)
| MEC | $125 | 573g |
Item Description | Source | Cost | Weight |
---|---|---|---|
Hotcore T-200 Ultralight Bag - Trueloft Microfibre, 10L - Quite warm and very compact - The tapered version wasn't stocked in Quebec Retailers |
$83 |
1.3kg |
|
MEC Cygnet Sleeping Bag -10C (Down)
MEC |
$120 |
1.4kg |
|
MEC Hybrid Sleeping Bag -12C
(Hyperloft & Duck Down)
MEC |
$140 |
1.6kg |
|
MEC Habanero Sleeping Bag -7C
(Hyperloft)
MEC |
$110 |
2.1kg |
|
Item Description | Source | Cost | Weight |
---|---|---|---|
Leki Trail Hiking Poles
- Super poles !! |
Sail (Montreal) | $77 | 490g |
Black Diamond Expedition Poles from MEC | MEC | $72 | 610g |
MEC |
|
|
Item Description | Source | Cost | Weight |
---|---|---|---|
MEC Physique 2 Jacket
- Incredibly warm and light, my favorite piece of gear. |
MEC | $95 |