NEW MEMBER OFFER!

Get 35% off GOES, your essential outdoor guide

LEARN MORE

GET MORE WITH OUTSIDE+

Enjoy 35% off GOES, your essential outdoor guide

UPGRADE TODAY

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.

Alaska is notorious for eating boots, but these hikers barely had bite marks after a trip up north. “Wonderfully protective against wet and cold,” pronounces our tester. The crampon-compatible boots are a smart choice if you need to tread the line between heavy treks and light mountaineering, and the amazing price sweetens the deal. A synthetic rand around the entire all-leather upper makes them bombproof. Best for medium-volume feet. For more specs, see www.gearfinder.com.

Price: $180

Popular on Backpacker