Gear is everywhere and it is hard to know what is “good gear” and what is “bad gear”. So, the editors at The Adventure Travel Network have teamed up to create a space highlighting the best gear we personally tested and liked with week. Without further adieu, we give you the best gear we tested this week:
Nike
Nike acg torre Mids
I’m not a sneaker geek, so when I say I had never heard of Nike’s ACG line, please don’t shoot me. For those of you like me, ACG means All Condition Gear and is an older line of shoes that flies under the radar, but are designed for heavy outdoor use. When the Nike ACG Torre Mids came into my life, I was uncertain at first. Their weight, the suede sides, and the fact that I had never heard of these really made me think twice before taking them outside for a hike. However, I bucked up and took these boots on a backpacking trip traversing Lake Tahoe’s Desolation Wilderness.
For two nights and three days, covering more than 30 miles with a heavy pack on my back, I explored the granite landscape.
I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of these shoes!
My feet never hurt. I didn’t get any blisters. The NIke ACG Torre Mids didn’t breakdown, but the suede did get a bit messed up. Also, the high ankle support saved me a few times while on the rock sections of the trail. Long story short, these boots passed my test and I would use them again for day hikes and shorted backpacking trips where weight doesn’t matter.
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Here at The Adventure Travel Network we have a dedicated group of testers who are required to live the experiences and adventures to be allowed to recommend them. Our recommendations are not sponsored, unless noted, and speak from the heart about every experience and piece of gear. Our aim is to share both the good and the bad so you understand how the gear performs if you decide to buy it. The only exception to this rule is if it is a news story, but then the writer will interview the person who used the gear.
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