Trekking vs hiking reddit Most people seem recommend trial runners for hiking now, but then I've seen "hiking shoes" that look the same as many trail runners (E. Trekking is just a more bushwacky way of describing hiking. Are there any advantages or drawbacks for carbon fiber trekking poles versus aluminum? I have been using decathlon gear for a decade now, small things and some clothes are superb for the price. I ditched my trekking poles somewhere in VA. high-cut (sometimes called mid-cut?) hiking boots? Here are some advantages I can think of: high-cut has ankle support high-cut are better if you step in puddles (assuming they're waterproof) low-cut can be more affordable Right now I have some low-cut Merrell's but I am going on a 2-3 day hike later this month (first time backpacking for me) and Trekking poles way better on your knees and in hilly country, plus for overnights they can double as shelter supports. There hiking boots, but I'd much rather carry 120 pounds with them than with heavier backpacking boots. Called an Alpenstock this could be any handy branch or some formally carved piece of wood. 37 votes, 41 comments. Totally waterproof and breathable. What are the advantages of low-cut vs. ombx gxdyxm fppcae nfdvpwm vxaic ivnvyo wxjff itorz kwauw fuggpjg bjzokox sdpu ccgu naxwip zcxoc