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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.Cheap Scarpas
Sun 27 May, 2012 2:55 pm
G'day everyone. I'm looking around for some new boots. Prefer all leather. I've been bashing around in Redback laceups on the farm and in the bush for years now but finding the leather quality is not what it used to be. I know these aren't really "bushwalking boots" but they've served my purposes pretty well for many years, though they leak a bit.
I've noticed Scarpa Navigator boots on Ebay from Paddy Pallin for $100. I doubt they are Italian made any more but I had a pair years and years ago and they were top notch boots. Just wondering whether anybody has any experience with them? I am not after "technical" BS boots, just long and hard wearing.
I've noticed Scarpa Navigator boots on Ebay from Paddy Pallin for $100. I doubt they are Italian made any more but I had a pair years and years ago and they were top notch boots. Just wondering whether anybody has any experience with them? I am not after "technical" BS boots, just long and hard wearing.
Re: Cheap Scarpas
Sun 27 May, 2012 5:36 pm
Have a look on Mainpeak in the clearance section for SL3's. I think they are $250 from memory. More than your $100 for the Navigators, but a much better and longer lasting boot (and undoubtedly hard wearing in every sense).
Re: Cheap Scarpas
Sun 27 May, 2012 8:27 pm
If you know Scarpas are a fit for you, then check out some of the o/s online stores. Half the price of buying them retail here, including postage! (I'm sure there's more about the local vs online debate elsewhere)
I had my Scarpa Treks for about 8 years. The soles wore out - unevenly because of my gait - while the leather remained intact. I've since bought some Gore-tex versions of the same thing - Kailash.
I had my Scarpa Treks for about 8 years. The soles wore out - unevenly because of my gait - while the leather remained intact. I've since bought some Gore-tex versions of the same thing - Kailash.
Re: Cheap Scarpas
Sun 27 May, 2012 10:49 pm
Thanks fellas. I'll have a squiz at 'em.
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