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Peter Bevan

Best men's backpacking boots 2025: Top picks

Adventure content creator Tommy Brady on a backpacking trip - (Tommy Brady)

If you’re planning a backpacking trip, you’re going to need appropriate footwear.

Usually, you’ll be contending with varying terrain and adverse weather, both of which will need heavy-duty shoes which can cope with more than your average pavement. So, as a general rule, you’ll want a pair of sturdy hiking boots.

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