Crispi Nevada or Summit - warm weather backpack hunting

Fireguy

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How do the Idaho's compare to a Salomon Quest 4d? I love the Quests, just looking for a boot that is NOT insulated and a little bit stiffer. The Quests started giving me trouble last year in southern AZ. Steep rocky side hills and a heavy pack made it feel as if the Salomons were collapsing and slipping just a little. Most of my hunts are hot weather so I don't really want a insulated boot, just a stiffer boot.
 

blackovis

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The Idaho's are going to be a lot better with a heavy load than those Quest 4D. I've done plenty of side hilling through scree and loose dirt with a 50-100 lb pack and have never felt like my boots are letting me down in terms of support. The Idaho is a pretty incredible boot and I would highly recommend it over anything in it's category.


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blackdog

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The Idaho's are going to be a lot better with a heavy load than those Quest 4D. I've done plenty of side hilling through scree and loose dirt with a 50-100 lb pack and have never felt like my boots are letting me down in terms of support. The Idaho is a pretty incredible boot and I would highly recommend it over anything in it's category.


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What is the Nevada's category? The non-insulated version looks to be only .2 lbs less than the insulated Guide boot. Is the Nevada supposed to be a lighter weight boot? I've been wearing non-insulated Kenetrek Mtn Extreme's and love them but just looking for something lighter weight and a bit cooler while hiking the arid hills of Oregon sheep country all summer and fall.
 

blackovis

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It's not a super lightweight boot but it is lighter than the Mountain Extreme and in my opinion a much better boot overall. The PU midsole with Vibram outsole on the Nevada is superior to the EVA foam midsoles and Kenetrek's outsole in the Mountain Extreme in terms of long term longevity and support. All of the Crispi boots that have the ABSS system also fit better and more comfortably IMHO. If you are a full leather boot guy, the Nevadas are your option, the Wyoming are an even lighter option while still maintaining all of the pre-mentioned attributes.


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OP
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I just picked up the Nevada's too. I love the Idaho so much, I couldn't help but try the Nevadas. They'll be on my feet early Saturday morning to test them out. If the Nevadas are anything like the Idaho, then I may only be buying crispi boots for the rest of time...
 

blackovis

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The main differences are height and weight. Some guys prefer the lower mid style boot feel or they want a little less weight so they choose the Wyoming. I prefer the Idaho because I like a slightly higher boot but I wouldn't say there is any difference in terms of ankle support between the two. Both are great boots, just comes down to personal preference really.


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