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I wore only the thinnest injinji liners with my hiking boots for the entire Frances. I never got a blister. I trained in them for 8 months before I went. I have foot and ankle problems that require a close boot and tight ankle support. Thicker socks are painful and make my ankles wobble. They do...
There are two versions of the Lone Peak; besides the standard LP, there’s a sturdier version called the all-weather mid, that is supposed to be water resistant. It has a sturdier sole and more ankle support. I tried and returned the regular LP at REI. I loved the wide toe box, the 0 drop and...
I bought a pair of the Ziphers hiking shorts. I’ve tested the zip-and-pee feature and it seems to work as advertised. I haven’t been able to test them on a hike here in Phoenix. However, they have become my new favorite workout shorts. They are made of a thick, stretchy material that’s really...
I have an IPhone 13 and just switched my U.S. service (Mint Mobile) to an esim. I ordered a SIM card from Orange with a Spanish number from Amazon. It got good reviews online. I’ll activate it once I land. It was more expensive than purchasing a card once I arrive, but I wanted to try it out...
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