Nuts
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Who has walked the Tundra and dealt with tussocks and hippy heads? What is your go to foot wear. Do you thinks its easy or horrible. Any tips?
My personal experience is it sucks. I can push through it. I enjoy where its at. Not doing it. I have used Muck boots, waders and leather hiking boots. Leather boots a no go. That was the first foot where I tried. After 1 day I packed them away. Neoprene waders worked well. I am wearing them anyhow when rafting. But a bit heavy to pack if not rafting. Muck boots worked pretty good. The only issue is the rare unseen hole that is deeper then the boot is tall. This year I was thinking of using gators and a goretex boot. Tbd
My only tip for hiking the tundra is follow Caribou trails. I found them easier to walk with less hippy heads. The down side is they are typically full of water and have holes you can't see. That can be dicey with a pack on. The holes aren't swallow you hole but just deeper. Did find one that I caught myself with my hands. My foot never touched the bottom. I didnt use trekking poles at the time.
My personal experience is it sucks. I can push through it. I enjoy where its at. Not doing it. I have used Muck boots, waders and leather hiking boots. Leather boots a no go. That was the first foot where I tried. After 1 day I packed them away. Neoprene waders worked well. I am wearing them anyhow when rafting. But a bit heavy to pack if not rafting. Muck boots worked pretty good. The only issue is the rare unseen hole that is deeper then the boot is tall. This year I was thinking of using gators and a goretex boot. Tbd
My only tip for hiking the tundra is follow Caribou trails. I found them easier to walk with less hippy heads. The down side is they are typically full of water and have holes you can't see. That can be dicey with a pack on. The holes aren't swallow you hole but just deeper. Did find one that I caught myself with my hands. My foot never touched the bottom. I didnt use trekking poles at the time.
