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See also my 5 Tips For Buying the Right Backpack, Video: How to Load a Backpack, all reviews of backpacking gear and ultralight backpacking gear, and my Gear Reviews page at The Big Outside for numerous stories with my picks for best gear and tips on buying gear

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For a few extra ounces, they also performed really well against gravel and questionable bushwhacks, and offered added arch support (which is a must-have for lengthy adventures since it helps reduce the likelihood of injury for those with medium to high arches)