Red Dust, Black Cotton Mud: Hiking Boot Care in Nairobi, Season by Season
Hiking boot care in Nairobi comes down to four habits: clean off mud the same day, dry slowly away from heat, re-proof when water soaks in, and store boots cool and dry.
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Where Quechua Hiking Gear Fits on Kenyan Trails, From Karura Forest to Point Lenana
Quechua hiking gear is Decathlon’s affordable Alpine label. Here is what its NH, MH and Forclaz ranges mean, which pieces suit Kenyan trails, and how to buy it second-hand in Nairobi.
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UK 8, EU 42 or US 9? Getting Hiking Boot Sizes in Kenya Right Before You Climb
Hiking boot sizes in Kenya come with EU, UK and US labels that rarely match. Here is how to convert them, measure your feet and test the fit before you buy in Nairobi.
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The Moab and Its Siblings: A Kenyan Hiker’s Guide to Merrell Hiking Shoes
Which Merrell hiking shoes suit Kenyan trails? We compare the Moab 3, Moab 3 Mid, Moab Speed 2 and MQM 3, explain Merrell sizing and show what to check on a thrifted pair in Nairobi.
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Should You Buy Mammut in Kenya? Where the Swiss Brand Shines on Local Trails
Mammut began as a Swiss rope maker in 1862. Here is which Mammut jackets, packs and boots suit Kenyan trails, how the sizing fits and what to check when buying it thrifted in Nairobi.
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Lowa Hiking Boots for Kenyan Hikers: Which Model, Which Size, Which Trail
Which Lowa hiking boots suit Kenya? We match the Renegade, Camino and Tibet to Kenyan trails, explain Lowa sizing, and show what to check on a thrifted pair in Nairobi.
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From Italian Foothills to the Aberdares: Picking Scarpa Hiking Boots in Kenya
Which Scarpa hiking boots suit Kenya? We compare the R-Evo, ZG TRK, Mescalito and Terra for Kenyan trails, explain Scarpa’s fit, and show what to check on a thrifted pair in Nairobi.
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Buying Kilimanjaro Gear in Nairobi Before the Drive to Namanga
What Kilimanjaro gear in Nairobi you should buy yourself, what your climbing crew usually carries, how to layer for -20°C on summit night, and where to find it on Thika Road.
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Toe Room, Toe Bumpers and Bamboo Mud: What Keen Hiking Boots Do Well in Kenya
Keen hiking boots suit wide feet and wet Kenyan trails. Here is how the Targhee, Ridge Flex and Circadia compare, how Keen sizing runs, what to check on a thrifted pair and where to try them in Nairobi.
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Who Needs a Balaclava on Kenyan Mountains, and Where to Buy One in Nairobi
When a balaclava in Nairobi is worth buying, which fabric and cut suit Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro summit nights, how to wear it without fogging, and where to get one on Thika Road.
