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Originally Posted by Cameron Swift
Any recommendations for hiking boots, jacket and a small backpack for dayhiking? I'm practically a beginner, so don't want to spend too much right away.
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Hey Cameron. I see a lot of people suggesting goretex jackets. Personally, I think that is kind of overkill if you are just getting started. For the price of a light goretex jacket ($250-300), you could get a good rainshell ($100-120), a nice pair of hiking pants ($80-100), and a good daypack ($50-100).
For the boots, IMO opinion comfort is the most important factor, so I'd suggest heading into a few outdoor shops (Campers Village, Atmosphere, The Norsemen...anything but MEC really) and try on boost until you find something that works well for you. A good pair of hiking socks would also be a really good investment.