Summer Gear Guide: The Best Summer Hiking Gear

Jeffrey Westbrook

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By Jenna Autuori

Carry essential tools and stay cool while hiking with our top gear picks.

Seriously Sure-Footed

Mesh vents on these grippy, cushioned Merrell Avian Light Ventilator hikers make them a favorite for warm-temperature wear. ($95, merrell.com)

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ginnycrandall wrote:

These look like great shoes. I have been thinking about buying a couple of pairs and adding them to my emergency kits (like from http://emergencypreparednow.com ), you know, just in case. You never know when disaster is going to strike and you are going to need a good pair of shoes!

9/15/2011 01:27:20 PM Report Abuse

morrison19097 wrote:

I love these shoes! I have been hiking/working out at the gym with them for the past few months and my feet are never tired. FYI: They are not waterproof, but dry quickly.

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