Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Review

This boot has to be one of my favorite all time hiking/backpacking boots. Yes, it’s true nobody actually needs a backpacking boot for most hiking and backpacking, but I love the versatility this boot offers. Hiking on the sharp uneven rocks that litter our trails here in PA, this boot is a dream. It’s lighter than any other backpacking boot I can think of that offers this level of support and I love that you can customize the fit with the lace locks. Bonus, it basically takes no time to break a pair in. Yes, there are heavier and more supportive boots out there (I have them too), and yes there are plenty of lighter options too... plenty. I'm wearing something lighter now. But when it comes to finding that middle ground do it all boot, these are hard to beat.

[@whitemexican3923]

What model of boot like these would you recommend for a thru hike of CDT?

[@chaarstore]

This is the Salomon Quest - it's a great backpacking boot, certainly could handle hiking on the CDT. What's right for you would depend on a lot of factors though. Definitely worth trying a pair on.