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#170367 - 10/10/12 11:09 PM Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack? [Re: HikingChump]
Gershon member Registered: 07/08/11 Posts: 1110 Loc: Colorado	If by sneakers, you mean something like Keds or Converse, they will work fine. Lots of people used to hike in them. The only thing I'd suggest not using is running shoes as they don't grip well on the trail. _________________________ http://48statehike.blogspot.com/
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Should I get shoes or a backpack?	HikingChump	10/10/12 11:05 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Gershon	10/10/12 11:09 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	rockchucker22	10/10/12 11:21 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	balzaccom	10/11/12 12:04 AM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Barefoot Friar	10/11/12 04:44 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	HikingChump	10/13/12 11:24 AM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	ETSU Pride	10/13/12 11:53 AM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Barefoot Friar	10/13/12 10:42 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	lori	10/15/12 10:18 AM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	ndwoods	10/13/12 11:38 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	HikingChump	10/14/12 04:09 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Samoset	10/15/12 10:31 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	HikingChump	10/14/12 05:38 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Pika	10/14/12 06:22 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Barefoot Friar	10/14/12 08:57 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	Barefoot Friar	10/14/12 08:59 PM
Re: Should I get shoes or a backpack?	TomD	10/14/12 09:51 PM