[pct-l] Contacts and....hiking boots??

[boliviahike at hotmail.com (Trek 2000)]

Hi Todd, I hiked in 2000 and I used daily disposables. I found them 
excellent. The advantage of these over 2-weekly disposables or monthly, is 
that you don't have to carry solution so this really helps on the weight 
front. The lenses themselves are very light and I just sent 10 or so in 
every re-supply box. I would really recommend this as it is better for your 
eyes to wear the dailies and also more hygenic, given that you should have 
clean hands for removing, cleaning and soaking lenses and putting them in. 
It is more expensive however, so this may be a factor.

Hope that helps
Singing Wolf


>From: "todd kimmel" <tkimmel2@hotmail.com>
>To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] Contacts and....hiking boots??
>Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 14:15:43 -0500
>
>As an inexperienced  hiker preparing for an '04 PCT thru-hike, I find my 
>mind being consumed with hundres of questions that seem to exit my head 
>shortly after entering.  I've recenetly decided to start writing these 
>questions down regardless of how trivial they might be.  Anyways, here's a 
>couple of things that I'm wondering about:
>
>Contacts -  For those hiker's not blessed with 20 20 vision, what is the 
>best way to handle optical assistance.  Are disposable contacts fairly 
>common on the trail? I suppose picking up solution along the way is not too 
>difficult?  Does proper sanitation become an  issue?  Do some people scrap 
>the whole contact thing and just wear glasses?
>
>Hiking Boots -  I've heard that some people prefer sneakers/running shoes 
>over hiking boots?  What is the norm on the trail?  Does anyone reccomend 
>certain brands?  I have a nice pair of REI boots but I'm not sure about 
>durability and lifespan.  Typically how many pairs of shoes will a 
>thu-hiker go thru?
>
>
>Thanks for all the help.....more questions to come.
>
>Todd
>
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