Bob Browning

Bob has been an avid backpacker and outdoorsman for well over a decade. Hailing from the beautiful state of Colorado, he now lives in the Ozarks Mountains of Arkansas with his wife, two amazing kids and dog, Hugo. He frequents the local state parks, wilderness areas, long distance trails all while passing on his love for the outdoors to his children. Bob has been a product reviewer for startup companies and larger outdoor brands for the past 8 years and loves to really examine gear to see if it'll hold up Adidas Terrex AX3.

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Adidas Terrex AX3

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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Adidas Terrex AX3 review The Adidas Terrex AX3 is Altra’s hiking-specific version of its popular Lone Peak trail running shoe. This feat[…]

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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} nbsp; | review The nbsp; | is an incredibly well-built hiking/backpacking boot that offers superb support and keeps wa[…]

Salomon Quest 4 GTX

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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Salomon Quest 4 GTX review The Salomon Quest 4 GTX hikers are well cushioned low-cut shoes that excel at daily wear and day hiking. They are affor[…]

Salomon Quest 4 GTX

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Quest 4 GTX: An improvement to a beloved boot Another high-quality entry to Salomon’s ever-expanding library of hiking boots, the Quest 4 GTX comes with fresh elements that make it a step-up ove[…]

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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} nbsp; | review The Yokota 2 is an affordable, and durable all-around hiking shoe. It excels at day hikes and daily wear. I wouldn’t tru[…]

KEEN Uneek

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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} KEEN Uneek review The KEEN Uneek hybrid sandal is an eye-catching, adaptive sandal that works well for short hikes, swallow sports, and daily wear[…]

Merrell Yokota 2

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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Merrell Yokota 2 review The Merrell Yokota 2 is a durable, hard-wearing hiking shoe that keeps your feet feeling fresh over long miles with it[…]