Hiking Tip: Shoelaces

Now even though I’ve proved myself a bit of a fan when it comes to having a good excuse to stop and catch my breath on the track, I’m even more of a fan of finding ways to deal with annoying little things that happen when hiking, namely… having your shoelaces continually come undone.

Trust me, I’d tried everything! Double knot, triple knot and even the running shoe technique of lock laces*. Still no joy… in my frustration I gave up and changed!

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I know it seems like a no-brainer, but hey… sometimes it takes me a while!

*BTW, I love that there are whole sites committed to shoe laces. Sigh… the tribes one finds on the internet!

Q: What’s your top tip when it comes to hiking shoes?

Writer, producer and content creator by trade, search and rescue volunteer by passion, Caro Ryan started LotsaFreshAir.com to inspire, teach and encourage people to get into hiking and the outdoors safely.

It’s all about connecting people to wild places in meaningful ways, so they can look after themselves, their mates and these precious places we visit.

She teaches wilderness navigation, authored the book, ‘How to Navigate’ and hosts, ‘Rescued - an Outdoor Podcast for Hikers and Adventurers.

In the bottom of her pack you'll find coffee grounds, instant noodles past their used by date and an insatiable curiosity.

Bushwalking & Hiking Tips from an Unexpected Outdoors Chick

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