A30 and Hiking Boots

[hringleby]

Hi all,

Does anyone have experience packing hiking boots in the end compartments of the Aeronaut 30? I'm thinking one boot in each, and on the smaller side - men's size 7.5. Feasible or is this a non-starter?

Thanks,
Harry

[BigBadD]

Just tried and my size 8 hiking boots just fit one into each end compartment of Aeronaut 30. But it’s tight fit and will depend on ankle height and rigidity of your hiking boot material.

[AlaskaGirl]

Greetings,
Yes. Mr. Tom Bihn provided a great photo, too! Check it out here: https://forums.tombihn.com/packing-l...aut-45%60.html

Good luck! elisa

[hringleby]

Great, thanks very much for your replies! Although I appreciate the photo, I'm hoping to avoid packing the boots in the main compartment in the way that Tom did.

Cheers,
Harry

[aedifica]

Welcome to the Forums, @hringleby!

[BWeaves]

My general rule is wear the boots and pack the smaller shoes.

[pammy]

Yes, indeed, your hiking boots will fit in the end pockets of an A30. Here are photos of men’s size 9 hiking boots in my A30. I tried to fit both into one pocket, but couldn’t zip it up. However, one in each pocket works great, plus you can add other things to the pockets in order to maximize the space.

[hringleby]

Fantastic! Thanks for the photo's!

[hringleby]

Welcome to the Forums, @hringleby!

Thank you! Lots of great information here :-)

[hringleby]

My general rule is wear the boots and pack the smaller shoes.

I've done that but prefer not to, especially as my trips are often a mix of hiking + urban adventures, so I'm spending a lot of time in the lighter shoes