This is a field log + a systems lab.
I write about:
Mountaineering gear (field-tested, no marketing fluff)
Expedition prep (what actually breaks, what actually fixes it)
Travel + routes (what I’d repeat, what I’d never do again)
Systems & operations (clean books, clean workflows, less chaos)
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If you want decisions, trade-offs, and honest constraints: welcome.
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McGyver Heel Lock: EVA Pads + Tape for Expedition Boots
Heel lift in expedition boots doesn’t automatically mean you bought the wrong size. Most of the time, it’s a rear-volume mismatch — not a length issue. Here’s how I stabilized my heel using U-shaped EVA pads and tape, without crushing the instep or compromising circulation in cold conditions.