I don't hunt "the west" but I do hike the west and hunt and backpack in rocky and occasionally wet conditions. I like backpacking boots for what I do, and have run through multiple pairs of Asolo and Vasque. The Vasque last longer, but the Asolo seem to fit better and are more comfortable. I ran Asolo FSN 95's until they quit making them. I am on my first pair of Salomon Quest 4G and just did a rocky 16 mile overnighter in them. I am impressed so far, we will see how they hold up. I guess that's yet another vote for the Salomons. FWIW, I am not hiking or hunting in extreme cold.
