Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Backpack Hunting Meindl Story -- A Sad One.

The Perfects were perfect for me, as long as my knees let me use them, that is.

Had to switch to the Borneos (w/o Gore) and Islands (with Gore) and my knees are fine.

But, two seasons are the most I am getting out of those. In 2009 I wrecked one new pair in just short of 30 days, guiding 3 clients back to back on Dall Sheep 1:1. 3 for 3 on Rams but down one pair of boots after that.

Guys at Meindl did not believe me - until I showed pictures of what we had done.

Guy just caught himself before saying something stupid like "Ye, well, thats not what they are meant to do..."

I could read that on his face, though.

I still Meindl (the Islands), because my feet and knees are happy. Sure wish I would get the miles like out of the Perfects, though.

Have to admit, I rarely am able to provide for a decent wear/dry/rest/alternate pairs routine, as they like to advice.

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