Salomon Quest 5 GTX.
Salomon Quest 5 GORE-TEX — 4D Advanced Chassis, nubuck/ripstop, Contagrip, OrthoLite, ~1 lb 5 oz per boot. Multi-day / backpacking mid. Amazon /dp/B0FP9MTRW4.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The backpacking default. Real ankle support under load, real Gore-Tex, real weight. Skip it for mellow day hikes — that is the X Ultra 5 or Moab 3.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
4D Advanced Chassis
Lateral support that stays planted on scree and sidehills with a 30+ lb pack. The reason this is a backpacking boot, not a day-hike mid.
Gore-Tex, Not a House Membrane
Seam-sealed GTX. Keeps creeks out and cooks feet on dry summer days — that trade is the product.
Lighter Than It Looks
About 1 lb 5 oz per boot on Salomon's card. Still heavier and taller than the X Ultra 5 Mid — by design.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Editorial seed — Quest 5 GTX /dp/B0FP9MTRW4 is the current Salomon backpacking boot (Switchback Best for Backpacking; OGL Best Ankle Support). Community scores will move with votes.
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