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Bedrock Cairn Evo vs Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight is the lighter option — 119 g lighter than the Bedrock Cairn Evo (48% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Bedrock Cairn Evo Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb
Brand Bedrock Darn Tough
Category Footwear Footwear
Bedrock Cairn Evo
249 g

Ademend en licht minimalistisch sandaal met 249g per sandaal, sterke grip en duurzaam voor rots- en trail-wandelen

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Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight
130 g

Merino wool hiking socks with lifetime guarantee. Per pair.

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Bedrock Cairn Evo vs Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight wins — at 130 g it is 119 g (48%) lighter than the Bedrock Cairn Evo (249 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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