Whether you're heading to an Everest base camp or are trying something a little less daunting, one of the most important components is your footwear. A base camp is where you set up for your trek, and probably stay on the way back, too. You may stay in a tent or in a cabin, depending on which mountain you're planning on climbing.

You can't rely on a pair of regular winter boots – you'll need to buy a pair of base camp boots. Here, we look at one of the most popular North Face base camp boots:

The North Face AVXM base camp boot is one of the most popular styles of base camp footwear. It looks like a rain boot, but is flexible, soft and warm. It also comes with a removable sock liner to keep your feel warm. Choose from a stylish yellow and black pair of North Face base camp boots,, or opt for sleek black and white North Face base camp boots and keep things classic.

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