I’m Hiking Half Dome and I Have the Boots To Prove It!

Catchy title?  Maybe not.  Anyways, I am hiking Half Dome in August still.  If you follow along then you know I’ve been training…hills for days.  This weekend I have a 12 mile, 35oo ft elevation gain hike planned with my partner in crime for this adventure.  I have my boots and am working on breaking them in.  I know all about running shoes, but this is my first go around with hiking boots.  I think I settled on some that will be great.  Big shout out to the awesome guy at REI who helped me decide and recommended I try the Vasque Breeze.  

Now I need to decide on which 100oz Camelbak I should get?  I had no idea there are so many choices! Anyone out there have any tips, tricks, or hacks I should know?