LINEOFDEFENSE
Plinker
My feet get cold in winter...extremely (two pair of wool socks) cold. I am getting back into hunting and purchasing "quality" gear for my son and I. We will be walking through deep snow, then sitting in one position for hours. I need gear to cover that. I seek the actual experience and tips from those in the know. Please try to be to the point and specific to the topic.
From what I've researched so far online, I know we need two pair of socks, one moisture wicking, one high quality wool outer sock. Waterproof boots, but no galoshes so that we don't slip slide down hillsides or twist ankles in the brush. I recently read thinsulate boots need a minimum 1000g if hunter is going to be sitting in one spot for a long time.
I know there are heated disposable liners on the market, I have tried them and agree they do help. On a side note, I love those little hand warmers. I throw one in each pocket and its like a little finger sauna when you need. However, I would rather have permanent gear that I don't have to upgrade later and/or functions when I need it. I even thought about getting the rechargeable heated soles, but don't know if they work that well.
Thank you in advance for your help and "first hand" accounts. To be clear, I am not interested in the best value boots, I am wealthy
. No seriously, I would rather spend $200 on a pair of boots, than $100 and not want to stay out hunting because my toes are so cold. Not that looks are much of a concern, but I would also prefer non-camo patterns, that way we can wear them during other occasions as well. To each their own, but the camo winter coat at the grocery store just never was the look I was going for.
But, maybe that's why I'm asking for assistance from guys like that now
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From what I've researched so far online, I know we need two pair of socks, one moisture wicking, one high quality wool outer sock. Waterproof boots, but no galoshes so that we don't slip slide down hillsides or twist ankles in the brush. I recently read thinsulate boots need a minimum 1000g if hunter is going to be sitting in one spot for a long time.
I know there are heated disposable liners on the market, I have tried them and agree they do help. On a side note, I love those little hand warmers. I throw one in each pocket and its like a little finger sauna when you need. However, I would rather have permanent gear that I don't have to upgrade later and/or functions when I need it. I even thought about getting the rechargeable heated soles, but don't know if they work that well.
Thank you in advance for your help and "first hand" accounts. To be clear, I am not interested in the best value boots, I am wealthy
. No seriously, I would rather spend $200 on a pair of boots, than $100 and not want to stay out hunting because my toes are so cold. Not that looks are much of a concern, but I would also prefer non-camo patterns, that way we can wear them during other occasions as well. To each their own, but the camo winter coat at the grocery store just never was the look I was going for. But, maybe that's why I'm asking for assistance from guys like that now
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