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Does anyone use these:
https://www.amazon.ca/ArcticShield-B...1060415&sr=8-7
I love the idea that they could be worn on outside of any boot, since it's easy to maneuver in a saddle, however at $100 seem a bit steep for an add-on
Is there any diy hacks that folks use to add warmth without sweating while walking in?
Thanks
Before I bought good boots I used to wear a thin neoprene sock. It worked for me.
Personally I have not used them but others who have say they worked well, back in the day we used to call these mickey mouse boots. My strategy is to buy boots a little big and wear two pairs of wool socks, one thin pair and one thick pair, alternatively pack boots with wool inerts work well.
X2 for the Mickey Mouse boots. Bring extra socks, your feet tend to sweat a lot in them.
My feet stay warmer now that I use the under armour moisture wicking socks. Drier means warmer.
What kind of boots you want to UP?Quote:
Originally Posted by newbiehunter
Rubber insulated
Pack boot
Leather or man made, insulated lace up boots
Personal I would save my money and buy a good pair of Baffins. You take your foot out of those and its steaming. Its always good once and awhile to move. Remember most boot cold weather ratings are not rated for sitting its rated when moving so keep that in mind.
Try a pair of Bama socks
The thought process is - it goes over any bootQuote:
Originally Posted by gbk
So mid season - will over hiking boot (on windy day)
Later/wet season - will be over neoprene+rubber waterproof
Snowing season - will be over winter boot
Hmmmm I smell the next project ....
Btw ... I have down this for my bicycle shoes 40 years ago ...
it worked well in -15 C ....
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Originally Posted by newbiehunter
I've got a Heaterbodysuit I use in really cold conditions in stands that are large enough for it. It comes with a pair of boot covers and yes they do work. The problem I find with big boots such as Baffins is climbing using climbing sticks. would be totally fine in a big ladder stand or ground blind but hiking into a remote location and setting up climbing sticks would be difficult
I wear the -100 rated sorel glaciers. Would be a bit bulky if you had a long walk. Never get cold feet with these. I wear heavy weight pure wool British socks in them. I wear the same boot ice fishing if theres no deep slush. Baffins if theres slush but the Sorels are warmer and drier than the Baffins
No offence but i think the demand can not be met.Quote:
Originally Posted by newbiehunter
Not at least to have an usable ,comfortable and sturdy boot, especially usable while climbing trees -to use them saddle hunting.
Boot for reasonable good hiking-warmth-cold weather saddle hunting-waterproofenes is LaCrosse Alphaburly.
I use 15 years or so the same pair-800 gr insulation(nowadays they come up to 1600 gr)and works like a charm.
In very cold-thin and thick wool socks in the boot,that is it.
Worked in -20 moose hunt,works in saddle any winter(never saddle hunt though beyond -10 C).I love it.
Ended up getting these for $33 at bass pro..
If there is a will, there is way [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by gbk
What I meant was I already have all the boot wear I need, I just need some extra insulation on cooler than expected days.
I have the boot covers you posted. I got mine cheap on sale a couple years ago. They work great for me and I can stay out much longer. I put them overtop of bogs. I have thrown a hand warmer in the front when it’s really cold. You wouldn’t want to forget and try and walk or climb down in them by mistake. You’d probably end up eating S@!t!
Lol. Point taken [emoji1787][emoji1787]Quote:
Originally Posted by diverduck
Hopefully, won't forget to take them off.
Battery heated socks
I have a pair and swear by them. Just strapped them to my pack for tomorrow, about half hour ago.
Call me old school if you like,but,I still like good ol' fashion Kamik snowmobile boots with insulated snowmobile pants or insulated farmer johns.
trimmer 21
To be really "old school", you could add having a big bowl of oatmeal before heading out. Then you will be ready for anything. Fair disclosure "I am in no way connected to Quaker Oats".
rodmcd
That what we do every day on Moose hunt...
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Originally Posted by rodmcd