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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Solo Tripping Long trip footwear |
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06/03/2015 06:33PM
I'm doing a three week traveling solo trip this September and was wondering what the best footwear system is for this. The boots that I have are waterproof and I really like them but after a couple of long days of portaging they tend to irritate the back of my leg.
06/06/2015 07:40AM
For hard travel days I use OTB abyss with Chota Caney Fork waterproof socks for cold days in the cold water. If the weather is nice I just wear the boots.
For day trips from layover camps on warm days or to go out fishing I use my Keen Newports. I can also wear them in camp if I want.
For in camp I have my Patagonia Maui Moc. It has a great sole for walking around camp, fleece lining for warmth and very light. They are like slippers in camp.
Yes I bring 3 pairs of footwear but for me each serves a necessary purpose.
For day trips from layover camps on warm days or to go out fishing I use my Keen Newports. I can also wear them in camp if I want.
For in camp I have my Patagonia Maui Moc. It has a great sole for walking around camp, fleece lining for warmth and very light. They are like slippers in camp.
Yes I bring 3 pairs of footwear but for me each serves a necessary purpose.
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06/06/2015 07:22PM
I where Lacrosse water boots, for a little warmth and I don't like wet feet, I just walk 40 miles in them, there very comfy to me, but I where them alot doing different stuff, but most people hate them, there to bulky for them.
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06/06/2015 11:09PM
quote housty9: "I where Lacrosse water boots, for a little warmth and I don't like wet feet, I just walk 40 miles in them, there very comfy to me, but I where them alot doing different stuff, but most people hate them, there to bulky for them. "
Another fan of La Crosse footwear. In September I like the over-the-calf neoprene. Very comfy. I also bring Crocs for around camp...they are light and dry easily.
I always wondered why somebody didn't do something about that. Then I realized I am somebody. Lily Tomlin
06/06/2015 11:17PM
...forgot to mention...socks are the key. When I'm wearing the tall boots I wear 2 pair of thin boot liners. I find this prevents hot spots on long portages..
I always wondered why somebody didn't do something about that. Then I realized I am somebody. Lily Tomlin
06/08/2015 05:29PM
quote boonie: "What boots do you have, bennojr?"
I have the Lacrosse boots as well. I love them but a bit worried about three weeks with them. Got soreness a couple weeks ago doing the Lady Chain in two nights and once doing the Perent River and back on an overnight... back before the burn.
06/08/2015 06:39PM
quote bennojr: "I looked at them at Cabelas and tried them on there, then bought them on line way cheaper.quote housty9: "Mine are the Aerohead 3.5MM, work great for shoulder seasons for me. "
Where did you get them. I'd like to have a look. Kinda leaning toward Caney Forks with hippies. Got a bonus today otherwise no way. lol."
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