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 Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Winter Camping and Activities Best Winter Boots Reply
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| dhfish |
12/08/2021 11:38AM For the tent if you are planning to stay reasonably close to the EP and do day trips I have found an insulated ice pop-up to work really well. Not recommended for long trips obviously, but it fits on the toboggan just fine, and houses a sheepherder stove easily. |
| Portage99 |
12/08/2021 09:56AM Good advice. I will try that. These boots are okay for now. I have trouble finding good footwear that I am happy with. I am sure I will keep searching. The only shoe I have ever loved 100% is my Keen Targhee boots. I love those things, keep buying more. I just wish they would last longer. |
| Jaywalker |
12/08/2021 09:19AM Good luck with them - I hope they work out really well for you. If there is enough room inside, you could try adding an extra wool felt insole inside the liner for extra warmth. I do this almost all the time instead of wearing a second pair of socks. I’m convinced a lot of heat is lost out the bottom of your feet. So is the US military, who put nearly a full inch on the bottom of their extreme cold weather boots. I usually use a 1/4 inch insole, but have nearly 1/2 for when it’s really cold. Better cushion too. |
| Portage99 |
12/06/2021 02:02PM Thank you so much for all the great suggestions. I decided to try and shop local so I could try on the boots. I hate playing tag with companies having to send them back when they don’t fit. So, a while back a store here had a sale. It was a pretty good sale on boots. I had trouble finding any of these exact recommendations. I did find a brand recommend. I bought a pair of Kamik Canuck. I just tried them out in -4/ -27 windchill. They worked really well. I just had on one pair of smart wool socks. After about 45 minutes I could have put on a second pair of socks. But I was not uncomfortable. Just began noticing a little cold. Once I walked through some drifts that Cole disappeared.So, I am happy with my purchase. They are a bit heavy but that is a better work-out. I love the cinches by the ankle as I like that support. See photos.    
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| santacruz |
11/26/2021 07:19AM I ice fish in a pair of Baffin's, warmest boots I have had. |
| Savage Voyageur |
10/20/2021 11:41AM I will suggest getting a pair of Baffin Impact boots. They are polar rated and will accept snowshoes. I stand on the ice for hours and my feet are warm. They have a multi layer liner. If you are looking for warm feet all day long these are what you need. |
| NotLight |
10/15/2021 10:08PM "I found 4-season tents a bit difficult to set up in the cold. And they seem like overkill for Minnesota because you almost never have a huge snow load or high winds. You can get a floorless tipi from companies like seek outside that have a stove jack. Or you can get a floorless pyramid tent like this. The floorless tents are nice because you can just shake off most of the condensation/frost. Use a tarp for the floor or just sleep on the ice/snow on a sleeping pad. |
| ssava |
10/06/2021 09:54AMPortage99: So, I have been wanting a four-season tent, if you have recommendation on that. |
| ssava |
10/04/2021 03:58PMPortage99: "Thanks for all the suggestions. REI does not have many of these exact models, but I might buy the boots elsewhere....and, buy a tent from REI! My tent leaked this weekend! Even after I recently resealed the seams. So, I have been wanting a four-season tent, if you have recommendation on that. |
| Portage99 |
10/03/2021 08:22PM Thanks for all the suggestions. REI does not have many of these exact models, but I might buy the boots elsewhere....and, buy a tent from REI! My tent leaked this weekend! Even after I recently resealed the seams. So, I have been wanting a four-season tent, if you have recommendation on that. I found a bunch of Kamik models. Is this design your referring to? Kamik Nation |
| ssava |
09/29/2021 09:06AM I took advice from others on this forum making sure to find ones with removable liners. For the price, the kamik nation plus is really hard to beat. Kevin Callahan, the Happy Camper on youtube is also a fan! |
| Minnesotian |
09/28/2021 06:15PM I really like the Columbia Fairbanks. I actually find them too hot if I am hiking and then wear them indoors for too long. Good traction and lightweight. Columbia Fairbanks However, if you are going hiking in any snow with some depth to it, and it is below 15 degrees, I nothing beats mukluks. |
| Model94 |
09/23/2021 07:46PM if by "hiking" you mean mainly active vs sedentary activities, the Solomon x ultra tracks or toundras are very nice. Traction is really good and they are plenty warm if you are out snowshoeing etc. |
| mirth |
09/08/2021 09:39AMrightsideup: "Get an extra set of liners too. " That's great advice, especially if you're gonna be out on a trip! |
| rightsideup |
08/26/2021 07:40AM Get an extra set of liners too. |
| Portage99 |
08/09/2021 10:16PM Thank you! |
| mirth |
08/09/2021 11:48AM I have Sorel Glacier XT boots on my wishlist for the future. They are what the BSA issues for their Okpik winter camping participants at the Scout base on Moose Lake. Makes my Sorel pac boots look like moccassins. |
| Portage99 |
08/07/2021 09:04AM I received a very nice REI gift card from my previous employer as a parting gift. I'd like to buy some warm snow hiking boots, focus on warmth and traction. I typically buy men's boots as I like the design and color better. |
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