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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:45 PM | ||
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Need some good tips on keeping the 'ol feet warm in this horrendus weather!I've tried the feet warmers to no avail. When the toes get cold I'm ready to get down from the tree!Electric socks I've used stunk too.Any tips will be greatly appreciated. __________________ Half assed is better than expected
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:49 PM Last Edited By: joex3006 | ||
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I use these when its cold. Also make sure your boot are not constricting your feet.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:54 PM | ||
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i tie my boots up walking to the stand.
i untie them and loosen them up to not impede blood flow once i am in the stand. __________________ |
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:56 PM | ||
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the problem is when you walk in to your stand you work up a swet in your boots.get a thin pair of wick away socks and use a toe warmers always works for me ,i do know the make socks with pockets over the toes for warmers, but i think the wick away socks are the key __________________ HEY STU..
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:58 PM | ||
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| Wear a pair of wicking socks and then a pair of wool socks over those. Works for me. | ||
| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:02 PM | ||
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I do not use thick socks. Just a normal pair of socks and keep the tops of your boots laced (so you dont trip over them) but tied loose. Maybe a pair of toe warmers and foot warmers will help too. But the biggest mistake Ive seen people think is More the better, but actualy in this case less is better. Your feet will not sweat causing them to get cold and a pair of cotton socks will let them have air flow __________________ New baby girl born Nov 1st!!!!!
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:03 PM | ||
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Assuming you have a good pair of boots...... __________________ New baby girl born Nov 1st!!!!!
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:05 PM | ||
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Get yourself a good pair of ruber boots at least 1500 thinsulate. Then buy a pair of socks that have a small pocket on top of the toes for a foot warmer. Do not put the foot warmer in till you settle down on your stand. I have never been cold since I started using this system. I have every boot you can think off.
For real cold days I have a pair of Rockys 1000 thinslate, one pair of sweat absorbing socks, then I put on the light socks with the pocket and I top it off with a pair of Marino wool socks. I actually toast in them, but with a good feeling. __________________ "Dont complain about your problems. There is always someone worst off then you."
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:06 PM | ||
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:09 PM | ||
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My friend told me a little thing that i tried and it worked. Put your hunting boots one without socks. Walk to your stand get in your stand and still leave your feet in your boots without socks. Then once your feet start to freeze put your socks on to warm them up. Trust me it works. Your feet get cold not because of sweat because they are being exposed. Your feet will get warm once you put your socks on... __________________ FIRE IT UP!!!!!
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:18 PM | ||
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1,400 grams of Thinsulate keep my feet toasty... __________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and Statistics.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:37 PM | ||
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muck boots and wool socks __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:48 PM Last Edited By: wojtowicza | ||
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thats what i use. 1200 and never get cold.  __________________ Soccer-Mom Pro-Staffer
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:55 PM | ||
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I got the Rocky Arctic Bear Claws with 1400 grams of insulation - my feet are the last thing to get cold. Amazingly enough, I also wear them in the warm weather during off-season scouting and the feet don't sweat. __________________ Please don't shoot my avatar.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:57 PM | ||
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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item ...
Those and a pair of silk liners , then cover your whole boot with the Boot Blanket and you'll be toasty. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=000 ... __________________ The 4 seasons - Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer and Hunting Season
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:57 PM | ||
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| muck boots and wool socks. If you're hunting back to back days, a boot dryer is great for getting the moisture out of your boots from the day before. You may also try putting a rubber backed carpet square on your stand to keep your feet off the metal. | ||
| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:58 PM | ||
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| Rocky boots may keep you warm but don't expect them to keep you dry for much more than a year or so. | ||
| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:58 PM | ||
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Quote: Me Too...I got the Rocky Arctic Bear Claws with 1400 grams of insulation __________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and Statistics.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:00 PM | ||
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Quote: The last pair I had lasted 6 years...but don't expect them to keep you dry for much more than a year or so. __________________ There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and Statistics.
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:01 PM | ||
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Rocky boots may keep you warm but don't expect them to keep you dry for much more than a year or so. havent had an issue with that. __________________ Soccer-Mom Pro-Staffer
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:36 PM | ||
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buy boots 1 size to big it works for me __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:41 PM | ||
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what seedog saidi wear regular socks then i put a pair of regular dress socks over top (like the ones you would wear with a suit)when i get to the base of my stand or spot on the ground i put my wool socks on and leave them untied __________________ i pay to hunt here....do you "pay to hike here"
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:53 PM | ||
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| What I did was got the ice breaker insulated boot blankets. But I take my boots off and through 1-2 hand warmers in there and my feet with 1 pair of socks on and I can sit for hours with no problem. | ||
| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:55 PM | ||
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my dads old trick was to put "mum" antiperspirant on the bottoms of your feet, your feet dont sweat and wont get cold. __________________ Welcome to New Jersey Whiner!
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 3:57 PM | ||
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Quote: yeah! spray them doggies down.
my dads old trick was to put "mum" antiperspirant on the bottoms of your feet, your feet dont sweat and wont get cold. |
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 4:08 PM | ||
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| Silk liners, a heavy pair of wool socks and boots. I have several different pairs I use depending on the temperature. Make sure they're not too tight. Sometimes guys put on extra socks and this only makes things worse by restricting circulation. | ||
| Posted: 21 Nov 2007 8:46 AM | ||
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It was cold this weekend in NY and it was the first time I used the Icebreaker Boot Blankets. They did the trick. I have 600 gram thinsulate boots which were great for still hunting and walking. But when you get in a stand for a couple hours they get a bit cold, but that is when you use the boot blankets. Good combo. I figure any more insulation in the boots and walking or still hunting would be too hot.
If you need something tomorrow, get some of the toe warmer heat pads. |
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| Posted: 21 Nov 2007 8:48 AM | ||
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| Goto Realtree.com They just posted an article all about this. Some real good tips. | ||
| Posted: 21 Nov 2007 12:58 PM Last Edited By: huntfishNJ | ||
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UPS just delivered my ArcticShield Boot Insulators.
They're a little different than the IceBreakers Boot Blankets. The ArcticShields are thin, and work by retaining and reflecting your own heat. IceBreakers slowly let your heat out through the thick insulation, but the ArcticShields are supposed to retain your heat. (Stated on the package as 97% of body heat captured and returned). They're only 8oz. and roll up to fit in your pack. $52.90 delivered. I ordered them Monday night from Cabelas, and got them just now. I'll let y'all know after Monday's muzzy all day sit how they work out. __________________ "Rednecks, white socks and Blue Ribbon Beer."
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| Posted: 21 Nov 2007 1:23 PM | ||
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take jack with you ,and when you start getting cold take a sip ....lol ...a good ol' boy tol me dat once and isa say dat wassa good idea
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