hiking socks: Darn Tough vs Smartwool vs.... - WhiteBlaze
May 5, 2017 · I currently use Smartwool PhD ultralight merino wool hiking socks for my thru hikes. the problem is the durability of the sock is not what I expect for the price point. also, because it …
coolmax vs wool sock for summer hiking. - WhiteBlaze
Dec 11, 2012 · 1,971. The nice thing about wool is that washing methods for wool fit nicely with long distance hiking. 1. Soak in water for a couple of hours or overnight. 2. Use a little mild …
Hiking w/ wool and cotton socks. - WhiteBlaze
Jan 5, 2010 · Posts. 2,281. I never, ever, hike in cotton socks. They keep way too much moisture, are rough on the skin, and wear out quickly. I either hike in synthetics (mainly Thor-Lo brand) …
Goretex socks or neoprene/Seal Skin socks - WhiteBlaze
May 9, 2017 · Remember that the worst conditions is 30F and raining, 10F and snowing is much more comfy. Better than any Gore Tex sock. Hanz may be are owned by Seal Skinz. .5 mm …
hiking socks: Darn Tough vs Smartwool vs.... [Archive]
Jun 20, 2017 · I currently use Smartwool PhD ultralight merino wool hiking socks for my thru hikes. the problem is the durability of the sock is not what I expect for the price point. also, …
Ascend Brand Socks -- US Made - WhiteBlaze
Dec 27, 2014 · These handcrafted Ascend hiking socks are made with 100% U.S.-grown merino wool and all-American nylon and elastic yarns to make them sturdy, shrink-resistant, and so …
Anyone use the possum down socks? - WhiteBlaze
May 14, 2019 · For a regular backpacker/hiker... i think the possum down is the way to go. You could also hike in them if needed. They would make much better impromptu mittens if need …
Darn Tough Question [Archive] - WhiteBlaze
Feb 14, 2015 · Unfortunately, in discussions of this sort, folks throw Darn Tough around in a generic manner. It would help if folks would identify the particular variety of Dart Tough socks …
No show, ankle high, or regular length hiking socks? And
Jul 29, 2015 · I'll be buying a few pairs of merino hiking socks and was wondering what brand & style do you wear? I was thinking about getting the reg. length kind of socks because I figured …
Hiking shoes for hot and sweaty feet? - WhiteBlaze
May 2, 2022 · I also wear a thin lightweight low cut hiking sock, no gaiters. I make a point to at least at lunchtime to stop in a sunny spot, pop off the shoes, pull out the Superfeet liner, and …