Slippers???

[bullfisher]

A backcountry partner of mine, swears by bringing some sort of light footwear, like slippers, on extended hunts. It seems like a good idea when your out there, to be able to get out of your boots when the sun goes down or in the middle of the night. But I just can't bring myself to pack extra weight in footwear!  Who else packs slippers and what kind?

[lghtnquik]

Quite a few pack Nike Free's along they are comfy and weigh just a few oz.

[sirmissalot]

Absolutely. I refuse to wear them but a buddy of mine brings crocs... They are very light I know that.

[washelkhunter]

Mocossins or water shoes. You have to have something other then boots. Crocs look like clown shoes.

[kentrek]

Unless you plan on spending lots of time "hanging out" in camp i dont see the point in packing "camp" shoes

Just spend your time hunting then you dont need to pack camp shoes

[jackelope]

Unless you plan on spending lots of time "hanging out" in camp i dont see the point in packing "camp" shoes

Just spend your time hunting then you dont need to pack camp shoes

Hunting in the dark?

I bring crocs. A lot more comfortable when it's time to take the boots off. Also a lot easier if you have to get up to take a wizz in the middle of the night. At a few oz's, I'd much rather hook them on the outside of my pack than have to worry about tripping over my boot laces in the dark or cutting my foot going barefoot. And it's not a fashion show so I don't care if they look like clown shoes. I will probably change to a minimalist shoe this year for better traction and support than croc's and it keeps the sand and gravel out for creek crossings if needed. I'd rather keep my boots dry.

[Smossy]

Id always take these along, multi-use. Stalking, lounging in camp, extra insulation, they go right over your boots to reduce noise - they say by about 80%

[sirmissalot]

I use those to slip over my boots smossy but those won't work for camp shoes they are much too big since they are designed to go over your hunting boots. They do work well for stalking though and a nice alternative to stalking in socks.

I have a light pair of flips flops I throw in but they aren't the best. Never ran into the creek crossing issue, my flip flops would not work well for that.

They do have camo crocs that look a little less clown like and help you blend in at night when you are draining the lizard so nothing sneaks up on you. Stealth peeing. In crocs. Heck yeah.

[270Flat]

A pair of flip flops for me. Take up little space, and let your feet air out.

[casey58]

I brought my nike frees last year.  The spot I hunt is a 30 mile hike each way and being able to take the boots off is a huge plus!

[PolarBear]

I use my house slippers that look like bunnies.  Unfortunately every now and then I am attacked by eagles and coyotes.

[Smossy]

I use those to slip over my boots smossy but those won't work for camp shoes they are much too big since they are designed to go over your hunting boots. They do work well for stalking though and a nice alternative to stalking in socks.

I have a light pair of flips flops I throw in but they aren't the best. Never ran into the creek crossing issue, my flip flops would not work well for that.

They do have camo crocs that look a little less clown like and help you blend in at night when you are draining the lizard so nothing sneaks up on you. Stealth peeing. In crocs. Heck yeah.

True, Maybe Ill look into some cheap lil slips myself. Sounds logical to be able to take off boots to relax your feet or even dry your boots out over a fire.

[vandeman17]

I have a pair of really light weight camo slip on shoes that I bring. I wear them when I have to run to the store or around town but they are also perfect around camp. They are soft besides the soles so they take up no room in the bag.

[bullfisher]

I brought my nike frees last year.  The spot I hunt is a 30 mile hike each way and being able to take the boots off is a huge plus!

 Ok, I'm almost sold on the crocs. The nike free runs are light and sweet but are 100$.
 I have to ask casey, where are you able to go in this state that's 30 miles in on foot from any other access?

[sirmissalot]

I brought my nike frees last year.  The spot I hunt is a 30 mile hike each way and being able to take the boots off is a huge plus!

 Ok, I'm almost sold on the crocs. The nike free runs are light and sweet but are 100$.
 I have to ask casey, where are you able to go in this state that's 30 miles in on foot from any other access?

  30 miles... wow

I thought 10 miles in on foot was ridiculous