Slippers???

[Andrew]

Go fast and light has a pair of flip flops that weigh under an ounce!  I've debated this too since last year I'd pull my boots and socks off as soon as I got back to camp and would walk around barefoot.  I've debated bringing approach shoes as well for the haul in and out and maybe at camp, but this is contrary to what I'm trying to achieve this year (going lighter).

[RockChuck]

Having something to cross creeks in and wear at night to cool and air my feet is a must for me, I take a pair of cheap light crock like sandels.

[Bigshooter]

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

I guess you have never woke up in the night and needed to go to the bathroom?  Or you take the time to put on your boots if you do?  Takes me less than a second per foot to put my camp shoes on in the middle of the night.  And I know it takes my dad about 3 mins per foot when he puts on his boots in the middle of the night.

I take my crocs with me.  They are great camp shoes.  Everyone that goes with me is always trying to use them.

[biggfish]

If it isn't snowing just go bare foot. 

[casey58]

Quote from: casey58 on Yesterday at 10:26:40 AM

    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?

The only hint I'm giving is it would be a 20 mile hike if the road wasn't destroyed.  We were hoping to be the only ones in the area but instead we had a few guys on horses ask if we were nuts.

[wilsongideon]

I am thinking flip flops would be a cheap light campshoe...I have went barefoot but its not always fun in the dark or cooking dinner and you want to air your feet out.



Casey - So the next question is, was the hunting in there worth going back for?

[nwhunter]

I always take my crocs in the backcountry if its a couple day stay. Nothing better than airing out stinky feet at night and not going out barefooted to the bathroom. They are light and comfortable and they strap to the back of my pack. nwhunter

[Alpine Mojo]

Crocs are lighter than most flip flops.

[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

I guess you have never woke up in the night and needed to go to the bathroom?  Or you take the time to put on your boots if you do?  Takes me less than a second per foot to put my camp shoes on in the middle of the night.  And I know it takes my dad about 3 mins per foot when he puts on his boots in the middle of the night.

I take my crocs with me.  They are great camp shoes.  Everyone that goes with me is always trying to use them.

yeah i think the last time i had to take a wizz in the middle of the night was like 9 years ago  its a pointless skill of mine 
if you u pack em youl def use em but im just saying its not hard to get by with out em..i take my boots off every chance i get to air out my feet..hot weather and cold..usually a backcountry" style camp has everything within arms reach from the sleeping bag so ive nev been a fan of camp shoes...but i also dont take 6 minutes to slip on my boots either..usually half way  tie em up to save my laces


now if we are talking recreation camping during the summer were a guy will be spending a good amount of time in one spot il deff give the  to some flip flops


everyone has there own comforts 

[nocklehead]

for crossing a creek crocs are way better than flip flops, they have an ankle strap to keep em on, and padding and traction on the bottom.....other than looking like clown shoes the only drawback is bees and wasps seem really attracted to the round vent holes in the top....

[Shawn Ryan]

Crocs for all the reasons Jackelope and others said plus, I want my boots to dry (rain or sweat) so getting them off as quickly as possible at night is important, plus the crocs are lighter than my flip flops and have better foot protection for fetching water or other near-camp chores and bodily functions.  I was really surprised at how light the crocs were and how my feet enjoy the reprieve from the boots once back at camp.

Casey, I'm in the group that stumbles to find a destination that is a 30 mile hike in WA that isn't accessible from a shorter hike.  Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Wyoming wouldn't surprise me.  Glacier Peak or Pasayten Wilderness's are the only ones I can think of that come close for that.  I'm believing you; just wondering where, without asking specifics.  I'll respect you not answering; you just have our curiosity piqued. I don't think you have to worry about too many people joining your heroic efforts, so give us a morsel to satisfy our appetite.

[casey58]

Casey, I'm in the group that stumbles to find a destination that is a 30 mile hike in WA that isn't accessible from a shorter hike.  Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Wyoming wouldn't surprise me.  Glacier Peak or Pasayten Wilderness's are the only ones I can think of that come close for that.  I'm believing you; just wondering where, without asking specifics.  I'll respect you not answering; you just have our curiosity piqued. I don't think you have to worry about too many people joining your heroic efforts, so give us a morsel to satisfy our appetite.

I'll say that it is in one of those two wilderness areas.  I've had a good spot high jacked by saying to much so i try not to anymore.  From where we park to where we camp is 28.9 miles on the GPS.  I think we could cut a few miles off by coming in from a different direction but the extra driving time is not worth it. I would say the hunting is worth it, the scouting was very promissing but our hunt got cut short last year so hopefully we will find out this year!

[Shawn Ryan]

Thanks, Casey. That is a fair reply to my question.  Wasn't intending for you to give away enough to have a spot high jacked.

[jackmaster]

whats wrong with takin a pair of good ole romeos   

[bullfisher]

Casey, I'm in the group that stumbles to find a destination that is a 30 mile hike in WA that isn't accessible from a shorter hike.  Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Wyoming wouldn't surprise me.  Glacier Peak or Pasayten Wilderness's are the only ones I can think of that come close for that.  I'm believing you; just wondering where, without asking specifics.  I'll respect you not answering; you just have our curiosity piqued. I don't think you have to worry about too many people joining your heroic efforts, so give us a morsel to satisfy our appetite.

I'll say that it is in one of those two wilderness areas.  I've had a good spot high jacked by saying to much so i try not to anymore.  From where we park to where we camp is 28.9 miles on the GPS.  I think we could cut a few miles off by coming in from a different direction but the extra driving time is not worth it. I would say the hunting is worth it, the scouting was very promissing but our hunt
got cut short last year so hopefully we will find out this year!

Too late, I know right where it is now. See you there casey, I'll be the guy in the crocs!