Post by: bullfisher on June 06, 2013, 08:40:40 AM
Post by: lghtnquik on June 06, 2013, 08:42:59 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on June 06, 2013, 08:48:03 AM
Post by: washelkhunter on June 06, 2013, 09:01:40 AM
Post by: kentrek on June 06, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Just spend your time hunting then you dont need to pack camp shoes
Post by: jackelope on June 06, 2013, 09:34:05 AM
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.
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Post by: sirmissalot on June 06, 2013, 09:54:18 AM
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.
Post by: 270Flat on June 06, 2013, 10:25:51 AM
Post by: casey58 on June 06, 2013, 10:26:40 AM
Post by: PolarBear on June 06, 2013, 10:33:17 AM
Post by: Smossy on June 06, 2013, 10:38:05 AM
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.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.
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.
Post by: vandeman17 on June 06, 2013, 10:45:00 AM
Post by: bullfisher on June 06, 2013, 11:04:22 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$.
I have to ask casey, where are you able to go in this state that's 30 miles in on foot from any other access?
Post by: sirmissalot on June 06, 2013, 11:35:19 AM
I brought my nike frees last year. The spot I hunt is a 30 mile hike each way and being able to take the boots off is a huge plus!
Ok, I'm almost sold on the crocs. The nike free runs are light and sweet but are 100$.
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?
:yeah: 30 miles... wow
I thought 10 miles in on foot was ridiculous :yike:
Post by: Andrew on June 06, 2013, 12:31:14 PM
Post by: RockChuck on June 06, 2013, 08:41:57 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on June 06, 2013, 08:49:24 PM
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.
Post by: biggfish on June 06, 2013, 08:49:45 PM
Post by: casey58 on June 07, 2013, 12:25:52 PM
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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.
Post by: wilsongideon on June 08, 2013, 08:41:09 PM
Casey - So the next question is, was the hunting in there worth going back for?
Post by: nwhunter on June 08, 2013, 09:29:26 PM
Post by: Alpine Mojo on June 09, 2013, 06:15:46 PM
Post by: kentrek on June 10, 2013, 07:57:57 AM
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 :dunno: its a pointless skill of mine :chuckle:
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 :tup: to some flip flops
everyone has there own comforts :tup:
Post by: nocklehead on June 10, 2013, 08:23:24 AM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 10, 2013, 03:16:16 PM
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.
Post by: casey58 on June 11, 2013, 12:21:30 PM
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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!
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 11, 2013, 03:23:34 PM
Post by: jackmaster on June 11, 2013, 03:27:57 PM
Post by: bullfisher on June 11, 2013, 03:29:49 PM
QuoteCasey, 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! :chuckle:
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 11, 2013, 03:31:08 PM
Post by: Smossy on June 11, 2013, 03:40:02 PM
They weigh virtually nothing and they're Crocs brand, without the weird clogs look. They're even camo :tup:
Post by: sirmissalot on June 11, 2013, 03:51:28 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 11, 2013, 05:33:14 PM
Post by: bullfisher on June 16, 2013, 12:37:55 PM
Post by: PolarBear on June 18, 2013, 08:47:36 AM
Post by: ANDERWAGON on June 24, 2013, 08:07:57 AM
Disclaimer...Mike if your reading this, NO your not getting them back. :chuckle:
Post by: Elkstuffer on June 26, 2013, 03:59:52 PM
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
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Post by: Smossy on June 26, 2013, 05:47:10 PM
Post by: Jayfire83 on June 26, 2013, 08:52:54 PM
Post by: paulf919 on June 26, 2013, 09:14:20 PM
Post by: huntnnw on June 26, 2013, 10:21:04 PM
I use my house slippers that look like bunnies. Unfortunately every now and then I am attacked by eagles and coyotes.
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Post by: huntnnw on June 26, 2013, 10:25:50 PM
Post by: clindsayrun on June 26, 2013, 11:06:05 PM
Nothing better for your feet than getting out of those boots and letting your dogs breathe while you're cooking dinner in camp.
Post by: huntnnw on June 26, 2013, 11:21:15 PM
Post by: acnewman55 on July 09, 2013, 12:35:37 PM
Lightweight, packable, breathable and protects your feet from bugs better than sandals
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Post by: IBspoiled on July 09, 2013, 01:03:39 PM