Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2021, 08:38:43 PM
Had a issue this season after hiking a bit and then stopping for several hours to wait for fog to lift after spotting a buck that we didn’t get optics on quick enough before it rolled in. Sweaty feet and then standing that long got myfeet cold enough to be uncomfortable.
It would be nice to be able to heat my feet when they begin getting really cold and I know it’s still going to be a while before moving, then be able to turn the heat off when moving again.
Post by: Jake Dogfish on December 03, 2021, 08:45:17 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2021, 08:46:31 PM
The problem is where they put the batteries. The ones I have tried didn’t work very well.
Which is one reason I’m asking.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 03, 2021, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Old Dog on December 03, 2021, 08:59:19 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 03, 2021, 09:20:21 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2021, 09:22:08 PM
You gotta quit wearing those Van's man.
:chuckle: I knew the peanut gallery would chime in eventually! :chuckle:
Post by: kentrek on December 03, 2021, 09:26:19 PM
Now if you pack them they could be great, very popular on the east coast
For the west it's more of a novelty in my opinion but sometimes that's just what's needed to keep behind the glass
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2021, 09:50:28 PM
The problem with any heated clothing is going to be the breathability...if you have the socks on and hike you will be more likely to have sweaty feet...same with the vests...the pads that heat don't breath
Now if you pack them they could be great, very popular on the east coast
For the west it's more of a novelty in my opinion but sometimes that's just what's needed to keep behind the glass
Even if you don’t turn them on until needed?
Post by: Alchase on December 03, 2021, 10:12:01 PM
Made a world of difference.
My feet are the only thing that gets cold. I guess payback for 40+ years of beating them doing Tae Kwon Do.
Post by: kentrek on December 03, 2021, 11:13:21 PM
The problem with any heated clothing is going to be the breathability...if you have the socks on and hike you will be more likely to have sweaty feet...same with the vests...the pads that heat don't breath
Now if you pack them they could be great, very popular on the east coast
For the west it's more of a novelty in my opinion but sometimes that's just what's needed to keep behind the glass
Even if you don’t turn them on until needed?
Yeah for me
There's alot of variables to this in regards to indicidual people, distance hiking, temperatures...the heat pad has zero breathability...so think a pvc type laminate
When it's cold I typically always pack some type of thin Eva foam pad that my feat are on, in your scenario it's kinda hard to change socks or put on booties or some other options cuz you wana be ready to roll when the fog leaves
I'd just give the socks a try and worst case you could Send em back. .i would wear a thin summer style sock as a liner
There is batteries straped to your boot also...might be somthing to think about
Post by: huntnphool on December 04, 2021, 12:03:15 AM
Post by: kentrek on December 04, 2021, 12:52:28 AM
They might be just the ticket for ya
But I'm thinking for western style hunts ..youl find them to be more of a hassle then they are worth
Post by: whacker1 on December 04, 2021, 04:24:18 AM
I have very sweaty feet, and thus get cold when i sit down or stop to glass. I carry an extra pair of socks and will rotate them when i sit down to glass and start to get cold. I have thought for the last two years, what if i carried a third set of socks that were battery heat for a few spots where there are very long days of glassing in cold and windy weather. a guy could then swap back to traditional merino socks once they need to hike out or start covering ground again, should the battery pack prove to be an inconvenience.
Post by: huntnphool on December 05, 2021, 11:31:26 PM
First, we have a lot of parents within our alpine ski race team that use heated socks. Some parents do more standing around than they otherwise could if they were to ski harder and get the blood flowing. And others just have circulation issues with age. The socks work good for attaching to socks above the ski boots and putting the battery pack under the pant leg. They are using 3 different brand of heated socks. Cheap ones, and 2 brands that are expensive. i can verify the brands in the next couple of week when the mtn opens.
I have very sweaty feet, and thus get cold when i sit down or stop to glass. I carry an extra pair of socks and will rotate them when i sit down to glass and start to get cold. I have thought for the last two years, what if i carried a third set of socks that were battery heat for a few spots where there are very long days of glassing in cold and windy weather. a guy could then swap back to traditional merino socks once they need to hike out or start covering ground again, should the battery pack prove to be an inconvenience.
Exactly
Post by: whacker1 on December 06, 2021, 08:53:40 AM
First, we have a lot of parents within our alpine ski race team that use heated socks. Some parents do more standing around than they otherwise could if they were to ski harder and get the blood flowing. And others just have circulation issues with age. The socks work good for attaching to socks above the ski boots and putting the battery pack under the pant leg. They are using 3 different brand of heated socks. Cheap ones, and 2 brands that are expensive. i can verify the brands in the next couple of week when the mtn opens.
I have very sweaty feet, and thus get cold when i sit down or stop to glass. I carry an extra pair of socks and will rotate them when i sit down to glass and start to get cold. I have thought for the last two years, what if i carried a third set of socks that were battery heat for a few spots where there are very long days of glassing in cold and windy weather. a guy could then swap back to traditional merino socks once they need to hike out or start covering ground again, should the battery pack prove to be an inconvenience.
Exactly
We have 5 individuals using different heated socks on our ski race team.
Lenz Heath Sock
Hottronic
and the rest are using the cheap ones from Amazon. $40-75 per pair.
Battery life is the part i haven't investigated for myself.
Post by: huntnphool on December 06, 2021, 02:07:16 PM
First, we have a lot of parents within our alpine ski race team that use heated socks. Some parents do more standing around than they otherwise could if they were to ski harder and get the blood flowing. And others just have circulation issues with age. The socks work good for attaching to socks above the ski boots and putting the battery pack under the pant leg. They are using 3 different brand of heated socks. Cheap ones, and 2 brands that are expensive. i can verify the brands in the next couple of week when the mtn opens.
I have very sweaty feet, and thus get cold when i sit down or stop to glass. I carry an extra pair of socks and will rotate them when i sit down to glass and start to get cold. I have thought for the last two years, what if i carried a third set of socks that were battery heat for a few spots where there are very long days of glassing in cold and windy weather. a guy could then swap back to traditional merino socks once they need to hike out or start covering ground again, should the battery pack prove to be an inconvenience.
Exactly
We have 5 individuals using different heated socks on our ski race team.
Lenz Heath Sock
Hottronic
and the rest are using the cheap ones from Amazon. $40-75 per pair.
Battery life is the part i haven't investigated for myself.
:tup:
Post by: Stein on December 06, 2021, 03:16:26 PM