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Socks
« on: April 18, 2013, 11:44:25 AM »
Seems like I always buy whatever pack is on sale at cabelas, so I have a ton of pairs and like none of them for hunting.  I'd like to get something lightweight for scouting/early season and a little heavier for the late season.  What are you guys wearing?

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Re: Socks
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2013, 11:51:02 AM »
I wear the same kind of socks all the time when hiking or hunting regardless of season.
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I have heard good things about the Darn Tough brand too.

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Re: Socks
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2013, 11:56:32 AM »
I got my first pair of darn tough awhile back and love them and they are my go to now.  Spendy but worth it in my mind.

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Re: Socks
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2013, 12:22:02 PM »
I buy the wool socks party pack from costco. I have had this last pack 3 years with no problems at all.
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Re: Socks
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2013, 12:25:22 PM »
The merino socks from Costco are good too.

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Re: Socks
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2013, 12:44:52 PM »
 :yeah:

Smart wool for me they have worked great and last quite awhile the Costco socks feel like smart wool socks and are just as comfortable   :twocents:
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Re: Socks
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2013, 01:59:38 PM »
X2 Darn Tough socks

I got my first pair a year ago and they are worth the money, can wear them no matter if its warm or cold and never worry about a hole in a sock again because they will replace them free of charge
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Re: Socks
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2013, 02:41:14 PM »
Checked out the Darn Toughs, they look sweet, the warranty is impressive, I don't mind spending extra for something with a warranty like that.

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Re: Socks
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2013, 02:44:38 PM »
The merino socks from Costco are good too.

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Re: Socks
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2013, 03:38:56 PM »
This thread made me go order some more darn toughs, if your military or a first responder check out govx.com they have them cheaper and the tactical ones
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Re: Socks
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2013, 04:36:22 PM »
i like the smart wool hunting socks but now listening to you guys i wanna check out the Costco merino socks.

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Re: Socks
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2013, 04:56:20 PM »
I switched to Lorpen a few years back.  Can't say I have ever been happier with socks.  Since what I like usually means it will be discontinued in another year I bought a lifetime supply - Lightweight, medium weight and primaloft winter weight.
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Re: Socks
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2013, 05:00:58 PM »
I switched to Lorpen a few years back.  Can't say I have ever been happier with socks.  Since what I like usually means it will be discontinued in another year I bought a lifetime supply - Lightweight, medium weight and primaloft winter weight.

 :yeah: best socks ive worn

i also use toe liners as well

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Re: Socks
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2013, 05:32:16 PM »
They wear out rather fast, but I like to combine the warmer weather Lorpens with silk liners.  Really cuts down on hot spots, blisters and damp feet.  Better than any other liner material I have found.  I can't remember for sure but I think my last ones were made by Terramar.  For cold weather - Lorpen Merino liners are the absolute Champion of cold weather sock liners!!!
« Last Edit: April 18, 2013, 05:40:17 PM by RadSav »
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Re: Socks
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2013, 05:40:18 PM »
Well, gotta say I've never worn liners, do they go inside or outside of your sock? What is the benefit?


 


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