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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #30 on: August 31, 2021, 04:35:15 PM »
I think those bi mart ones are about 9 bucks. For 6 pair.   

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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #31 on: August 31, 2021, 04:57:43 PM »
Sounds about right. I bought some for my father last time I was there. All he has ever used his whole life long white tube socks. Bought him a pair of darn tough and he said they were way to warm and plush lol
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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #32 on: August 31, 2021, 05:10:43 PM »
Well thanks fellas this thread just cost me $150 on the Darn Tough web site :o


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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #33 on: August 31, 2021, 05:35:06 PM »
I swear by normal Costco wool socks. I've got about 10 pairs that I'll wear single layer in the winter or the summer. Carhartt wool socks fit better when you first buy them, but they don't last as long and your feet will get soggy.

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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #34 on: August 31, 2021, 05:40:32 PM »
Sounds about right. I bought some for my father last time I was there. All he has ever used his whole life long white tube socks. Bought him a pair of darn tough and he said they were way to warm and plush lol

There's different weight Darn Toughs

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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #35 on: August 31, 2021, 06:02:04 PM »
Yes he was just making fun of me more then anything.

Old dog no new tricks in that department lol

He also said something along the lines as the cheap bi mart ones are good for emergency issue when short on t p and expensive socks are to nice to cut up lol
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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #36 on: August 31, 2021, 06:49:33 PM »
I’m cheap, Costco wool poly blend… rotating 2 pair over a 4 or 5 day hunt.

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The basic  Cabelas wool are just like the Costco Kirkland gray wool. Single pair, no liner.  Never had a blister, when the boots are broken in. If a hot spot starts, I put a small bandaid on the spot before it becomes a blister, and it disappears.
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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #37 on: August 31, 2021, 06:53:13 PM »
Sounds about right. I bought some for my father last time I was there. All he has ever used his whole life long white tube socks. Bought him a pair of darn tough and he said they were way to warm and plush lol

There's different weight Darn Toughs

At least three, I have a thick pair for late season, about 3-4 for normal every day and most of hunting season (lightweight?) and a couple for running and rucking that are really thin. 

Best part is if you don't like them or wear a hole in them you send the pair back and get a credit for whatever you want to buy, free shipping.  The light ones aren't too tough, probably 1-2 years but the mid and heavyweight really take a lot of miles to wear out, probably 500+ at least, maybe more.

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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #38 on: August 31, 2021, 07:09:09 PM »
Closer to thousands. I hike 300 a year on darn toughs and they will last years for me.

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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #39 on: August 31, 2021, 07:15:17 PM »
Well thanks fellas this thread just cost me $150 on the Darn Tough web site :o
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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #40 on: September 09, 2021, 11:01:11 PM »
I’m cheap, Costco wool poly blend… rotating 2 pair over a 4 or 5 day hunt.

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The basic  Cabelas wool are just like the Costco Kirkland gray wool. Single pair, no liner.  Never had a blister, when the boots are broken in. If a hot spot starts, I put a small bandaid on the spot before it becomes a blister, and it disappears.

I get sweaty feet and have used sock lines, wool, merino, Costco.... if it's cold I'll use some wool sock, but normally Costco. In regards to blisters I get them bad on my ankles, ball of feet and big toes. Ductape on a fresh foot over the usual Hotspots then sock over it and you'll be in heaven lol. When I hunt I camp in a tent and shower once a week in town, the tape  lasts all week and I haven't had blisters in years after learning that trick.

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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #41 on: September 10, 2021, 05:40:52 AM »
I like my farm to feet socks, but might have to try some darn tough socks after seeing all of the positive feedback on them
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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #42 on: September 10, 2021, 06:54:43 AM »
Plain ol cotton socks.  Never needed anything else.  Never had a blister in my life. 
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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #43 on: September 10, 2021, 08:00:16 AM »
Plain ol cotton socks.  Never needed anything else.  Never had a blister in my life.


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Re: Socks for Long Hikes and Hunts
« Reply #44 on: September 10, 2021, 08:26:30 AM »
leukotape and darn tough hikers are my go to combo
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