Glad I'm not the only crazy Ed!!!
Cause KC makes me feel like a slow learner when he says that soon I'll learn that a good pair of boots is your best friend whenever you have a pack on.
I started using neosport 2mm socks (super cheap but holding up thus far but only about 30 miles under then) instead of trashing my merinos and getting them wet. So far really liking that change. Keeps my feet warmer and completely clean even though wet.
Still bringing a spare set of merinos for next weeks 100+ mile trek in case I run into problems with them but I don't for see any problem given the first 30 miles of hiking and packing 70+ pound packs with them.
Plus coming up its not a hunting or packrafting trip so I am only packing 35 pounds and Becca will be sub 30 so even less stress on the feet. But would hate to find out the neoprene doesn't agree with me when 30 miles from the nearest road.
