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Like everything on the fire, I know there will be a wide range of opinions on this topic, but what is everyone using fro backpack hunting socks? Do you use a sock/liner combo, or just a sock? Trying to dial in everything while it's still cold so I can give it a run in conditions similar to what I may experience in the fall. Thanks for the help in advance!
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I don't always use liners, but when I do, I use Injinji Toe Socks. I like the wool version. And then Darn Tough wool socks.
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I use SmartWool socks and I don't use liners.
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I don't use liners. I use Kenetrek socks exclusively.
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Smartwool with sock liners... just TRY the liners before you decide they don't work (they DO)!!!
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In over 50 years of big game hunting mostly in Colorado and Montana, and also numerous hunts in Canada, Africa, New Zealand, Alaska, and Azerbaijan, which included a dozen or more backpack hunts for Bighorn and Dall sheep and Mountain goats, and also 10 years as a ski instructor and pro patrolman at Loveland Basin and Steamboat ski areas in Colorado... the only socks that I have ever worn are the basic white cotton that you can buy for $1 or less a pair at Walmart.
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Ive been really happy with Dahlgren alpaca wool socks, for most of my hunting!
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Darn tough socks have been very good for me.
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Thanks for all the suggestions, ordered a few different darn tough socks to try, along with some Injinji Toe Sock liners and some Fox River X static liners to give it a try!
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The Darn Tough hunting socks are FANTASTIC!
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Darn Tough
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Costco
In that order
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Smartwool merino wool socks, warm in winter and cool in summer itchless really love them. I wear them without liners and have never gotten blisters.
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Ive been really happy with Dahlgren alpaca wool socks, for most of my hunting! Yes, you must try a pair of these. They will "walk dry" if you need to, as they are not pure wool but rather a combination of wicking synthetics in certain areas with alpaca wool in the others to pull moisture up and out. They make a standard wool sock feel like a wet bath towel.
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Farm to feet and darn tough.
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Ive been really happy with Dahlgren alpaca wool socks, for most of my hunting! Yes, you must try a pair of these. They will "walk dry" if you need to, as they are not pure wool but rather a combination of wicking synthetics in certain areas with alpaca wool in the others to pull moisture up and out. They make a standard wool sock feel like a wet bath towel. Do they sell these at any retail brick and mortar stores, or online only? I will have to pick up a few pair and give them a try.
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Smartwool guy myself, with Smartwool liners. I've tried many different sock and sock liner combos and keep coming back to the Smartwool PhD series with Smartwool liners. In addition to hunting, I put on 3-400 miles a year in the Smokys just hiking. Leukatape, Smartwool liners, Smartwool PhD socks keeps me blister free. We routinely do 15+ mile days, my pack weighs 20.1 lbs with water. It works for me.
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