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Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 11:55 am

I have been thinking of getting a pair of camp booties just to get out of the hike boots in camp, midnight wee etc. Going to England for a month so thought it an opportune time to get something to pack small. Ideally something light weight, compact and stand outdoor use, wet ground etc. Recommendations please?

I had a look at the S2S website, any good?

Regards,
Ken

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 12:07 pm

Hi Ken,

You can't go wrong with Crocs and socks, lightweight, durable and if its warm enough you can skip the socks. Cheap too if you buy one
of the knock-off brands but I find they don't last nearly as long as the originals

Cheers,
Tom

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 1:58 pm

I second crocs, winter crocs with the liner if you can find them for the colder months

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 6:45 pm

Yup..crocks and socks is the way i go too, so easy to slip on and off and their light weight. use light weight or wool socks. Other option is Neoprene Socks with the rubber soles maybe.

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 7:10 pm

+1 for Crocs and Socks.

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 7:57 pm

Some of those Inov8 shoes are very light...

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Tue 19 Apr, 2011 8:23 pm

Generally great for hut duties, but can be slippery and wet around campsites.
Do consider slipping into some thick,dry socks, then into a couple of plastic bags, then back into your boots; especially if you need to go bush for a pee. Saves a bit of weight on extended trips. The S2S ones can really be quite slippery in certain circumstances and in nearly all, your feet will get wet.
Excellent, durable, foot-sized bags are the Ziplocks that have a sliding, red, plastic piece at the top.

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Wed 20 Apr, 2011 2:17 pm

I have a pair of Sea2Summit polarfleece booties with thin rubber soles - like these but with thinner polarfleece - they've been fine, though with the thin sole you need to be careful where you step. I tend to go barefoot a fair bit anyway so these keep my feet warm and dry. They wouldn't be much use at a really muddy or wet campsite, but I tend to wear my boots in those conditions anyway.

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Wed 20 Apr, 2011 2:39 pm

I like the idea of the down booties with a solid - ish sole. Not the down bed booties but those that can be taken outdoors 'cause they have a protective base. :wink:
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc- ... e-iii.html

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Wed 27 Apr, 2011 10:05 pm

I also endorse "crocs" & sox for general camp booties (and crocs are great for river crossings) but for snowy winter camps I use Featherd Friends down booties.
These are great as the inners can be worn in your sleeping bag at night and integrated with the outers as hut/camp booties
http://www.featheredfriends.com/Picasso ... oties.html

Re: Camp Booties Recommendations?

Wed 27 Apr, 2011 10:48 pm

USA cottage manufacturer option is goosefeet. They make down socks and a waterproof outer sock for them aswell. No stiffness in the sole though. Very similar to the feathered friends ones.

http://goosefeet.webs.com/products.htm
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