Boots one pair vs two

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rmhall17

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Guys,
Let me know whether one pair of light weight boots and one pair of insulated boot are worth the trouble. This is my first western hunt and i know it may add a few pounds to the pack, but it could also save a hunt. Just wanted to see what you all think about it?
 
There are a lot of variables to look at:

Are they both broken in and won't cause blisters?

Where will you be hunting, at what elevation and what time of year? Are you planning on being mobile or just staying at one camp site?

How insulated are we talking? 400 or 1000 grams?

It sounds like this is a backpack type hunt, where every ounce matters. If that is the case, I usually just go with one, 400 grams of insulation type boot that is broken in well.

Good luck and have fun!

Nino
 
LAST EDITED ON Jul-24-06 AT 03:13PM (MST)[p]If your packing your camp in on your back I would definately only take one pair, but bring the other pair in the truck. I would watch the weather forecasts to decide on what pair to wear.
 
nino,
one pair broken in very well no insulation, second pair brand new lowa sheep hunters. Oct 19th thru 29th flat top wilderness northwest Colorado.
elevation between 7000 and 11000 feet.
 
Take both pair! better get to breaking the new pair in you don't have that much time. (ouch!!). Weather will more than likely dictate what you wear! Good luck! Have a Great hunt.(LTH)
 
Unless it is unseasonably warm, the Sheep Hunters are probably the way to go. Make sure you get them broken in real good!

Good luck and shoot a good one.

Nino'
 
The sheephunters require no break in out of the box, at least for me they didn't and I put some serious miles on them last year in the CO high country.

Mike
 
Couple other things to consider when deciding witch pair of boots to take, what is your hunting style? Do you prefer to sit and watch or do you need to be on the move? If you prefer to sit and watch I would opt for the insulated pair. If you're going to be covering a lot of country searching for that majestic buck, take the none-insulated pair.

Now if it were me that was going and not knowing your hunting style I would opt for the non-insulated pair. I don't mind my feet being a little cold. If my feet get hot at all they really start too sweat. If I don't have a good pair of wicking socks on it's not going to be long before I'm out of commission with sore blistered feet. Which brings on a whole new debate? If you don't already have a good pair of wool socks and a pair of light wicking socks to go on under the wool socks. Get you some. The type of sock that you wear can make a bigger difference in being comfortable or right out miserable then the pair of boots you're wearing.

400bull
 
Backpack: One pair of boots you know will treat your feet well.
Truck: Two pairs are fine.

Beanman
 
ONE pair, waterproof and uninsulated, change socks at least 2x/day. Can re-use dirty socks once completely dry.
My 2 cents. Bear opens in 5 days!
 
Not to beat this issue to death, but your sock choice is probably more important. If you are doing any serious hiking, you need a good pair of liners - thermax, polypro or Cabela's coolmax. I prefer the type that has teflon in the toe and heel because it reduces friction at those points. The liners wick the sweat out and provide a great friction barrier. Put a pair of midwieght wool blend socks over the liners and you get a combo that will prevent blisters but will also keep your feet warm and dry. This allows you to hunt in lighter weight boots.
 
I just recived a pair of Brownings in the mail today!I opened the box and the tounge was seperated on one boot so I vote for two pair just in case. Cabelas they are on the way back .....sageman
 
hogliver hits it. I've seen fellow hunters spend tons of effort on boot choice but overlook their socks. "Yeah, these are good enough...I got 14 pairs of cotton socks at W-M for $2.99." The layering system he mentioned is EXACTLY what I do. I still wear high-quality boots, but I believe your sock system should be weighed equally with boot choice. After all, your feet could be the 1st thing to let you down on your hunt....
 

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