Juggernaut762
New Member
Just wanted to hear people's thoughts on what they use for boots and socks for camping/hiking/outdoor training. Right now I'm running McRae waterproof boots with cotton socks spring-fall and 100% wool socks during the winter. I find the boots decent during the winter with the wool socks but I always manage to find a deep puddle or some other body of water and go knee deep getting water all inside my boot(s). They're quite unpleasant in the summertime and manageable spring and fall. I've had a pair of the classic jungle boots but they never really seemed to vent the water out enough and I still had puddles in my boots even after walking around for a couple hours; I've seen some boots that have double vents and might get those for 3 season use. The cotton socks work to a point but I've been looking at some wool blend socks to replace them. I live in central Texas between Waco and Austin so it doesn't often get cold here and the terrain isn't that rugged. I do most of my camping around here but have gone down to the Houston area and Dallas/Longview area a few times. The wife and I have been talking about taking some trips out to Big Bend sometime next year.
I have a good idea of the boots and socks I want to get but wanted to see what other people use.
I have a good idea of the boots and socks I want to get but wanted to see what other people use.