Croc Knockoffs? - Backpacking Light
Feb 17, 2011 · The material is very similar to Crocs but noticeably less dense and they lack a heal cup which saves even more weight. I have been using the same pair for 3 years and they are still going strong. Feb 17, 2011 at 11:59 am #1697921
lighter than Crocs - Backpacking Light
Sep 29, 2006 · BPL Member. My Crocs are 12oz too. I went through listings for dozens of shoes and even the lightest running flats aren’t much lighter than the molded resin shoes like Crocs, Nuthinz, Holeys, Waldies, and all the knock-offs. I saw a listing for the Crocs Nile model, which comes in sizes to women’s 11 US, which would fit a lot of men.
Camp shoes? - Backpacking Light
Aug 19, 2007 · Benefits over flip-flops are 1. more foot protection on stream crossings and 2. thick soles keep ones feet/socks cleaner and dryer around camp. Penalties: 1. weigh about double what the lightest flip-flops weigh and 2. cost significantly more than flip-flops. Bottom line for me: I love my Crocs (knockoffs)!
So many Crocs to choose from…? - Backpacking Light
Feb 4, 2007 · The Crocs were invaluable. With socks, my feet were protected from mosquitoes. I could do light day hikes in them boulders and all! Walked right into a lake with them on to protect my sensitive feet finding secure footing. 5-10 mins later out of the water they were 90% dry without ever having taken them off.
camp/water shoes - Backpacking Light
Sep 15, 2013 · I also got the ones from Walmart for less than 10 bucks and wow they are light – 8.2 oz /pair in size 9. I cut off the "fake" elastic laces and lace lugs to try to lower the weight, but the weight difference did not register on my scale. The Wally World shoes fit so much better than the crocs and feel secure on my feet.
Wet, Cold Feet When Backpacking: How To Keep Your Feet Dry …
Sep 29, 2017 · My boots are still not saturated—socks dry. This is where it gets tough because there are too many crossings in quick succession to off-boot and reboot constantly . . . . maybe. And it’s very difficult to backpack 7 or 8 miles (with the crossings) in water shoes (crocs, etc)—because it’s dang cold on the feet (snow gets in the shoe).
Gear list modifications for Iceland (Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls …
Dec 12, 2017 · I prefer US Divers brand 3 mm closed cell neoprene sox as a VBL over thin poly socks. One pair of poly socks per day. Turn VBL sox inside-out every night to partially dry and place inside foot of sleeping bag overnight to complete drying. ** Remove boot liners and place in sleeping bag overnight to avoid painfully cold boots in the morning!
River Crossing Camp Shoe ... Again :( - Backpacking Light
Aug 1, 2011 · Reasonably light. Insulate from cold water, makes good river crossing shoe and a sock replacement when the trail is wet and cold. They have good traction and do not slip on wet rocks the way crocks and other camp shoes do. They're OK as a camp shoe, but don't have much of a sole. So sharp objects can penetrate.
Fording Footwear - Backpacking Light
Apr 22, 2009 · Imagine stepping into a muddy, opaque creek and landing on the upturned jagged broken branch of a submerged tree! The Crocs do double duty as camp shoes, especially if they are a bit large – large enough for some Hot Socks or thick wool socks on a chilly evening. Marty Cooperman. Apr 22, 2009 at 7:00 am #1496121.
Managing wet feet - Backpacking Light
Jun 29, 2009 · Gold Bond Powder comes in small containers. Use that to help dry your feet in camp. Powder in wet socks and shoes might lump up while hiking, so powder up only after hiking. Wet feet can lead to blisters fast, so even as you hike, when you stop for a break, get barefoot, dry your feet, wring out wet socks, add hydropel again.