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Post by MoraGuy on Dec 9, 2012 20:23:55 GMT -5
This has been the main questions for years, do I get GoreTex boots or not! Whats your view?
GoreTex is great for day hikes or overnighters, for multi day extended trip I go for none GoreTex. There is a very good reason for this, GoreTex dose an amazing job keeping the water out but if water gets in it does an even better job keeping your feet wet! It is a fact that boots without GoreTex will dry much faster then boot with.
Lets hear your thoughts!
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Post by rikki on Dec 9, 2012 22:10:05 GMT -5
i wear the sox only plus their knee high ive never had a problem that i can remember but that sure makes sence about the gortex boots ! hmmmm like to hear some input on this ... i do have coat and pants that are gortex and i like em both .
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Post by MoraGuy on Dec 9, 2012 22:47:43 GMT -5
To be honest Rikki I think the best way to go is None GoreTex and carry GoreTex socks like you have. I too have GoreTex coat and pants, however, my goal over the next couple of years is to change over to all wool. Wool is an amazing fiber, it will not stink when dirty, it will not burn from sparks(GoreTex sure will...ask me!) and it is crazy warm even when wet. I think nice Filson coat and pants would be the way to go, for me anyway.
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Post by rikki on Dec 9, 2012 23:01:56 GMT -5
my best reply to that would be i have both lol ... so i could go either way
and i know how good wool is one good example is the old issue muclucs !!! need i say more.
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Post by MoraGuy on Dec 18, 2012 7:16:36 GMT -5
Rikki, do you have any idea how much a pair of GoreTex sock goes for?
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Post by rikki on Dec 18, 2012 8:48:45 GMT -5
well wide range depending on brand anywere from 35 and close to 100 mine are military as you probley guess'd rockey mountain is a well known name and marks might even carry that i think ! also sealskins is another.
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