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Reconsidered wool socks after a miserable hike in the rain
I was always a cotton sock guy, figured wool was just for hunters or old folks. Then last month I did a 6 mile loop up near Flagstaff and got caught in a downpour for 3 hours straight. My cotton socks turned into wet rags and I got blisters on both heels by mile 4. A buddy at the trailhead let me borrow a pair of his Darn Toughs for the walk back to the car and my feet actually stayed warm even soaked. I ordered three pairs that same night and now I'm mad I wasted years on cheap cotton packs. Anyone else have a piece of gear that made you feel dumb for waiting so long to try it?
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skylerm552d ago
Is it really that serious though?
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