[pct-l] Waterproof Socks

[Rod Belshee]

I used Sealskinz on some sections of the CDT (e.g. the Gila River section). 
They were okay at keeping out rain, but soon developed leaks crossing 
streams. Regardless, my feet got sweaty wet inside, so I had another pair of 
socks inside of the SealSkinz to absorb the moisture, which only worked 
partially. SealSkinz are rather heavy and do not count in your normal 
rotation of socks, so are extra weight.

For Sierras most people just slosh through the streams and their feet dry 
out okay. Some people are more susceptible to blisters and have to take 
extra measures to keep feet drier. I'd consider SealSkinz as a heavy, 
non-ideal solution if your feet require it. I learned another alternative 
from Billy Goat, which takes more time but is less weight -- stuff a set of 
insoles from old shoes into sock liners and viola you have very lightweight 
stream crossing foot gear. That worked for me, though it is a hassle to 
change foot gear at each crossing. SealSkinz avoids that hassle at the cost 
of weight.

Steady Sr


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From: "Bradley Issler" <bradley.issler at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:50 PM
To: "PCT-1" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Waterproof Socks

> Greetings all,
>
> Tick Tock.  Anyhow, I think I want to get a pair of Waterproof socks for 
> the
> Sierra.  Does anybody have any experience with the following that could
> offer an opinion?
>
> Gore-tex Socks
> http://www.botachtactical.com/rocgorsoc.html
>
> SealSkinz
> http://www.botachtactical.com/sewaso.html
>
> Thanks,
> Brad.
>
>