Guide: What Socks To Wear With Hiking Boots
In this article, I'll explain how to choose good hiking socks for hiking with hiking boots - including what fabric to choose, how long and thick they should be, and many other important details. I've...
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How To Layer Socks To Keep Your Feet Warm In Cold Weather
In this article, I'll share everything you need to know about keeping your feet warm in winter hiking - how to layer your socks, what socks to choose for each layer, how to choose good footwear, and...
Hiking With Wet Feet: How to Avoid Foot Problems
I've hiked in swampy areas and in the rain, and for multiple days in melting snow and mud. So I'm not new to dealing with blisters and other problems that are caused by hiking with wet feet. As a...
Guide: How Much Should Hiking Socks Weigh
Hiking sock manufacturers usually don't display the sock weight in grams or ounces. If you're an ultralight hiker like me, it's important to know the weight of each item, even your clothing, so that...
Guide: How To Dry Socks While Hiking (Also Works In Winter)
Hanging up wet socks in the tent overnight doesn't work well because there isn't a heat source that could heat up the sock fabric and cause it to evaporate. But if you know the right technique, it's...
How Much Merino Wool Should Be In Hiking Socks?
Most hiking socks aren't made from 100% merino wool - instead, they're mixed with synthetic materials to improve their properties. And the percentage of merino wool in the fabric varies between...
Regular Wool Vs Merino Wool In Hiking Gear
Merino wool has dominated the outdoor gear industry for the last two decades. It has many properties that make it ideal for the outdoors - it's breathable, insulating, odor-resistant, and...
What’s the Best Material for Hiking Socks?
The main thing that determines whether a hiking sock is good or not is its material. Of course, there are other factors as well, like its fit, compression, padding, breathability, and so on, but the...
Guide: How To Tie Hiking Boots For Narrow Feet
A lot of hiking boots are offered in wide and regular, but not narrow sizes. Unfortunately, this means that people with narrow feet have to purchase regular hiking boots that are often too...
Guide: How To Lace Hiking Boots For Wide Feet
I've been hiking for a long time and I have experience with various lacing techniques for hiking shoes and hiking boots. The problem is that with some shoes, the top of my feet or my toes feel too...
Why Is It Important To Change Socks When Hiking?
In this article, I'll explain why you should be changing your hiking socks, how often you should be doing that, and tell you some other tips to avoid blisters. For context, I've finished an 800 km /...
Why Cotton Socks Aren’t Good For Hiking
As you've probably heard, cotton is one of the worst fabrics that you can use for hiking gear. But why exactly is cotton so bad? Is this statement possibly a bit overexaggerated? I would say that it...