Down Socks

[Outdoordude]

Ive seen these for in your sleeping bags on cold nights. They seem practical but very pricey.
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/product_info.php?cat=116&products_id=299
Have you got any ideas as to where else i might be able to buy these. I couldn't find many places
Are they worth it?
Thanks
Jacob

 

[Shewie]

I've got the same ones Jacob, you can only buy them from the PHD website though.

They have sales on throughout the year where you can save some pennies, it's worth a look on OutdoorsMagic for secondhand

 

[Outdoordude]

Are they any good shewie?

 

[Outdoordude]

Found this site in the US. I love the booties and the over covers. Wouldn't mind trying that pillow as well.
https://goosefeetgear.com/products

 

[Greek1983]

Well, you can get the issued British Army tent booties for way less than the price listed above.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...s-foot-warmers-camping-slippers-/320998505271

Snugpak also offers such booties, yet expensive

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/snugpak_snug_feet_boot/

Years ago I had a pair of Arktis Tent boots with Cordura sole and used to wear them during snow camping. You could also wear them over you ordinary boots, but didn't try it.

Seems it's still for sale from Arktis!

http://www.riehl-military.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4866

 

[Outdoordude]

Thanks for your help. Do you know what the weight of the British army ones are. The snug pak ones are quite expensive. Ans the arktis ones even more so. What appeals to me about down is it has great insulation value but is very light and packs down tiny.

 

[Greek1983]

I found it's ca. 360 grams.

http://www.ranger-shop.de/Am-Fuss/Socken/Zubehoer/Fusswaermer/Original-britischer-Zeltschuh.html

I also found Carinthia offers a kind of Down Booties/Down Socks.

http://myhuntingshop.com/carinthia-downy-booties.html

Yes Arktis are still expensive and quite heavy, but tough nonetheless.

 

[treefrog]

Nanok sleep socks look OK at £20.50 and 142g. http://www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk/nanok/accessories/sleep-socks.html

 

[Neumo]

Not quite socks but I use these NorthFace TentSock things to pad round the house in & they are fantastic; very warm as mine are down lined. Plus you can walk outside in them when it's dry, if you want to get something from the car or whatever.

http://uk.thenorthface.com/tnf-uk-en/men-s-nuptse-traction-mules-50174.html

 

[Limaed]

Thanks for your help. Do you know what the weight of the British army ones are. The snug pak ones are quite expensive. Ans the arktis ones even more so. What appeals to me about down is it has great insulation value but is very light and packs down tiny.

The Brit ones are very good the only minus is they are quite bulky. In the end I sold mine and got a pair of Pile / Pertex over socks made by Mardale which are great. Sadly I don't think they (or Buffalo) make them anymore. I think the Nanok ones would be be the best depending on what you want from them.

 

[crosslandkelly]

How about making a pair out of an old sleeping bag, seems to be all they are. Just a thought.

 

[Chiseller]

How about making a pair out of an old sleeping bag, seems to be all they are. Just a thought.

That's swmbos next project

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[Outdoordude]

How about making a pair out of an old sleeping bag, seems to be all they are. Just a thought.

That sound like a good idea. The only problem is I don't really have a template.

 

[Outdoordude]

The Brit ones are very good the only minus is they are quite bulky. In the end I sold mine and got a pair of Pile / Pertex over socks made by Mardale which are great. Sadly I don't think they (or Buffalo) make them anymore. I think the Nanok ones would be be the best depending on what you want from them.

The nanock ones do look good. Might get a pair.

 

[Outdoordude]

What do you think of the guy who sells them from across the pond. The seem light and warm. The cover could also be a great addition.

 

[treefrog]

The nanock ones do look good. Might get a pair.

Also worth a look are http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co...,_insulated_booties_with_cordura_footpad.html

 

[kiltedpict]

I emailed this company to see if they had any in stock and am still waiting for a reply!

http://www.thefeathercompany.co.uk/collections/down-socks

 

[Teepee]

Rab's down socks are very good and they stood up to some hard use on the Arctic course last year with Rab over-covers

I imported some MEC hut booties. They're synthetic but I wanted to use them for toilet trips and change of footwear in the snow so shyed away from my beloved goose down as I thought they would get a bit damp under hard use. I can't fault them, especially for $25.

 

[Shewie]

There's a few options on here Jacob ...

http://www.needlesports.com/Catalogue/Technical-Clothing/Feet/Insulated-Booties

For £5 a pair the Heatholder socks are very good, available from all good chemists and petrol stations

 

[Retired Member southey]

The issue ones are okay but the lack of a grippy sole let's em down,