Lightweight sub-zero camp shoes

[Imagedude]

I don't fancy spending 10 days in nordic ski boots so I'm after some camp shoes suitable for cold conditions. Is there anything better than Nokian Trimmi wellies?

 

[forestwalker]

Some people use down boothies (like a sock/slipper filled with down) in the tent in winter. I often carry mukluk style moccasins with a felt liner. Usefull as a spare boot as well as a camp shoe.

 

[charliefoxtrot]

Me too, I was browsing *bay yesterday and came across various options ranging from genuine soviet felt boots to sheepskin mens ugg boots. Not made up my mind yet though.

 

[Outdoordude]

Try these. I haven't got them but am considering getting them. They even have waterproof covers you can buy for them.

https://goosefeetgear.com/products

 

[DUCky]

I use the Exped down booties WB. They have a separate waterproof outer which can also be worn over the felt liners of your boots or a couple of socks. In the evening you can wear the booties with the outer, and when it is time to go to sleep just slip out of the shell and sleep with just the booties. Warm feet will help you sleep

 

[Twodogs]

I have pair of USMC happy boots made by wild things ,

http://www.wildthingsgear.com/high-loft-booties-usmc-1-0-1861.html

Plus a pair of Helsport tent boots ,

http://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=9152371

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnUKTpbS7rs

The USMC bivi boots are a better fit than the helsport but I could fit a felt liner in them if need be .

Twodogs

 

[SCOMAN]

Not connected with etc but look good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321037510943?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

 

[rik_uk3]

Anyone tried these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330523509...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[bearbait]

I have a pair of these Rab down boots with removeable oversoles. The down boots can be worn in your sleeping bag when you first get in to add extra warmth for your tootsies.

 

[Shewie]

I have a pair of these Rab down boots with removeable oversoles. The down boots can be worn in your sleeping bag when you first get in to add extra warmth for your tootsies.

I've always wanted an excuse to buy a pair of those

 

[Humpback]

I have a pair of nanok socks which are great for sleeping in but not for outside the tent/hammock. It would be great if I could get a suitable easy on easy off over shoe.
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[susi]

I can't see why anyone would choose rubber (or any other waterproof/non-breathable material for that matter), if it will be well below zero.

I would look at something like this:

http://www.sievi.com/index.php?sivu...ts&PHPSESSID=d6d6a05bfd970f68d7589c449440561a

A soft rubber sole to give you some grip on the ice, and you could travel in them too, maybe even wear them to bar They have a zip, which means easy on/off. I don't think they will be very heavy. I have the full length boots and they only weigh 1.7Kg:

http://www.sievi.com/index.php?sivu...ts&PHPSESSID=d6d6a05bfd970f68d7589c449440561a

 

[Imagedude]

I should have been more specific in my original post. I'm after something I can wear while walking 10K through snow and ice (carrying a 25 kilo sack) but is light enough to carry while ski touring! Perhaps I'm asking too much.

 

[susi]

Assuming you can find a distributor, and they fit, you won't go far wrong with my second link. Outside of the cities, this type of boot is very popular during the winter, and for good reasons

 

[Imagedude]

I may take my Lundhags Scout boots. Sievi are available in the UK but usually only the safety boots. Don't think I'll need the steel toecaps!

 

[Martti]

I can't see why anyone would choose rubber (or any other waterproof/non-breathable material for that matter), if it will be well below zero.

The number of frostbites in the Finnish Defence Forces lowered considerably after they moved from leather to rubber boots. Sounds good enough reason for me.

 

[susi]

The number of frostbites in the Finnish Defence Forces lowered considerably after they moved from leather to rubber boots. Sounds good enough reason for me.

I don't doubt it. Would be very interesting to see the research behind that Martti.

If I was equipping an army with boots to carry them through changing weather (rain>sleet>snow>extreme cold and back again), then rubber would be my first choice. But I still would never choose rubber for my own feet when temps were well below zero.

 

[bikething]

I should have been more specific in my original post. I'm after something I can wear while walking 10K through snow and ice (carrying a 25 kilo sack)

I wouldn't exactly call that "camp shoe" useage

To me, a 'camp shoe' is something you wear around camp once you've stopped moving and settled in.

 

[Humpback]

Perhaps the "camp shoe" part can be split to a new thread? I'd be interested in developing it as per my earlier post.
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[udamiano]

I tend to use these


700 down fill with rubber soles for those little personal trips during the night