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Joel's Footwear and Care (Footwear and care 2018 (Names (Oliver, Ella,…

- - - - Put wet socks in sleeping bag with you(SM)
        
        can reduce number of socks you bring and weight you carry. mk
    - - wearing wet socks is the best way to air/ dry them out- OD
        
        when around camp it is a good idea to take off wet socks and let feet dry out- Gus
        
        works best when sleeping. mk
    - - Wool
        
        Pros
        
        Absorb water
        
        Will keep you warm even when wet - AV
        
        Regulates tempeture
        
        provides cushioning
        
        durable -Gus
        
        good at wicking moisture. mk
        
        Cons
        
        Bulk...
        
        Disintegrate Faster when wet -TP
        
        expensive -Gus
        
        Smartwool Mountaineer Socks - AV
        
        Merino Wool (kd)
        
        Smell resistant when dry/ smelly when wet (kd)
        
        Might make boots fit too tight if they are very thick (kd)
        
        Darn Tough socks (AH)
      - Polyester
        
        Pros
        
        Wicks moisture
        
        dries quick
        
        Cons
        
        Not as warm as wool
        
        good for warmer conditions - LC
        
        above freezing more specifically. mk
      - Cotton
        
        No cushion
        
        cold when wet
        
        NO wicking power
        
        Will stay wet for a very long time
        
        attracts water, very absorbent (AH)
        
        cheap -Gus
        
        Very heavy when wet - extra weight that is not needed - LC
      - Sock Liners -IS
        
        Liner socks underneath regular socks can help prevent blistering (kd)
        
        can also help with moisture in feet- OD
        
        can help wick moisture away from feet -Gus
      - Compression Socks -IS
        
        Swelling reduction - IS
        
        Blister reduction -IS
        
        Increased blood flow -IS
        
        Higher compression socks can help with shin splint pains and symptoms -IS
        
        https://sectionhiker.com/gear-of-the-year-cep-compression-socks -IS
      - Polypropylene (kd)
    - - Can also lock in warmth
        
        be aware how long you wear wet socks. can lead to weak skin and trench foot. mk
    - - high socks allow you tuck your pants into them preventing ticks. mk
    - - good to tuck pants into tall socks to keep pant leg dry- OD
    - - only works when its dry and above freezing outside (AH)
      - and not raining -Gus
      - be careful of christmas tree snagging. mk
  - - - LS Olympus Mons (AH)
        
        two piece boot (AH)
        
        Water proof insulated shell (AH)
        
        thermo reflective exterior (AH)
        
        insulated liner (AH)
        
        rubber soles, can be worn around camp alone (AH)
      - Scarpa Phantom Tech
      - Scarpa Phantom 6000
    - - Ankle high boots help prevent ankle injuries-AV
      - Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX Boot - AV
      - Oboz
        
        waterproof(sm)
        
        durable (SM)
        
        Laces get untied easily(SM)
        
        Generally light
      - Asolo TPS Backpacking boot -IS
      - Tim's boots
        
        Average expense -TP
        
        electrical tape for boot repairs (AH)
        
        Easily repaired -TP
      - Ankle high hiking sneakers are still valid
      - Leather(bill)
      - Polyester(bill)
      - mesh(bill)
      - Suede(bill)
      - Gore-tex(bill)
      - timbs (bill)
      - mens merell moab mid cut boots. mk
        
        comfy and light. mk
        
        waterproof to good extent. mk
    - - For a camp shoe chacos are pretty heavy-Gus
    - - breathable- OD
        
        doesn't matter if they get wet- OD
        
        cool because they're slid on- OD
        
        can float if dropped in water HB
    - - good for canoeing. many variations in material
      - can be purchased cheap
      - Waterproof JW
      - get size too big for sock space.
      - Different styles for different applications -TP
        
        solid rubber wellis are good because they dry fast- Gus
      - Keep feet warmer then shoes -JF
      - can stick things in the leg part of the boot- OD
        
        sometimes more accessible than pockets- OD
    - - No Ankle Support JW
        
        Ankles grow stronger JA
      - Not has heavy as Hiking Boots JW
      - Best used on well-maintained trails JW
      - Altra Runners JW
      - La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Trail-Running Shoes - AV
      - no good for backpacking need thicker soles -JF
      - better when going fast and light compared to heavy and slow -Gus
      - Ultralight packing cancels out lack of ankle support and not thick enough soles JA
      - Breathable and dry quickly
    - - warm even when wet -Gus
      - can keep dry when quickly steeping in and out of the boat -Gus
    - - less waterproof
      - Better for warm weather HB
      - lighter weight typically, dry out more easily (AH)
      - less sweaty-Gus
      - less sturdy still strong. mk
    - - retain water and make feet soggy
        
        not good for high river crossings(SM)
        
        if water inside the boots get heavy and hard to trudge through the water- OD
      - Water can't get in or out
      - lose insulation of they get wet inside- OD
      - better for rainy or light winter weather HB
      - Leather(bill)
        
        there are leather treatments to make the leather more waterproof -Gus
      - gore-tex -Gus
      - can not breath vary well so feet can get wet from sweet- Gus
  - - - dry inside your layers
        
        putting wet gloves or sock in between layers while moving and working can dry them HB
      - dry inside your sleeping bag
        
        can use your body as a dryer when in sleeping bag because of the heat you produce HB
      - careful when drying by the fire - could burn
      - wear socks in sleeping bag to dry SM
    - - Rinsing feet off with water then drying them. HB
      - baby wipes HB
    - - Prevents trench foot
        
        Prevents Salt rash -IS
        
        Helps to prevent hikers rash (exercise-induced vasculitis) -IS
        
        Things to help with hikers rash -IS
        
        Elevate legs -IS
        
        Putting legs in cold water -IS
        
        Use Aloe Vera Gel
        
        Compression Socks
      - prevents athletes foot- OD
    - - when feel a blister cover it immediately. can make a huge difference in severity of the blister.
        
        Dont be afraid to stop the group to care for feet, prolonging this can cause you to be slower in the long run (kd)
      - if you don't have moleskin use tape, or gauze- OD
    - - Good for drying feet and prevents chaffing JW
      - Also helps to prevent hot spots (kd)
    - - This will cut down on rubbing which will decrease blisters -IS
      - Wash socks whenever possible - cleaner feet don't blister as much. -IS
      - a good way to clean feet is to hit sock against bottom of foot- OD
    - - pack nail clippers on trips for yourself or others (AH)
    - - Leukotape works too JA
    - - Pushing to hard when there is certain things wrong can cause more damage JA
      - Don't let yourself get plantar fasciitis JA
  - - - can hike in these(SM)
    - - Takes up extra space -TP
    - - Airs out feet
      - Dries feet to prevent health issues
      - Comfort
      - potential shoe to get wet instead of hiking boots
    - - Waterproof, flexible (kd)
    - - toughens feet JA
      - increased possibility of injury JA
    - - Dry Quickly JA
      - Dual purpose JA
        
        Can be used for River Fording JA
        
        If hiking footwear breaks you can hike in them JA
        
        they protect your feet very well JA
      - Don't chafe like cheap water shoes JA
      - Trading comfort and quality for weight JA
  - - - Gaitors protect dirt, rain, and snow from getting inside the boots (kd)
    - - Good for most non technical winter walking -Gus
    - - materials SM
        
        Steel SM
        
        durable SM
        
        good for technical Climbing Sm
        
        Aluminum SM
        
        lightweight Sm
        
        wear out easier than steel SM
        
        good for snow -Gus
        
        stainless steel SM
        
        corrosion resistance SM
      - uses SM
        
        Ice climbing SM
        
        Mountaineering SM
    - - insoles help feet support, which makes knees and rest of legs keep better too- OD
      - great for long hikes- OD
      - can get them to mach foot shape -Gus
    - - Large snow shoes are good for powder JA
      - Small Snowshoes with teeth are good for the northeast JA
      - Distribute weight across more surface area preventing post-holes JA