[pct-l] Wool Socks

[Will Hiltz]

They can also be a bit spendy, but I am absolutely in love with my ALPACA
WOOL socks.  Their high initial cost is offset by the fact that they last
forever (I still have a pair from the AT in '05) and are super comfortable.



YITOOD,

Easy


http://www.rei.com/product/684580




On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:

> What kind of wool socks are you looking for? For trail runners?
> Light-medium wt boots?  Winter boots?
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> Ragg Wool socks still work well, are durable  and  are fairly cheap:
> http://snipurl.com/7rdzf  [www_google_com]
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> Best for heavier footwear like winter boots, ski boots, hunting boots,
>  heavy hiking boots, etc
> I use the Lands Ends ones for ski touring at $14 for two pairs.
> Ragg wool is heavy and bulky, but oh-so-warm.
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> If you are looking for a light hiking sock, Campmor comes through as usual:
> http://snipurl.com/7re71  [www_campmor_com]
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> At $9/pr these look promising for light-medium wt boots:
> http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___19830
> Wigwam is a good "bread and butter" brand: Good, solid, nothing fancy.
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> For trail runners, these look good:
> http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___15508
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> Juts a few quick examples.
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