[pct-l] shoes for crossing JMT streams

[herbstroh at charter.net]

Scott--

I do like OD does--I hike in trail runners and just walk through. You can
take off socks and pull out the footbed if you want, but they really are
close enough to dry in about 30 minutes that it does not seem to matter.

But if you are dealing with boots, then you probably will want some crocs
to cross with. Some people go barefoot but don't recommend it.

I do like to take some cheap/light flip-flops to air my feet during breaks
and around camp. But they are too flimsy to cross a creek with.

We will have to watch for each other. I am heading out SOBO 7/22 with my 15
year old and a buddy.

Original Message:
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From: Scott Davis smdmd141 at gmail.com
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:35 -0500
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] shoes for crossing JMT streams


My 18 yo son and I are thru-hiking the JMT SOBO starting 7/24.  We are
deciding whether or not to bring a pair of light weight Keens, Tevas or
something similar to use for stream crossings (so our light weight hiking
boots don't get too wet) and to wear at the end of the day at camp. Does
anyone have an opinion on whether it is worth the extra weight? And if we do
bring them, what do you recommend? We are aiming to keep our packs to 30-35
lbs with food. Thanks.
Scott
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