[pct-l] SOCKS

[Yoshihiro Murakami]

Thanks so much.

Socks may be a flammable topic.

There is a research that the acrylic fibers makes fewer blisters, but
it's research was done with compared to the cotton fiber.  So, there
is no comparative study between the acrylic and smartwool socks.

The brief scientific review
 http://www.oandp.org/publications/jop/2008/2008-19.pdf
 may be good, I think.

I was negative concerning the double socks. But I found that the
insulation of double socks was superior to that of single socks
system, provided the same thickness. So, in a cold environment, thin
double socks system may  be good.








2012/2/11 Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com>:
> I think that this "dust in the socks" problem is exacerbated when you are wearing those low-cut trail runner shoes. If you wear boots high enough to also give ankle support, dust in the socks will not be a problem. While I mostly ride, I also hike, leading my horse, sometimes for several miles. I have never had the problem that you describe.
>
> MendoRider-Hiker
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com>
> To: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 6:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] SOCKS
>
> I'm so low tech and cheap I now wear the Costco low cut, acrylic,
> anti-microbial (how's that!!!) socks.   After having all my expensive socks
> turn to shreds on the PCT.  I just have a new pair come with each food box
> now.  I've always got a new non dust impregnated pair to give me happy feet
> for a day or two.  I agree Diane.  The dust just keeps washing out, no
> matter how many times you rinse them.  If you're new to long trails and
> really dirty clothes, make sure you pre-rinse your socks really well, or
> they will leave everything else muddy in a standard clothes washer.
>
> Shroomer
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