[pct-l] Light Trail shoes - Rain Protection

[email2bill at cox.net (Bill Wilson)]

Ok you hard core PCT thru hikers.

I have relented and own a pair of "light weight" trail shoes. Vented,
and light I'm ready to enjoy ventilated cool feet.

But one thing that was great about the old, heavy Gore-Tex boots was DRY
feet. (Well at least from the outside, .I know feet sweat!! :-)

 

I know with stream crossings you just go for it, and let them dry as you
hike, But what about hiking in the rain! Or for that matter in the snow 

Has anyone developed a cool way to keep them dry? Like sil-nylon
gaitors, or.???

 

Yea I know, either you don't hike on rainy days, or just put up with wet
feet. But it sure is nice at the end of the day when you've done 25
miles on a rainy day and don't have camp shoes cuz you are saving
weight, to have dry feet to relax and cook dinner in.

 

Any creative ideas????

 

Thanks!!!

 

Bill Wilson

email2bill@cox.net