[pct-l] shoes

[rellinwood at worldnet.att.net (Robert Ellinwood)]

>Also, they weigh something like one ounce for the pair,

The website says "less than 6 ounces."   Which still beats my pair of foam
sandals from Walmart which weigh 9 oz.   Hmm, anytime I can cut the weight
of an item by 1/3 I'm interested.  Thanks for the tip.  Now, lessee, which
color would look best with my ensemble...?

Dr Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-
> bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Matt Bradley
> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 11:48 PM
> To: PCT-L
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] shoes
> 
> "Here is another question. Do most of the ultra light folks carry a pair
of
> camp shoes? I never did, even with my heavy pack. But what about river
> crossing?"
> 
> I don't usually use camp shoes.  I find that I am usually comfortable
using
> my trail shoes in crossings and I prefer to go barefoot in camp.  However,
I
> am thinking about trying some Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/index.asp).  A
> fellow I talked to at www.backcountrygear.com reccomended them to me so I
> went to the local G.I. Joe's and walked around in a pair for a while.
They
> are very, very comfortable, apparently some people are using them for
hiking
> now.  Also, they weigh something like one ounce for the pair, outrageous!
> Peace and Love,
> Matt
> 
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