Socks
Socks are critical for comfortable, blister-free feet. You can have really great hiking boots that still give you blisters if you don't have proper wicking in your socks. We recommend all backpackers wear 2 pairs of socks: liners with wool socks on top.
You can wear the same liners several days in a row, but we recommend you bring almost a pair of wool socks per day of hiking.
When you do a practice hike with your pack and hiking boots, also wear the socks and liners you plan to wear on the trail.
Where to Buy
We recommend the following stores: Requirements
You can wear the same liners several days in a row, but we recommend you bring almost a pair of wool socks per day of hiking.
When you do a practice hike with your pack and hiking boots, also wear the socks and liners you plan to wear on the trail.
Where to Buy
We recommend the following stores: Requirements
- NO COTTON
- Synthetic or silk liner socks
- Thick wool or synthetic wool outer layer of socks
Examples
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YES: Liner socks
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YES: Wool sock outer layer
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YES: Synthetic wool sock outer layer
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NO: Cotton socks
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NO: Sports socks
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NO: Below ankle socks
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