Best kind of pac boots

I've had Sorel's before when hunting in NY, and PA.  Just wanted to know if anything better had come out.  Heck I got through with my Rockies (600 gr thinsilate) last time I was up in NY (last year). 

   I haven't ever worn wool clothes, probably should try some.  Any brand come to mind, or you got old military clothing?

Spot 

 Thanks.....nice to hear something pos. about livin up here.

       bc

Come on saddlesore, that cheatin  

NH_Hunter

I have to agree with Jeff . . . wool has to be the way to go.  I used to hate wool.  Didn't like the feel on my legs - still don't.  Then I had to work, play, and travel under conditions that changed my mind.  For years, my "hunting costume" in the South, in the winter, was a chamois cloth shirt, a very heavy wool CPO shirt for a jacket, heavy wool socks, and Raichle hiking boots which were nearly indestructible.  And in that climate, wool served me well . . . cold and wet . . . the wool DOES keep you somewhat warm when it is wet.  Down, and some synthetics, become soggy useless weight when they get wet.

Most of my winter clothing for Colorado relate to my cross country skiing.  So I have a lot of light synthetic garments, but a wool sweater over the top is a lot lighter and warmer when traveling on skis.  Although my ski boots are insulated with Thinsulate [one of the best insulators], I still wear wool socks.  They cushion and are warm.  However, I do wear thin polyester socks next to my feet.  They wick the moisture away from my feet - they are made for that purpose.

Trouble with Colorado [or an advantage] is the altitude.  You can be over-heated one moment [in the sun] and freezing your patootie [butt] if the sun goes away.  I found myself in a survival situation, near fatal, several years ago when I skied quite aways from the lodge.  I was at Devil's Thumb Ranch, at over 9,000 feet.  Sunny . . . beautiful . . . hardly a cloud in the sky then it got windy and started snowing!  Within minutes I couldn't see the trail.  I was wearing light polyester ski pants, a wool sweater, and wool socks.  I had a wool stocking cap stuffed in my sweater.  I put it on.  For a VERY long time I fought my way through the snow . . . letting memory be my guide as I skied around snow and ice covered streams . . . trying to find the trail.  I knew I couldn't stop . . . movement was heat . . . and brought me closer to safety.   When I finally made it to the lodge . . . I looked like a snowman.  I was covered from head-to-foot.  Guy at the ski shop said: "It's rough out there!"  That was an understatement!  I went to my room - took a hot shower - and slept for 13 hours!  For one time in my life I was totally exhausted.  But, I think the wool stocking cap, the wool sweater, and the wool socks were positive things . . . may have helped save my life.  Synthetics might have become soaked and useless.  However, my gloves are lined with Gortex and insulated with Thinsulate.  They are practically "bullet-proof," in a weather-protective sense.  I have to take them off to shoot a rifle . . . I use wool liner gloves for that purpose.

If you come to Colorado, or New Mexico, in fact the whole area . . . be prepared.  It has its interesting weather foibles.  Be prepared.  DON"T overdress . . . dress in layers . . . but have something in case it gets cold.  Anyone on BSB who lives in the Rockies know what I am talking about.  By the way, I wear a small hip pack which has a zippered pocket big enough to stuff in a few survival supplies and which has two water bottle pockets.  Handy, light, could be a life-saver . . . even holds a box of .30-06 ammo!  

Sorry about the length of the post . . . had to tell my story!  

OMG Whites are expensvie!!!!!!!! OUCH *as he gets hit by a heartattack by the price* $$ $$ $$ $$.

NH_Hunter

Hey,

   They got some new fancy pac's in the Cabela's catalog, I'm going to check them out.  Seems like they offer a much better cold barrier on the bottom of yer feet, no to mention a pocket fer them foot warmers.  Some of them claim good to -135!  I know thet really means it' good to around -40, -60 at best.

Spot