I got my Hollow socks today. Boot socks are comparable to the Darn Tough Mid Weight Hikers… maybe a bit thicker, but seem more ‘cushy’. The pair of Crew socks I got are much thinner, don’t know if they would make a good hiking sock or not… maybe if it’s really warm. I got the beanie too… it’s a...
For those that have boots with roughout leather instead of smooth leather, what do you use for boot treatment/waterproofing?
I would assume if you used a cream treatment like the Kenetrek Wax or the Cripsi Cream it would lay down the matte of the rough out and maybe make it look waxy/weird...
You have the Hollow Boot socks or the Hollow Crew? The crew Ive read are much thinner … but some reviews of the Boot talk about how thick they are
If the Boots are a bit thinner than Darn Tough that would be perfect
Ok I’ve got a weird predicament here. Lately I’ve been having issues with discomfort in the metatarsal area of my left foot, especially when wearing my stiffer mountain boots around. Feels like a sock bunched up under there or having a rock/stone right there… yeah classic symptoms of Morton’s...
Any stout/husky guys that have the Initial Ascent packs and how do they fit? I'm 50 year old dad bod with broader shoulders and chest and corresponding beer/bbq gut and zero butt cheeks. I hike/ruck/kettlebell quite a bit to try to stay in shape. I currently have an EXO K3 4800 and am...
I just got an email from Black Ovis with what looks to be Crispis new releases. I don’t see any changes in the Briksdahl MTN. Looks like they put an actual hook on the Lapponia instead of that crappy fabric lace loop
If you want freestanding I would say BA Copper Spur or Nemo Dragonfly, which are true freestanding. The TarpTent Double Rainbow can also be made freestanding but you need trekking poles.