Backcountry hunts...pack extra socks and underwear?

[GunsAreFun]

With good merino socks and underwear, I can go 10 days without changing. Also use wet wipes and monkey butt powder after each dump to stay fresh.

I do keep an extra pair of socks with me that are slightly thicker than my daily hiking socks so they provide a bit extra warmth at night but still light enough that I can hike in them if my daily’s get wet.

 

[GunsAreFun]

I also break out a brand new pair each year for my hunt because they do lose their softness and plumpness over time.

 

[Old-Cat]

Yes to both.


Socks? Because you need to take care of your feet. It’s pretty easy to rotate a nice pair wool of socks.

Underwear? You’re talking about 3 or 4 ounces at the most, negligible weight. Pretty much the same as far as sock rotation goes, if they’re wool you can just rinse them out in a stream and let them dry.

I don’t mind being dirty, and stinky. However, I’m not gonna get a rash on my butt if I can help it, and I will take care of my feet to best of my ability.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Socks yes, underwear no