Pac Boots or Insulated Hunting Boots

[WiscoHoundsman]

I am looking for thoughts and recommendations on an insulated hunting boot for a Wyoming Thorofare elk hunt in late October (21-28). The outfitter recommended having a pac boot such as the Kenetrek but i see there are several options. Looking over the past pac boot threads it seems the Kenetrek Grizzly or Northern could be good options or the Hoffman Guide boot. Other options i am considering are a 400g Meindl Comfort Fit boot. I have 3 pairs of Meindl boots i like and will be taking them as options to consider depending on the weather.

Any other thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[yfarm]

I hunted the south fork of the Shoshone the first week of October, we had freezing rain, wet snow the first 4 days and were in mud the entire week. Every hunter in camp was in leather boots that never dried the entire week as well as all their hunting clothes, particularly gloves. My preference after that experience would be Hoffman orSchnees pacs with the thinsulate liner and the more aggressive sole option. A pr of Showa 282 gloves over wool or fleece liners as well. Wet leather reins will soak gloves quickly.

 

[Lawnboi]

I can’t speak to the specific area but the double layer packs are extremely warm, I can’t see using them on nearly any mobile hunt.

The single slayer packs while not supportive work well for me when being mobile. I have a set of schnee hunter IIs that are my 90% winter boot. My Hoffman double insulated mountaineers only get pulled out for stationary hunts

 

[Pony Soldier]

I match the boots to the conditions. Dry ground - leather; wet to mud - thinsolite hoffman packs with airbobs. Dry snow and cold weather - felt lined hoffmans with corks. Especially with heavy timber and steep hillsides.

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

Sounds like I should pick up a pac boot and make a decision based on conditions when we head in. Are we talking about pacs with the removable liner? The Hoffman’s guides appear not have a removable liner. Or more like the Hoffman mountaineer?

I have never used a pac boot so this is new to me. I have whitetail hunted with 800g boots for years. Just looking to be prepared as possible so cold feet don’t ruin a hunt.