Pac Boots

[zekepa]

I'm looking for a pair of Pac Boots, I've seen some good reviews of the Hoffman boots here on Rokslide.

I don't expect Pac boots to be "lite" but they seem to be heave compared to the Kenetreks at 5.8 for a pair.

Found this for a weight in a different thread . My size 11 Mountaineer weighs 3.57 lbs per boot. That would make them over 1 lb heaver for the pair.

Has anyone used both that can give an some feedback.

Thanks
John

 

[DanMan]

Never used the Hoffmans but if I planned on a bit of hiking wearing pacs I would go straight to Schnee"s or Kennitrek.
They are amazing

 

[Lawnboi]

Both offer the beefier double layer bottom along with the single. That’s probably where most of the weight difference is coming from. That along with the liner options of felt or thinsulate.

The mountaineer is the warmest pac boot I have used. Not friendly to hike in. I have a set of schnee hunter II that are much better for hiking but are not the quality of Hoffman.

 

[Big_wals]

The only pac boots I have ever had is Kennetreks, I’ve been very happy with them.

 

[yfarm]

If you want light and warm with traction and have good foot and ankle stability try Steger mukluks with Tingley 2300s over the top for water resistance. Far lighter than my Hoffman and Whites pacs. Another alternative for the Tingleys are Neos non insulated overboots, also lighter than pacs. The Tingleys also are available with carbide studs if you need even more traction. The 2300s in size large fit perfectly over my size 10+ Stegers, the Neos large is snug, the xlarge is better. My wife has size 8 Stegers which fit in a medium Tingley or small Neos.
I realize the breathability of the Stegers is compromised but no more perhaps less than a pac boot.

 

[BigWoods]

I have two sets of Hoffman's and really love them both, though they're very different.

I'll have had my thinsulate pro series for 6 years next month. They get worn hard and both upper and lowers are still in great shape. If your moving in the snow with rugged terrain, these are hard to beat. The lig sole is extremely grippy and they provide ample ankle support. They're not super warm (not great for sits in freezing temps) but excellent for active hunts. I use them for New England deer tracking. They're heavy, but don't 'feel' it on my feet. I've done several 12+ mile days in them and the feet feel good afterwards.

I also have the double insulated mountaineers. They're much bulkier and the soles aren't as grippy. That said they're lighter and very warm. Great for longs sits with shortish walks in.

I'll be a repeat customer....but with how these hold up, it might be a while.