Vivo forest tracker esc durability

[mtnbound]

I happened to receive some of these today. Same size as my tracker esc. They fit similarly, but the feel slightly narrower and that could be due to the rand and leather type. They're incredibly comfortable.

I wore them with some random wool socks from Mongolianstore.com. I don't know if they're camel, sheep, or yak because I didn't order them. They just came along with my wife's camel leggings, so I'm guessing they're sheep.

We went on a hike to sled today in about 33F weather. The trail was uphill for about 1.5-1.75mi and we gained about 800 ft or more. I had my 3yr old on my shoulders and we moved at a quick pace. Getting to the top, I was sweating heavily in my coat and pants, but my feet felt dry and only warm ... Not hot. After getting back and taking the boots off, the bottom of my socks were barely damp. Barely perceptible.

So, I like them. I think they'll be great for cold hunts with potential wetness.

Sidenote, where are you guys getting your camel or yak socks from? The ones (probably sheep) I received from Mongolianstore.com are great

I have also got them from here.
www.ETSY.com and search for Yak Wool Socks

 

[HighUintas]

I purchased both camel and yak wool socks from Mongolianstore through their Etsy website (note - their camel and yak socks say "camel wool" or "yak wool" on them) for $25 and $30, respectively. I've also purchased more from Happy Yak. I'd say the socks are pretty comparable, but I'd lean towards the Happy Yak Purist version (also 100% yak) at $45, or their Adventurist (40% Yak cashmere, 40% Mongolian wool, 14% nylon, 6% elastic) for $40.

I have had some problems with Happy Yak in communication and shipments being split and delayed. Hopefully it was just holidays, etc.

For Xmas I bought Mrs. fwafwow socks, gloves and a scarf from Happy Yak. As feared, she wasn't thrilled with any of them, but the gloves and scarf can be worn by yours truly, so not a complete loss.

Thanks for the info. I think as long as these camel leggings aren't itchy, she'll love them. She's been wanting new and very warm base layers but has always said she doesn't like merino because it's too itchy. I thought these things were supposed to be softer and less itchy than merino.... In hand they feel fairly rough and itchy, but I guess we'll see when she wears them.

Unfortunately I don't think returning them would be cost effective

 

[fwafwow]

Thanks for the info. I think as long as these camel leggings aren't itchy, she'll love them. She's been wanting new and very warm base layers but has always said she doesn't like merino because it's too itchy. I thought these things were supposed to be softer and less itchy than merino.... In hand they feel fairly rough and itchy, but I guess we'll see when she wears them.

Unfortunately I don't think returning them would be cost effective

I can't speak to the leggings, but for me, the camel socks felt a bit scratchy in hand, but are not on my feet. The yak socks are incredible imho.

 

[HighUintas]

I can't speak to the leggings, but for me, the camel socks felt a bit scratchy in hand, but are not on my feet. The yak socks are incredible imho.

Can you give any comparison on scratchiness of camel vs yak socks?

I'll be getting some at some point.

 

[sndmn11]

Nobody has ordered the textile tracker yet?

 

[twall13]

Nobody has ordered the textile tracker yet?

I have an older version I got off of revivo 3 or 4 months ago. Not sure if it's from being a revivo or not but it makes a crinkle sound sometimes when I walk where the membrane moves around inside the boot. I'm thinking it's a reject but can't say that for sure. I also feel like the membrane doesn't breathe well. Otherwise the fit works for me. I haven't really tested it for waterproofness but the few times I've been in snow for a bit they haven't leaked.

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[fwafwow]

Can you give any comparison on scratchiness of camel vs yak socks?

I'll be getting some at some point.

Nothing beats the yak but the camel are good enough that I’ve never thought about them after putting them on.

 

[Seeknelk]

Wore the camel and yak wool socks from Etsy. I'm extremely pleased with them compared to DT. I do have and have worn the inninji merino toe socks and like them with one big drawback. My feet slide inside the camel/yak sock on steep descents and had some pain from that. Not as bad as toe jam with a stiff boot for sure, but still sucked. Have no issues without liners so I left them off after that.