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02-21-2009, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Winfield, BC & Grande Prairie
Posts: 123
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Electric Socks / Foot warming
How is everyone's experience with electric socks / chemical foot warmers / thick wool socks / heavy duty winter boots ?
I have only ever used lots of socks... but still end up with cold feet. Anyone experiment with the various methods of foot warming ?
I have seen electric socks anywhere from $20 to $150 socks with a heat control that attaches to your waist.
A friend got the $20 socks and said they did little to nothing. Next time I see him I will take a resistance and voltage reading and see how many watts they are running at.
Your experiences ?
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02-21-2009, 11:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Jasper
Posts: 2,004
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Hey Clint,
I use Hotronics in my ski boots, and wouldn't ski without them now. The battery pack has 4 heat settings. I turn them on the lowest setting when I leave the house so they are warmed up when I put them on at the ski hill. Most of the time I use the #2 setting, and they will last for a full day of skiing. Not sure how good they are at -40, cuz I wouldn't be skiing then! I have thought about putting them in my hunting boots. They cost around $200, and I'm on my 4th season with them, but the batteries are getting weaker.
http://www.hotronic.com/products/fw/index_m4.html
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02-21-2009, 11:41 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Prosperous Lake, NT
Posts: 5,632
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I would stay away from anything that adds heat.....sweat and moisture are not your friends.
A good pair of Sorels or a similar product and GOOD socks you should be good to go.
tm
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02-22-2009, 12:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Westlock
Posts: 5,531
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What Tundra said and more...
When I have to drive to where I'll be out for the day, I put my Sorels in the back of the truck in a bag . I wear another pair of boots for the drive. Get to where I'm going and change socks in the cold (closes the pours). Put cold boots on and I'm good all day.
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02-22-2009, 12:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Calgary
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Did an overnight snowshoe trip last week, I put some of the hand warmers in the toes of a pair of socks for in my sleeping bag overnight.
It was one of the most comfortable nights I have ever had in the bush I slept like a baby eventhough It was -10 and I was in my tent.
Only experience I have had with external warmers
I find the key to keeping my feet warm is to keep my hands and neck/head warm.
And keep moving, we all got a bit cold so we dug a snowcave to keep warm, we had to stop cuz we were all sweating.
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02-22-2009, 01:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 226
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After reading about Bama socks on the board I went and bought a pair. They have been great!
Deano
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02-22-2009, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Calgary
Posts: 223
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deano
After reading about Bama socks on the board I went and bought a pair. They have been great!
Deano
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X2!
Best 13 bucks Ive spent in a looong time!
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01-27-2011, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tundra Monkey
I would stay away from anything that adds heat.....sweat and moisture are not your friends.
A good pair of Sorels or a similar product and GOOD socks you should be good to go.
tm
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WIN! With the emphasis on GOOD socks 
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01-27-2011, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: WMU 334
Posts: 335
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marks work warehouse makes electric heated boots.
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01-27-2011, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Prosperous Lake, NT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by savage7mm
marks work warehouse makes electric heated boots.
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How well do they work when your plans change? ie...your sled breaks down in the middle of nowhere. You are better off being prepared rather than relying on something that will eventually die out on you. IMO you would be better off in a better quality boot that will keep you warm without needing artificial heat.
tm
ps. It's a hanging offence for our polar bear hunters if our guides catch them putting putting those warmers in their boots.
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01-27-2011, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Okotoks
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tundra Monkey
How well do they work when your plans change? ie...your sled breaks down in the middle of nowhere. You are better off being prepared rather than relying on something that will eventually die out on you. IMO you would be better off in a better quality boot that will keep you warm without needing artificial heat.
tm
ps. It's a hanging offence for our polar bear hunters if our guides catch them putting putting those warmers in their boots.
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X2. I think the artificial heat might keep the feet too warm and they could perspire which is the last thing you want. Some good socks that I have used are Wigwam heavy socks and Icebreaker socks. These are anywhere from $20-$35/pair but well worth it and will last a very long time. These socks coupled with some good felt pacs are what work best for me.
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01-28-2011, 06:53 AM
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Gone Hunting
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Between Bodo and a hard place
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Quote:
Originally Posted by savage7mm
marks work warehouse makes electric heated boots.
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I'll bet the extension cord is a real pita 
I use the chem warmers sometimes with good luck. Otherwise hood boots and sox
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