what socks or materials would be quick drying?

[LS21]

im trawling campmor for some socks i can hand-wash and hang-dry... want to bring 3 pairs max of socks for backpacking trip

 

[Newbian]

Originally posted by: LS21
im trawling campmor for some socks i can hand-wash and hang-dry... want to bring 3 pairs max of socks for backpacking trip

Tell us what those 2 words mean please.

 

[rudeguy]

garbage bags

 

[jlee]

I have some lightweight underarmour socks that dry pretty quickly..

 

[funkymatt]

get a bunch of liners and then bring a couple (or 3) pairs of wool

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: Newbian

Tell us what those 2 words mean please.

campmor.com - discounted camping/traveling stuff

Originally posted by: JLee
I have some lightweight underarmour socks that dry pretty quickly..

im looking for medium-weight stuff... for lots of walking... tho this may conflict with the quick-dry idea...

 

[lxskllr]

Use pure wool socks. They don't dry particularly quick, but they're the best thing to have when you're on your feet all day. They're thick, and cushiony, and they wick moisture away from your feet. They also don't create bacteria nests the way synthetic socks do.

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: funkymatt
get a bunch of liners and then bring a couple (or 3) pairs of wool

good idea... i already have liners (most probably lost)

 

[Newbian]

Originally posted by: LS21
campmor.com - discounted camping/traveling stuff

Ahhh, that's why it looked weird.

 

[jlee]

Do you really need quick drying stuff? Most socks will easily dry overnight, no?

 

[MoPHo]

I actually had a pair of Gore-tex waterproof socks that went over my other socks. Wore very thin socks underneath and never had a problem wearing boots or sneakers.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Wool

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Wool

This is the only thing you should consider. I've spent the last 25 years on my feet, in every kind of weather and terrain you can imagine, and you can't beat wool for comfort, and foot health.